Kasey Kahne 2015 Review
By Richard Tix
Season Grade: D+
Season Preview: "Hendrick Motorsports and Kasey Kahne signed a three year extension on his deal entering 2015. This season was supposed to be the last season during his current contract but Rick must still see something in Kahne to extend his deal. Kahne may not have shown it in 2014, but he is still a capable driver that is in his prime years. He will only be 35 years old this season and he already has 17 career wins, 83 top 5's, and 146 top 10's. He has proven he can win and proven he can win at Hendrick. I think Kahne bounces back a bit this season, but still nothing like 2012 when he joined Henrick. I think 1-2 wins, 8-10 top 5's, 13-16 top 10's should be expected and are attainable. His main goal is to get back to the Chase and improve upon this years results."
Season Review: Well, I set Kahne's main goal as getting to the Chase. Kasey did not in 2015. I also mentioned 1-2 wins. Kasey did not get there in 2015 either. For the most part, 2015 was a disappointing season for Kahne.
Compared top 2014 which was also disappointing, he pretty much fared the same. However, in 2015 he failed to get a win which left him out of the Chase. 3 top 5's and 10 top 10's is under performing for a guy with his talent in a Hendrick seat. He may have just signed a new deal, but the heat is going to start turning up if he doesn't produce now that Gordon is gone.
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