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Kahne passes Kenseth for Atlanta win, earns Chase spot
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Kasey Kahne celebrates Sunday after his win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He clinched a spot in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Chase with the victory. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
HAMPTON — Kasey Kahne's "downer" year received an important boost when he overcame his struggles with restarts with a big power move when he needed it the most. Kahne charged past Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin in a two-lap shootout to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night. Kahne's first win of the season earned him a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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