AuthorKasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR), located in Mooresville, NC, was formed in 2005 and employs more than ten people dedicated to sprint car racing. The organization fields two entries in the High Limit Sprint Car Series; Brad Sweet (NAPA No. 49) and former NASCAR Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne (No. 9). Collectively, KKR has 7 World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing Championships (Daryn Pittman in '13 and Brad Sweet in '19, '20, '21, '22, '23 & ‘24). In addition, Eric Prutzman has won Crew Chief of the year 3x (’19,’23 & ’24). Since the team's inception, KKR has amassed over 290+ national dirt car wins.

Brad Sweet NAPA 49 High Limit winner Kern Raceway 2025

Posted 4 days ago Racing

Sweet Victory: NAPA No. 49 Charges to First Win of 2025

After a strong season opener in Las Vegas, the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team carried their momentum into California with three podiums in three races, including Brad Sweet’s first … Continue Reading Sweet Victory: NAPA No. 49 Charges to First Win of 2025

Posted 2 weeks ago Racing

NAPA No. 49 Kicks Off High Limit Title Defense in Las Vegas

The bright lights of Las Vegas set the stage for the highly anticipated season opener of the High Limit Racing series. After a long haul from the Kasey Kahne Racing … Continue Reading NAPA No. 49 Kicks Off High Limit Title Defense in Las Vegas

Posted 2 months ago Racing

NAPA’s 100-Year Legacy on Display at Season-Opening DIRTcar Nationals

The eye-catching paint scheme for the 2025 NAPA No. 49 featuring the 100-Year NAPA Auto Parts logo made its debut at the 54th annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park … Continue Reading NAPA’s 100-Year Legacy on Display at Season-Opening DIRTcar Nationals

Posted October 24, 2024 Racing

KKR Announces Personnel Changes Including New No. 49 Crew Chief

Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) is excited to announce a personnel shift within its team structure that promises to elevate and strengthen the organization’s future in sprint car racing. Eric Prutzman, … Continue Reading KKR Announces Personnel Changes Including New No. 49 Crew Chief

Posted October 14, 2024 Racing

Four Races, Three Wins, Two States and One Championship

Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team capped off an outstanding 2024 season with a commanding performance during the final week of the High Limit Racing series. … Continue Reading Four Races, Three Wins, Two States and One Championship

Posted October 7, 2024 Racing

Sweet Locks Up High Limit Racing Championship before National Open

Brad Sweet locked up the 2024 High Limit Racing championship to earn his sixth-consecutive national sprint car series title, all six with NAPA Auto Parts on the car. The Kasey … Continue Reading Sweet Locks Up High Limit Racing Championship before National Open

Posted September 23, 2024 Racing

Sweet Edges Closer to High Limit Racing Championship

Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No.49 team delivered another solid performance this past weekend at the prestigious 4-Crown Nationals held at Eldora Speedway. Sweet showcased his speed and … Continue Reading Sweet Edges Closer to High Limit Racing Championship

Posted September 16, 2024 Racing

Sweet Widens Points Lead with Consistent Performance at Lernerville

Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team extended their High Limit Racing points lead in two nights of competition at the Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway. Sweet … Continue Reading Sweet Widens Points Lead with Consistent Performance at Lernerville

Posted September 9, 2024 Racing

Sweet Earns Seventh High Limit Racing Win of the Season at Port Royal

Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team bounced back from a winless streak with victory in the first night of the Tuscarora 50 last week at Port … Continue Reading Sweet Earns Seventh High Limit Racing Win of the Season at Port Royal

Posted September 3, 2024 Racing

Sweet Earns Three Podiums in Five Nights on West Coast Swing

Brad Sweet, pilot of the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 sprint car, delivered a standout performance last week during the remaining races of High Limit Racing’s West Coast Swing, which … Continue Reading Sweet Earns Three Podiums in Five Nights on West Coast Swing