Kasey Kahne has yet another knee surgery; set to race in Daytona

Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon chat during Daytona pre-season testing.
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Kasey Kahne underwent successful outpatient knee surgery this morning after an MRI on Thursday showed a torn meniscus. Kahne had been experiencing swelling in the left knee which signaled the problem. This is not his first knee surgery- this is his fourth in recent years. 

Following a similar procedure on his right knee in April of 2011, Kahne earned himself a third-place finish at Richmond.

Among other drivers who have proven to be successful in a post-surgery setting is Denny Hamlin, who won eight races in 2010. Hamlin had a similar procedure to Kahne’s.

The newest addition to the  Hendrick Motorsports team will still practice, qualify and race during the season-opening Speedweeks. Hendrick Motorsports has no plans to have a backup driver in the coming weeks.