Kasey Kahne announces full-time NASCAR comeback for Spire Motorsports in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Kasey Kahne, an 18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner, is set to return to full-time racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Spire Motorsports in 2027. The decision followed an unexpected conversation with Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson at the Knoxville Nationals earlier this year. Kahne, who stepped away from full-time competition in 2018, expressed surprise at the offer but found it appealing after reflection. His recent experience racing at Rockingham Speedway helped him gauge his readiness for a national NASCAR schedule.
- •Kahne will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet full-time in 2027.
- •Kahne hadn't planned a NASCAR return until discussions at the Knoxville Nationals.
- •He last competed in a full NASCAR season in 2018.
- •Kahne's Rockingham return in 2025 helped assess his racing comfort.
- •His deal is currently for one season, with no commitments beyond 2027.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kasey Kahne Reveals How Unexpected NASCAR Comeback Deal Came Together
"Kasey Kahne wasn't planning a full-time NASCAR comeback. Then a conversation with Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson changed everything.
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