{
  "id": 11562538,
  "title": "Kasey Kahne returning to NASCAR, joins Spire full-time in Truck Series for 2027 per report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/kasey-kahne-returning-to-nascar-joins-spire-full-time-in-truck-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T00:25:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kasey-kahne-returning-nascar-joins-002515568.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kasey Kahne, the 46-year-old NASCAR veteran, is set to return to the sport full-time in the Truck Series for the 2027 season, according to a report by The Athletic on October 2. Spire Motorsports, who have fielded multiple drivers in Truck races this year, are planning to make Kahne their full-time entry. Spire acquired Kyle Busch Motorsports from its founder in 2023, and recently announced 16-year-old Tristan McKee as a driver for the upcoming season. Previously, Kahne was a full-time driver in the Cup Series from 2004 to 2018, achieving 18 career wins. After retiring due to health concerns, Kahne has since transitioned into owning a dirt-racing team and competing in World of Outlaws and High Limit racing.",
  "summary": "Kasey Kahne is joining Spire Motorsports full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for the 2027 season, The Athletic reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kasey Kahne to return to NASCAR full-time in 2027 Truck Series.",
    "Spire Motorsports to make Kahne their full-time entry.",
    "Kahne previously Cup Series driver from 2004 to 2018."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kasey Kahne's full-time return to NASCAR in the Truck Series with Spire Motorsports marks a comeback for the veteran driver after a period of focus on dirt racing and team ownership.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}