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Kasey Kahne Returns to NASCAR Truck Series
Kasey Kahne to race full-time in NASCAR Truck Series for 2027 after nine-year break.
In brief
Kasey Kahne to race full-time in NASCAR Truck Series for 2027 after nine-year break. Kasey Kahne will compete full-time in NASCAR's Truck Series for 2027 with Spire Motorsports after a nine-year absence from Cup racing. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Kasey Kahne returns to NASCAR
Kasey Kahne will compete full-time in the Truck Series for Spire Motorsports in 2027 after a nine-year absence from NASCAR Cup racing.
Kahne's Cup racing exit
Kahne last competed in Cup racing in 2018, finishing 25 of 36 races before leaving the sport in 2019.
Why Kahne left Cup racing
Kahne said the long Cup races were too physically demanding and he couldn't handle the full season commitment.
Truck series benefits
Kahne believes the Truck Series' shorter races, night events, and weekends off better suit his health and recovery.
Kahne's truck racing history
Kahne won five of six Truck Series races, including a pole and victory at Charlotte in May 2015.
Learning curve ahead
Kahne faces a big learning curve in the Truck Series due to unfamiliar drivers, teams, and race dynamics.
Kahne's Sprint Car plans
Kahne will continue racing his Sprint Car in High Limit Racing for 26 to 28 events in 2027.
The headline
Kasey Kahne will compete full-time in NASCAR's Truck Series for 2027 with Spire Motorsports after a nine-year absence from Cup racing.
