Kahne under investigation after shoving incident

admin · 11-17-2007, 06:34 PM

HOMESTEAD, Fla. --NASCAR and Homestead-Miami Speedway officials declined to comment Saturday on details of a Friday night incident involving driving Kasey Kahne and a track security guard.

Aside from confirming that an incident took place, NASCAR and track officials referred inquiries to the Homestead Police Department. Messages left with two officers at the department, however, were not returned.

“There was some kind of misunderstanding at the gate,” said Ray Evernham, Kahne’s Nextel Cup car owner. “I really don’t have a lot more information than that.”

A team spokesman said Kahne was still dressed in his driver’s suit following an early evening Busch Series practice and was attempting to get back to his motor home to change before going to a sponsor function in Key Largo.

According to a NASCAR.com report, Kahne’s brother, Kale, was stopped at the gate to the motor home lot because he could not present credentials for admittance. Kasey Kahne tried to intercede on his brother’s behalf and a physical confrontation ensued.
NASCAR.com reported that the security guard was pushed to the ground.

Track officials would not provide the security guard’s name or even confirm that he worked for the speedway.

Several sources in the NASCAR garage said Saturday that guards were told to check credentials before allowing access to the motor home area after several unruly people without those credentials had to be ejected from that area earlier in the day.

That's Racin' | 11/17/2007 | Kahne under investigation after shoving incident

Scooters · 11-18-2007, 10:22 AM

They maybe need to add a clause about common sense ....

revvinjim · 11-18-2007, 04:10 PM

I see that, Scooters. It doesn't look like it was Kasey's fault. My first thought was that someone was looking for a lawsuit.

Schwartz Fan · 12-17-2007, 04:45 PM

Lawsuit Planned Against NASCAR Driver In Miami
Kahne Accused Of Assaulting Security Guard At Homestead-Miami Speedway

POSTED: 11:43 am EST December 17, 2007

MIAMI -- A Miami law firm announced its plans Monday to file a lawsuit against a NASCAR driver accused of assaulting a 62-year-old security guard at the Homestead-Miami Speedway last month.

Russell Dohan, an attorney with Goldberg & Dohan, said the lawsuit against NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne would be filed Monday in Miami.

Kahne, 27, is charged with one count of battery against Archibald Hutchison, who was working as a security guard at the speedway for a race Nov. 16 when the incident allegedly occurred.

According to a Homestead police report, Kahne was attempting to access a restricted recreational vehicle parking lot on a golf cart after he finished driving his racecar when Hutchison stopped him and asked him for credentials. Kahne stated that he was a driver and didn't need any, then got out of the golf cart and tried to walk through the gate, the report stated. When Hutchison blocked the entrance and asked Kahne for credentials again, Kahne pushed Hutchison to the ground, according to the report.

The report said Kahne was stopped and detained by law enforcement officers who witnessed the incident. He was arrested later that day and released on the signed condition that he appears in court.

Hutchison, who was advised not to let any unauthorized people through gate 208 without exception, was treated at the speedway's medical facility for minor bruises and abrasions, according to the report. Dohan said Hutchison hasn't been able to return to work because of his injuries.

Dohan said his client has suffered emotionally from the incident and is "getting killed" by NASCAR fans on Web site blogs. He also said he planned to have his client speak with the media about the lawsuit at a news conference planned for Tuesday.

Lawsuit Planned Against NASCAR Driver In Miami - Sports News Story - WPLG Miami

SmokeFan14 · 12-17-2007, 11:04 PM

The following is what I replied on another site. I just copied and pasted becasue I didn't want to have to repeat typing it. The original post called the lawsuit and assault charge "Bogus."

Everyone seems to be taking Kahne's side on this.
"It's so bogus."

Please tell me what is so "bogus"? That the guy is suing? That it happened?

The guard, working for a private security company was given a task - check ALL IDENTIFICATION at this gate. Do not allow anyone in without proper ID. Period.

Ever work for a pro sporting event? I did. 15 years with the PGA Tour, and I checked more ID's than you can imagine, player or not, unless I personally knew the person. PERSONALLY!

This 62-year old man was hired to do a job, and Kahne allegedly interfered with that job because of who he thought he was, or who his ego thought he was.

In this day and age of uniforms and look-alike jackets and crew suits, you just can't tell, especially if the person checking is not a NASCAR fan. Who knows? This guard may have no interest in NASCAR. Wouldn't know Tony Stewart from Martha Stewart, and doesn't care.

He did his job as defined by the track, by his security company, and by NASCAR rules, and was assaulted for it.

What is bogus is defended Kahne for what he is and what he did.
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admin · 12-17-2007, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by SmokeFan20

The following is what I replied on another site. I just copied and pasted becasue I didn't want to have to repeat typing it. The original post called the lawsuit and assault charge "Bogus."

Everyone seems to be taking Kahne's side on this.
"It's so bogus."

Please tell me what is so "bogus"? That the guy is suing? That it happened?

The guard, working for a private security company was given a task - check ALL IDENTIFICATION at this gate. Do not allow anyone in without proper ID. Period.

Ever work for a pro sporting event? I did. 15 years with the PGA Tour, and I checked more ID's than you can imagine, player or not, unless I personally knew the person. PERSONALLY!

This 62-year old man was hired to do a job, and Kahne allegedly interfered with that job because of who he thought he was, or who his ego thought he was.

In this day and age of uniforms and look-alike jackets and crew suits, you just can't tell, especially if the person checking is not a NASCAR fan. Who knows? This guard may have no interest in NASCAR. Wouldn't know Tony Stewart from Martha Stewart, and doesn't care.

He did his job as defined by the track, by his security company, and by NASCAR rules, and was assaulted for it.

What is bogus is defended Kahne for what he is and what he did.
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I couldn't have said it any better than that, great post!

All the driver's should understand that this includes them also, because some people don't have a clue who they are, and really couldn't care less.

revvinjim · 12-18-2007, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by admin

I couldn't have said it any better than that, great post!

All the driver's should understand that this includes them also, because some people don't have a clue who they are, and really couldn't care less.

What I wonder is why wouldn't Kahne have credentials? All the other drivers do when they go to their trailers.

wopher · 12-18-2007, 05:31 AM

Because he thought he would be reconized as Kasey Kahne and would not need them....... I agree some of these people they hire to work there may not watch the races and would not know one driver from the other, IMO I think Kasey was in the wrong this time...........and this man was 62 years old "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS"

Schwartz Fan · 12-18-2007, 10:01 AM

Smokefan, good post.......and didn't this thing start over his brother not him? Not so easy to identify the brother and if he didn't have an ID....then he shouldn't have been let in.

SmokeFan14 · 12-18-2007, 10:14 AM

I think you're right in that the brother was originally involved. He allegedly did not have his credentials with him and Kasey apparently intervened at some point.

I Googled the deal and found about 20 different versions of the altercation. Kale seems a bit of a goofball and a "coat-tail rider" anyway.

11-17-2007, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,364	Kahne under investigation after shoving incident HOMESTEAD, Fla. --NASCAR and Homestead-Miami Speedway officials declined to comment Saturday on details of a Friday night incident involving driving Kasey Kahne and a track security guard. Aside from confirming that an incident took place, NASCAR and track officials referred inquiries to the Homestead Police Department. Messages left with two officers at the department, however, were not returned. “There was some kind of misunderstanding at the gate,” said Ray Evernham, Kahne’s Nextel Cup car owner. “I really don’t have a lot more information than that.” A team spokesman said Kahne was still dressed in his driver’s suit following an early evening Busch Series practice and was attempting to get back to his motor home to change before going to a sponsor function in Key Largo. According to a NASCAR.com report, Kahne’s brother, Kale, was stopped at the gate to the motor home lot because he could not present credentials for admittance. Kasey Kahne tried to intercede on his brother’s behalf and a physical confrontation ensued. NASCAR.com reported that the security guard was pushed to the ground. Track officials would not provide the security guard’s name or even confirm that he worked for the speedway. Several sources in the NASCAR garage said Saturday that guards were told to check credentials before allowing access to the motor home area after several unruly people without those credentials had to be ejected from that area earlier in the day. That's Racin' \| 11/17/2007 \| Kahne under investigation after shoving incident

11-18-2007, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scooters VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,444	They maybe need to add a clause about common sense .... __________________ Have you ever felt like doing this to someone?

12-17-2007, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schwartz Fan Co-Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The flatlands...Where dirt is for farming, clay is for racin' and asphalt is for gettin there!!! Posts: 7,444	Lawsuit Planned Against NASCAR Driver In Miami Kahne Accused Of Assaulting Security Guard At Homestead-Miami Speedway POSTED: 11:43 am EST December 17, 2007 MIAMI -- A Miami law firm announced its plans Monday to file a lawsuit against a NASCAR driver accused of assaulting a 62-year-old security guard at the Homestead-Miami Speedway last month. Russell Dohan, an attorney with Goldberg & Dohan, said the lawsuit against NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne would be filed Monday in Miami. Kahne, 27, is charged with one count of battery against Archibald Hutchison, who was working as a security guard at the speedway for a race Nov. 16 when the incident allegedly occurred. According to a Homestead police report, Kahne was attempting to access a restricted recreational vehicle parking lot on a golf cart after he finished driving his racecar when Hutchison stopped him and asked him for credentials. Kahne stated that he was a driver and didn't need any, then got out of the golf cart and tried to walk through the gate, the report stated. When Hutchison blocked the entrance and asked Kahne for credentials again, Kahne pushed Hutchison to the ground, according to the report. The report said Kahne was stopped and detained by law enforcement officers who witnessed the incident. He was arrested later that day and released on the signed condition that he appears in court. Hutchison, who was advised not to let any unauthorized people through gate 208 without exception, was treated at the speedway's medical facility for minor bruises and abrasions, according to the report. Dohan said Hutchison hasn't been able to return to work because of his injuries. Dohan said his client has suffered emotionally from the incident and is "getting killed" by NASCAR fans on Web site blogs. He also said he planned to have his client speak with the media about the lawsuit at a news conference planned for Tuesday. Lawsuit Planned Against NASCAR Driver In Miami - Sports News Story - WPLG Miami __________________

12-17-2007, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
SmokeFan14 New & Improved! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,084	*The following is what I replied on another site. I just copied and pasted becasue I didn't want to have to repeat typing it. The original post called the lawsuit and assault charge "Bogus."* Everyone seems to be taking Kahne's side on this. "It's so bogus." Please tell me what is so "bogus"? That the guy is suing? That it happened? The guard, working for a private security company was given a task - check ALL IDENTIFICATION at this gate. Do not allow anyone in without proper ID. Period. Ever work for a pro sporting event? I did. 15 years with the PGA Tour, and I checked more ID's than you can imagine, player or not, unless I personally knew the person. PERSONALLY! This 62-year old man was hired to do a job, and Kahne allegedly interfered with that job because of who he thought he was, or who his ego thought he was. In this day and age of uniforms and look-alike jackets and crew suits, you just can't tell, especially if the person checking is not a NASCAR fan. Who knows? This guard may have no interest in NASCAR. Wouldn't know Tony Stewart from Martha Stewart, and doesn't care. He did his job as defined by the track, by his security company, and by NASCAR rules, and was assaulted for it. What is bogus is defended Kahne for what he is and what he did. __________________ __________________ Lewis Black on Soy Milk: There’s no such thing as soy milk. It’s soy juice. But they couldn’t sell soy juice, so they called it soy milk. Because anytime you say soy juice, you actually start to gag… We all know why there’s no soy milk, don't we? Because there’s no soy titty, is there? I was always told that in order to have milk, you must have breasts, and I have yet to see a soy bean with breasts! "I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You put 4 wheels on a cockroach and Tony Stewart will find a way to win with it." - Mike Joy

12-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Schwartz Fan Co-Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The flatlands...Where dirt is for farming, clay is for racin' and asphalt is for gettin there!!! Posts: 7,444	Smokefan, good post.......and didn't this thing start over his brother not him? Not so easy to identify the brother and if he didn't have an ID....then he shouldn't have been let in. __________________

11-18-2007, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
revvinjim Resident Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,973	I see that, Scooters. It doesn't look like it was Kasey's fault. My first thought was that someone was looking for a lawsuit.

12-18-2007, 05:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
wopher Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,178	Because he thought he would be reconized as Kasey Kahne and would not need them....... I agree some of these people they hire to work there may not watch the races and would not know one driver from the other, IMO I think Kasey was in the wrong this time...........and this man was 62 years old "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS"

12-18-2007, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
SmokeFan14 New & Improved! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,084	I think you're right in that the brother was originally involved. He allegedly did not have his credentials with him and Kasey apparently intervened at some point. I Googled the deal and found about 20 different versions of the altercation. Kale seems a bit of a goofball and a "coat-tail rider" anyway. __________________ Lewis Black on Soy Milk: There’s no such thing as soy milk. It’s soy juice. But they couldn’t sell soy juice, so they called it soy milk. Because anytime you say soy juice, you actually start to gag… We all know why there’s no soy milk, don't we? Because there’s no soy titty, is there? I was always told that in order to have milk, you must have breasts, and I have yet to see a soy bean with breasts! "I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You put 4 wheels on a cockroach and Tony Stewart will find a way to win with it." - Mike Joy

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