Kasey Kahne plans NASCAR Truck Series comeback for 2027 with Spire Motorsports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Kasey Kahne is reportedly set to return to NASCAR in 2027, joining the Spire Motorsports Truck Series team. This marks nearly a decade since his retirement in 2018 due to health issues. Kahne, a winner of 18 Cup Series races, is expected to start the season at Daytona. Previously, he competed in the Truck Series from 2005 to 2011, achieving five victories in six starts. His transition comes as Spire aims for stability within its driver lineup after a challenging previous season.
- •Kahne last raced full-time in the Cup Series before retiring in 2018.
- •He continues to compete on the sprint-car circuit, including the World of Outlaws.
- •Kahne won his last race at the Brickyard 400 in 2017.
- •Spire Motorsports has been experimenting with various drivers in recent seasons.
- •Kahne's best Truck Series performance includes five wins in six races.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Remember Kasey Kahne, NASCAR fans? Well guess what he has planned for 2027
"Kasey Kahne retired in 2018 due to health concerns, but didn't quit racing. Now, he's reportedly looking at a 2027 comeback with Spire Motorsports.
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