Full Throttle

Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne placed second in the 67th Running of the USAC Midget Turkey Night Grand Prix on Friday at Irwindale Speedway. Kahne, driving a car he owned, finished 2.27 seconds behind race winner Dave Darland. Finishing third was Brewco Motorsports driver Bobby East.

Several other drivers with NASCAR ties competed in the event, including Chip Ganassi Racing development driver Bryan Clauson (sixth), Braun Racing driver Jason Leffler (seventh), Penske Racing development driver Billy Wease (ninth), Bill Davis Racing development driver Bobby Santos (22nd), Roush Racing development driver Ricky Stenhouse (29th) and Ford Racing development driver Stephanie Mockler (31st).

Kahne also finished a credible 13th the same night driving his self-owned sprinter in the USAC Sprint Car event.