# Kasey Kahne NASCAR return > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kasey-kahne-nascar-return > Updated: 2026-10-06T23:20:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Reports initially indicated that former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kasey Kahne was nearing a deal to return to full-time racing in 2027. These discussions suggested he would pilot a full-time entry for Spire Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series. Following these reports, it was confirmed that Kahne has signed with Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST. His return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway. Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson noted Kahne’s “legendary status” regarding the signing. ## Claims - Kasey Kahne will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jeff Dickerson described Kasey Kahne as a legendary driver with whom Spire Motorsports shares a long history. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kasey Kahne stated he initially thought the offer to run for Spire Motorsports was a joke. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kahne's return is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kahne has won 18 races in the NASCAR Cup Series during his career. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kahne won four of his six career starts in the NASCAR Truck Series. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Kasey Kahne to return to NASCAR racing with Spire Motorsports in 2027 NASCAR veteran Kasey Kahne will return to full-time racing in 2027, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series, starting at Daytona. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kasey-kahne-to-return-to-nascar-racing-with-spire-motorsports-in-2027 ### 2026-10-03: Kasey Kahne reportedly returning to NASCAR in 2027 Former NASCAR champion Kasey Kahne is reportedly set to return to full-time racing in 2027, nearing a deal to drive for Spire Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kasey-kahne-reportedly-returning-to-nascar-in-2027 --- Cite as: Kasey Kahne NASCAR return. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kasey-kahne-nascar-return