“I don’t know. I simply wished to do that one race and work with this group. It’s really been actually cool,” Kahne instructed Scotte Sprinkle of Quick Observe Scene. “Got here collectively actually fast however they’ve given me a terrific alternative and quite a lot of actually good individuals on the RCR employees. I’ve actually loved this time thus far and simply wish to end off this take a look at, get by means of the race and see how issues are going.”
Kahne, 44, was considered one of NASCAR’s extra fashionable drivers throughout his 15-year run. He made 529 Cup begins from 2004-18, profitable 18 races. Kahne was named considered one of NASCAR’s 75 Biggest Drivers in 2023. He has since taken his skills to the grime racing scene, competing with the World of Outlaws and Excessive-Restrict Racing.
Kasey Kahne again for NASCAR return
However now, he’s able to make at the least one ultimate drive in NASCAR.
“I’m excited to get again behind the wheel of a inventory automobile, particularly at a spot like Rockingham Speedway,” Kahne mentioned final week. “Rockingham has been a particular observe all through my profession. I keep in mind profitable the Truck Collection race in 2012 when the game went again there final, so to be part of the present return is cool.
“Very appreciative of the chance that Mr. Hendrick, Richard [Childress], and everybody at RCR have given me, together with the help of HendrickCars.com, Chevrolet, Curb Data, and Karavan Trailers. I look ahead to hitting the observe subsequent week for the take a look at.”
Kahne, nonetheless, isn’t again to only make some laps. He needs to win, and RCR believes he’s able to taking the checkered flag.
“Kasey is a good driver and a fierce competitor,” Childress mentioned. “Our Xfinity Collection program is prime notch, and we look ahead to watching Kasey race with Austin [Hill] and Jesse [Love] for an thrilling return to Rockingham Speedway.
“With Kasey behind the wheel, we anticipate the No. 33 to have a shot at profitable the race.”
