Former NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne launched a press release concerning the retirement of his driver, Brad Candy, from full-time dash automotive racing. Kahne praised Candy’s contributions to his group, not solely as a driver but additionally as a pal.
Throughout their time collectively at Kasey Kahne Racing, Candy, co-owner of the Kubota Excessive Restrict Racing Collection together with Hendrick Motorsports ace Kyle Larson, received 135 races and 6 nationwide championships, together with 5 consecutive World of Outlaws titles. He isn’t ruling out racing, although, with Kahne wanting ahead to racing with him once more on a part-time foundation.
In press launch posted on X, Kahne, who drove for the #5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports within the 2010s, mentioned:
“Brad Candy has meant all the pieces to KKR over time. Brad got here to KKR in 2007 with the drive and willpower to be the perfect dash automotive driver at a nationwide degree, he achieved that and sustained it yr after yr. He’s an unimaginable, one-of-one expertise, and particular person.”
“As an proprietor, I’m grateful for his onerous work and dedication that has resulted in 130+ wins and 6 nationwide championships. As a pal, it has been a pleasure and a heck of a experience with the ability to discuss racing and rejoice achievements within the sport we each love, whereas celebrating private accolades and rising households. Brad is woven into the material of KKR and I look ahead to extra wins sooner or later with him on a part-time schedule,” he added.
Brad Candy’s retirement adopted the conclusion of the 2025 Excessive Restrict Racing season. He completed second within the standings and misplaced the championship struggle to Rico Abreu, who’s partnering with three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart for the subsequent season.
With Candy out of the #49 KKR dash automotive, Kasey Kahne has but to announce his alternative. He famous that the group will make strikes to proceed chasing extra championships.
Kyle Larson’s spouse Katelyn shares her response to Brad Candy retiring from full-time dash automotive racing
Kyle Larson’s spouse, Katelyn, shared her response to Excessive Restrict Racing’s tribute video for Brad Candy following his retirement from full-time dash automotive racing. She reposted the video on social media and added a blue coronary heart in assist of her brother.
Katelyn Candy-Larson wrote on her Instagram story:
“💙”
Kyle Larson and Katelyn met by way of Brad Candy, as each race automotive drivers compete in dash automotive racing. They acquired married in 2018 and share three youngsters, specifically Owen, Audrey, and Cooper Donald. Owen additionally competes in filth occasions and even races towards Kyle Busch’s son, Brexton.
Larson is presently preventing for a spot within the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4, with the elimination race set at Martinsville Speedway on October 26. He sits fourth within the playoff standings with a 36-point cushion above the cutline. His most important rival within the upcoming brief observe race is Joe Gibbs Racing driver and fellow filth automotive racer Christopher Bell, who’s one level above him in third.
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