- In a year that celebrates a Washington driver's win as among the most dramatic Daytona 500s of all time (Derrike Cope over Dale Earnhardt in 1990), two other Washingtonians nearly pulled off another victory.
Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw led his first lap in the event, ran among the top five most of the afternoon and ultimately finished seventh after a mad, last-lap shuffle. It equaled his best showing here from last year. Greg Biffle of Vancouver led three times for seven laps and finished 10th -- a career best in this race.
"It's a strong day for us today and hopefully it is like that all year long," said Kahne, who has new sponsor Budweiser aboard his No. 9 Dodge and is hoping to snap a year-long winless streak.
Biffle, a former Daytona 500 polesitter, was similarly pleased with the day.
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posted by ADMIN @ 2/18/2008
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