Report: Kasey Kahne Nearing Return to NASCAR Full-Time in 2027
If anyone was able to hit a bingo on their bingo cards with all of the random and unexpected news that has been flying around, congratulations. On Kasey Kahne Friday, a report from The Athletic, citing sources familiar with the situation, suggests that Kasey Kahne is finalizing a deal with Spire Motorsports to return to NASCAR competition full-time in 2027.
According to the report, Kahne, 46, would drive one of the Spire Chevrolet Silverados for the full NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series campaign. The 18-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner will serve as the veteran voice for the young, talented drivers in Spire’s developmental pipeline.
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The Final Lap Podcast: Kyle Larson DOMINATES Kansas! Brad Keselowski Bombshell, Playoff Shakeup & Las Vegas Preview
Kyle Larson absolutely DOMINATED at Kansas Speedway, and now the big question is: is the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team starting another championship-level run at exactly the right time?
Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Larson’s statement victory, what it could mean moving forward in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, and the massive shakeup in the playoff points picture following a wild weekend at Kansas.
Plus, there’s HUGE Brad Keselowski news at RFK Racing that could have major implications for the organization, along with more of the biggest NASCAR News of the Week from Toby Christie at SI.com/racing.
Then we turn our attention to Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a full preview of this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Who has the speed? Which playoff drivers are under the most pressure? And could Las Vegas completely reshape the championship battle again?
And don’t miss Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas, with the drivers you need to watch before locking in your fantasy lineup.
Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
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NASCAR TV/Streaming Schedule: Saturday, October 3
2 PM ET: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice; TV: The CW (select markets); Streaming: ESPN App, The CW App
3:05 PM ET: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying; TV: The CW (select markets); Streaming: ESPN App, The CW App
4:30 PM ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice; TV: TruTV; Streaming: HBO Max
5:35 PM ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying; TV: TruTV; Streaming: HBO Max
7:30 PM ET: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 302; TV: The CW (select markets); Streaming: ESPN App, The CW App
FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE
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