SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

Kasey Kahne Reveals Why He's Back in NASCAR Full-Time

SPEED with Harvick and Buxton

Show Notes

18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Kasey Kahne sits down with Kevin Harvick to discuss his big return to the NASCAR Truck Series with Spire Motorsports in 2027.

Kahne details getting back behind the wheel after stepping away from NASCAR and what surprised him most about his return at Rockingham. He also shares what he would do differently at the end of his Cup Series career, how racing has changed since he last competed, and his journey in sprint car racing as both a driver and owner.

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - NASCAR Truck Series Return 01:35 - Reigniting Interest in Racing for NASCAR 03:30 - Changes Getting Back Behind the Wheel at Rockingham 04:55 - Is This Truck Series Comeback a 1-Year Deal? 06:20 - Bringing Enthusiasm Back to the NASCAR Fanbase 08:06 - Favorite Moments of Cup Career 11:14 - Enjoying the Process vs. Racing for Results 12:57 - What Clicked on the Sprint Car Side? 14:38 - Simulators, Data & Modern NASCAR Prep 17:32 - What Kasey Would Change About the End of His Cup Career 20:00 - Sprint Car Team Owner’s Perspective on New Dynamic 23:14 - Racing Sprint Cars Next Year? 24:24 - Family Reactions to Returning to Racing

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