Kasey Kahne Racing Makes History with First 1-2 Finish at Kern High Limit Race
Brad Sweet dominated the High Limit Racing debut at Bakersfield Speedway, securing a historic 1-2 finish for Kasey Kahne Racing at Kern Raceway.
Sweet, driving the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49, led all 30 laps of the Kubota A-Main after starting from the pole position. This victory marks his 11th career win with Kubota High Limit Racing, just one short of Rico Abreu's series record of 12 victories.
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Kasey Kahne finished second in the KKR No. 9, achieving his career-best finish and securing the first team 1-2 finish in Kubota High Limit Racing history.
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Brent Marks from Myerstown, Pennsylvania, claimed third place, marking his first podium finish in California. Tanner Holmes and D.J. Netto rounded out the top five.
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Notable performances included Tyler Courtney's impressive drive from 22nd to 6th position. Sweet's victory, his first of the season, makes him the third different California winner in three races, following Corey Day and Kyle Larson.
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Championship Standings (After 3/59 Races):
- Brad Sweet (217 points)
- Tyler Courtney (-36)
- Brent Marks (-51)
- Rico Abreu (-59)
- Kasey Kahne (-63)
The series continues at Perris Auto Speedway in Southern California on March 22, marking High Limit Racing's first appearance in the region.