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It’s Kasey Kahne Friday every other week in the 2027 NASCAR Truck season

Spire Motorsports just wanted to create a cool story with the ex-Cup star

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:16 PM
It’s Kasey Kahne Friday every other week in the 2027 NASCAR Truck season
Key Things to Know
  • Kasey Kahne will race full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for Spire Motorsports in 2027.
  • Kahne will drive the team's No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST.
  • The move marks Kahne's first full-time NASCAR campaign since stepping away in 2018.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kasey Kahne will end his NASCAR retirement to compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series during the 2027 season. Spire Motorsports confirmed the move, announcing that the 46-year-old veteran will drive the team's No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST. Kahne originally stepped away from full-time NASCAR competition back in 2018 due to health issues.

The campaign marks Kahne's return to chase a Truck Series championship following an 18-win career in the NASCAR Cup Series. Across six previous career starts in the Truck Series, Kahne captured five victories before stepping away from full-time racing.

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