Daison Pursley navigates challenges in debut season with Kasey Kahne Racing
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Daison Pursley is facing a challenging debut season driving the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9 for Kasey Kahne Racing. Pursley, alongside teammate Jarrett Martin, is adapting after stepping into big shoes left by former drivers Brad Sweet and Eric Prutzman. Team owner Kasey Kahne has expressed support as the team prepares for the Knoxville Nationals. The season has tested Pursley's skills and resilience while underscoring the importance of patience as he finds his footing.
- •Pursley is in his debut season for Kasey Kahne Racing.
- •He drives the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9 sprint car.
- •Team owner Kasey Kahne supports the drivers during their transition.
- •The team prepares for the upcoming Knoxville Nationals.
- •Pursley aims to overcome early-season challenges.
- 11:25 PMMotorsport.com — Daison Pursley finding his footing at Kasey Kahne Racing
"It’s no doubt a tough act to follow Brad Sweet and Eric Prutzman but Daison Pursley and Jarrett Martin are in it together with the full support of team owner Kasey Kahne. To wit, the debut season for Pursley in the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9 has been a challenge, but there seems to be a lot of patience when talking to both the driver and owner in advance of the Knoxville Nationals. Rome ...Keep reading
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AMThe unexpected problem Honda encountered despite its second F1 power unit upgrade
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 9:29 AMMotoGP Australian GP: Full starting grid as four riders forced out of Phillip Island race
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 9:29 AMMotoGP Australian GP: Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in Friday Practice
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 8:12 AMVerstappen identifies Red Bull setup problem after United States GP practice
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 8:10 AMMartin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint
F1•Oct 24, 2026, 8:10 AMRed Bull identifies two "key focus" areas after Max Verstappen's promising start in Austin
