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All-Star win gives Kahne big boost

detnews.com
May 19, 2008
        

No points were awarded for Saturday's race, but improved morale is major prize. Jenna Fryer / Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. -- Aside from the $1 million payout to the winner, the All-Star race supposedly doesn't count for anything. Kasey Kahne might disagree. Kahne got a much-needed confidence...

                   

Fans power Kahne to victory

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May 19, 2008
        

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 19, 2008 CONCORD, N.C. — Kasey Kahne won a popularity contest, then parlayed it into a $1 million. After failing to qualify for the All-Star race, Kahne grabbed a spot in the field when the fans voted him into Saturday night's event at Lowe's Motor Speedway. And in...

                   

Kahne earns money and more

bostonherald.com
May 19, 2008
        

By Associated Press Monday, May 19, 2008 - Added 3m ago CONCORD, N.C. - Aside from the $1 million payout to the winner, the All-Star race supposedly doesn’t count for anything. Kasey Kahne and Matt Kenseth both might disagree. These two drivers got a much-needed confidence boost in the so-called...

                   

Meaningless race provides much-needed boost for Kahne

myrtlebeachonline.com
May 19, 2008
        

Aside from the $1 million payout to the winner, the All-Star race supposedly doesn't count for anything.Kasey Kahne might disagree.The driver got a much-needed confidence boost in the so-called meaningless race, using a strong run Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway to show there is hope in...

                   

A Fine Line Between Fans And Fairness: The All-Star Popularity Contest Gone Awry [2]

frontstretch.com
May 19, 2008
        

I’ve got a knot in my stomach, and I just can’t get it out. It’s been 24 hours, and the All-Star Race has left me torn; as well as scratching my head in disbelief. Winner Kasey Kahne can relate; well, to the disbelief part, at least. As Kahne celebrated his surprising victory into the wee hours...

                   
baxterbulletinonline.com: Kasey Kahne does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. baxterbulletinonline.com

Kahne gambles to win All-Star race

baxterbulletinonline.com
May 19, 2008
        

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kasey Kahne won a popularity contest, then parlayed it into a $1 million payday. And in holding off Greg Biffle in the final segment, Kahne became just the third driver in All-Star race history to advance from the preliminary race into the show and then win the main event....

All-Star win nets Kahne more than cash

baltimoresun.com
May 19, 2008
        

Aside from the $1 million payout to the winner, the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star race supposedly doesn't count for anything. Kasey Kahne might disagree. The driver got a much-needed confidence boost in the so-called meaningless race, winning Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.,...

                   
canada.com: Red Bull pit buzzes with activity: Racer Brian Vickers gets a refill and tire change Saturday night during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. canada.com

Kahne repays fans' All-Star faith

canada.com
May 19, 2008
        

People's choice triumphs. Charges from back of the pack to victory and $1-million prize Sports Ticker Published:Â 7 hours ago Kasey Kahne feels like a million bucks. Kahne took the checkered flag at the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday. In a Dodge Charger, Kahne collected...

                   

Gibbs' woes help put Kahne in victory lane

usatoday.com
May 19, 2008
        

only JGR car running — one that had required an engine swap after experiencing similar top-end symptoms following Friday's qualifying. JGR's struggles with an engine package Hamlin termed "definitely experimental" opened the way for Kahne to become an unlikely winner as he held off Greg Biffle to...

                   

Tougher passing makes racing duller - roanoke.com

roanoke.com
May 19, 2008
        

ReadIn here and here and here 4 decks.CONCORD, N.C. -- Has NASCAR racing become a lost art? In this ADD world of pop-ups, cut-ins, and instant updates, society wants action and wants it now. Yet, this era of NASCAR doesn't always deliver. Saturday's all-star race proved to be another such example.