Kasey Kahne, our Washington native, is expected to come out of retirement in 2027 for a full-time schedule. Seriously, a full-time deal! This isn’t some one-off race or a part-time gig. Kahne, who’s 46 now but turns 47 next April, is reportedly nearing an agreement to pilot a Spire Motorsports truck in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, soon to be the FedEx Freight Truck Series, for the entire 2027 season. While it’s not inked yet, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic says Kahne is all but signed with Spire, and if true, this is a massive shake-up.
Our Guy Could Be the Second Oldest Champ Ever. Think About That.
Can you even believe it? After years away from NASCAR, our guy is coming back, and he’s not messing around. If Kahne manages to hoist that big trophy at the end of the 2027 season, he could become the second oldest Truck Series champion in history! The record belongs to Ron Hornaday Jr., who was 51 years, four months, and 24 days old when he won. Kahne will be 47 next April, so we’re talking about a veteran making an incredible run. But here’s the thing: it’s been a minute since he was behind the wheel of a truck, not since 2015! Yet, his Craftsman Truck Series record is nothing short of incredible with five victories in just six starts. Talk about a comeback for the ages if he pulls this off.
Spire’s Got the Gear, Kahne’s Got the Guts: This Could Be Wild
There’s no doubt Spire Motorsports has the resources to make Kahne competitive. The team already boasts 12 victories in 90 Craftsman Truck Series races. That’s strong equipment right there, meaning Kahne won’t be out there alone. This return would mark the first time Kahne has competed in NASCAR full-time since 2018, though it won’t be at NASCAR’s premier level, he’s taking a shot at the Truck Series field. Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reported that Kahne is “expected to sign with Spire Motorsports to take the wheel of one of the team’s entries in the Truck Series for the entire 2027 season.” Kahne’s career resume includes 18 Cup wins, with his last Cup victory coming in the 2017 Brickyard 400. He also snatched the 2012 Coca-Cola 600, giving him two crown jewel wins. His best Cup points finish was fourth in 2012. Here’s the kicker though: Kahne has never won a championship in any of NASCAR’s top three levels. Can he change that narrative with this epic comeback?
This deal isn’t official yet, but the buzz is real. Our Washington native, Kasey Kahne, eyeing a full-time return at 47 to conquer the Truck Series? We’ll be watching every report, waiting to see if he truly inks this deal for 2027. Imagine Kahne, a full-timer again, tearing it up for a championship run! You know we’ll be here for it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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