Name: "Easy" Kenny Francis.
Birthday: December 1, 1969
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida.
Pre-NASCAR Racing History:
- Began racing go-karts at the age of 8.
- Drove a late Model, in the 1980's.
- Won a state championship.
Education:
-Studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida.
Other:
- Kenny worked at a local power plant, while still in college.
NASCAR Career:
-In 1996, he stopped driving, and went to work on the Engines in what was then called the Busch Series.
- He spent from 1996-1998, in the NASCAR Busch Series as part of the pit crew.
- In 1998, he was hired by Robert Yates, to work on Dale Jarrett's team, in what is now the Cup Series.
- Following the '2,000' Season, he was offered an engineering position at Evernham Motorsports.
- He became crew chief and team director for Jeremy Mayfield; in 2002.
- In 2005, he became the Crew Chief for Kasey Kahne, and has led them to 10 of their 11 wins. An All-Star race win; 12 Pole Positions; and 30 Top's 5's.
My Take on Kenny Francis:
If you know me, and you've been reading this blog; then you'll know that I love Kasey Kahne, and his Crew Chief, Kenny Francis. Plain and Simple. He might not be as good as Chad Knaus in most peoples opinion. However, in mine, he is. Although, they haven't been able to figure out this new chassis for Red Bull, I believe they are doing everything that they can to. They want to win; can you blame them?
Let me just say this in conclusion : Kenny Francis will follow Kasey to Hendrick next year. That much is a no- brainer. It's not official yet, but just watch it will be.
--All info regarding Kenny Francis, can be found at WikiPedia
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