Kasey Kahne Endures Sophmore Slump

In an occurrance deemed "unavoidable" by many experts, Kasey Kahne has been suffering from the dreaded "sophmore slump" that plagues so many successful rookies in their second year.
"Judging by Kasey's performance in 2005, you'd be hard pressed to say that its been up to par, much less an improvement", said Baltimore Post Nascar writer Scott Wiltson. "He's currently 23rd in the points--how can you call that a great year? And lets not forget the fact that he has yet to win in the Nextel Cup Series."
Kahne, who disappointed the entire Nascar fanbase by missing last year's Chase for the Cup, has fallen back 10 spaces from last year's points finish to 23rd. Despite increased experience, factory support, and special paint schemes, he has yet to live up the potential imparted on him.
Wiltson went on to explain that "...Kasey needs to realize that he can't keep this up. He's already failed in 2005, so he'd better improve for 2006. Nascar drivers should remember the fact that winning isn't a privelege, its a requirement".
Kahne was modeling surfwear at press time and had no comment for this story. However, he did issue a brief press release stating, "This is why everyone hates sports writers."