Kasey Kahne has some mighty big shoes to fill. This season, he inherited the #9 ride from the legendary and immensely popular Bill Elliott. While fans were understandably disappointed to hear that Elliott would only run select races in 2004, so far Kahne has easily exceeded all expectations. He's building a strong fan base on his own, and has shown remarkable resilience behind the wheel.
And he's awfully cute. Kahne has an unmistakable charisma. It's a combination of a shy, sweet kid with a sly sense of humor that emerges in his eyes when he flashes a rare smile. That sense of mystery is attracting the notice of ladies young and old.
Kahne has yet to win a cup race, but only 14 races into his rookie season, Kahne is a force to be reckoned with. Almost every week he is running consistently in the top 10, and on several occasions has taken the checkers as the runner-up. He races clean, and has gained the respect from much more experienced veterans as well his fellow rookies. As things stand now, the only other rookie even in the hunt for the much-coveted Rookie of the Year title is Brian Vickers.
Although Elliott is semi-retired, he's providing some much-needed guidance to Kahne. It can be difficult for drivers making the jump from the relatively low profile Busch series to the spotlight in cup racing. Especially when a rookie is as immediately successful as Kahne has been thus far.
Clearly, Elliott's influence is helping Kahne adjust. Kahne has handled the pressures of the media, the adoration of fans and the stresses on the track with exceptional confidence. It is very easy to root for him every week, and I think all fans are genuinely looking forward to the years of entertainment he's sure to provide on the track, as well as those curiously sneaky grins sans helmet that even draw an inadvertent smile from this jaded (comparative) old lady.
Kasey's' Race Day Horoscope for June 20 - by Yahoo Horoscopes Today would be a good time to initiate some kind of emotional clearing of issues that have been eating at you for a while. If you approach the people involved in a clear and friendly way, you should be able to clear the air once and for all so you can concentrate on other pressing matters. Don't put it off. Squelching your own personal needs will only lead to resentment. Once you deal with your feelings about an issue, you may be able to act and move the situation forward. A female authority figure may help you deal with a particularly annoying coworker or friend.
