Kasey Kahne Racing Makes History with First 1-2 Finish at Kern High Limit
Brad Sweet dominated the Kubota High Limit Racing debut at Bakersfield Speedway, securing Kasey Kahne Racing's first-ever 1-2 finish in series history. Sweet, piloting the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49, led all 30 laps after starting from the pole position.
The victory marks Sweet's 11th career win with Kubota High Limit Racing, putting him one behind Rico Abreu's series-leading 12 victories. It's also the first national win for new crew chief Tye Wolfgang.
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Kasey Kahne finished second in the KKR No. 9, achieving his career-best finish in the series. Brent Marks from Myerstown, Pennsylvania, secured third place, marking his first podium finish in California.
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Tanner Holmes and D.J. Netto rounded out the top five, with Tyler Courtney making an impressive charge from 22nd to 6th position.
Notable Race Details:
- Fastest Qualifier: Austin McCarl (12.021 seconds)
- Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+16 positions)
- Fastest Lap: Brad Sweet (13.080 seconds)
Championship Standings (After 3/59 Races):
- Brad Sweet (217 points)
- Tyler Courtney (-36)
- Brent Marks (-51)
- Rico Abreu (-59)
- Kasey Kahne (-63)
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The series continues at Perris Auto Speedway for its first SoCal appearance on March 22.