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For the first time since 2018, Kasey Kahne will return to NASCAR competition when he competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19.
Richard Childress Racing announced Friday that Kahne will drive the No. 33 HendrickCars.
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“I’m excited to get back behind the wheel of a stock car, especially at a place like Rockingham Speedway,” Kahne said in a team press release.
“Rockingham has been a special track throughout my career.
I remember winning the Truck Series race in 2012 when the sport went back there last, so to be a part of the current return is cool.
Very appreciative of the opportunity that Mr. Hendrick, Richard (Childress), and everyone at RCR have given me, along with the support of HendrickCars.com, Chevrolet, Curb Records, and Karavan Trailers.
I look forward to hitting the track next week for the test.”
In addition to his driving duties, Kahne has also established himself as a championship-winning car owner with six World of Outlaws Sprint Car championships and a High Limit Racing championship.
Kahne, who was named one of the 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history in 2023, previously competed at Rockingham Speedway seven times. In 2012, he won the NASCAR Truck Series race in his most recent start at the track.
A successful 15-year NASCAR career came to an end for Kahne in 2018 when he made his final NASCAR Cup Series start at Darlington Speedway on September 2.
