Kasey Kahne returns to NASCAR with full-time Spire Truck ride
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Kasey Kahne will return to full-time competition in NASCAR, joining Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado in the Truck Series starting in 2027. Kahne has not competed full-time since the end of the 2018 Cup season, when he stepped away due to chronic dehydration issues. His return comes after a notable absence, aiming to revitalize his racing career in the Truck Series.
- •Kasey Kahne to drive No. 77 for Spire Motorsports in 2027.
- •Last competed full-time in the 2018 Cup season.
- •Stepped out due to chronic dehydration issues.
- •Kahne's return could impact competitive dynamics in the Truck Series.
- 3:32 PMMotorsport.com — Kasey Kahne officially ends NASCAR retirement for full-time Spire Truck ride
"In 2027, Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in the Truck Series, joining forces with Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado. Kahne hasn’t been full-time in any level of NASCAR since the 2018 Cup season, when he had to abruptly step out of the car due to chronic dehydration issues, which was exacerbated by the lengthy three- to four-hour Cup ...Keep reading
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