Kasey Kahne’s season is shaping up to be just as successful as last year’s season was disappointing. Kahne made a huge entrance in the series in 2004 and easily won the Rookie of the Year and should have won several races. Despite winning his first race at Richmond last year, he finished the season in 23rd position in the championship standings.

Through four races this season, Kahne is second in points, 50 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson, and won the race in Atlanta last week. Much has been made of Kahne’s maturation process and that he is a much more patient driver this year. He will make the chase and looks to be a serious contender for the championship.