2 weeks Ago By Aneesh
Kasey Kahne has pointed out the exact moment he felt 'at home' after announcing his NASCAR return. The Richard Childress Racing driver will pilot the #33 Chevy at the Rockingham Speedway, as the track returned to NASCAR's schedule after a decade. The iconic 1.
017-mile facility reopened its gates for NASCAR earlier this year for tire testing. Kahne last ran in the Darlington Cup Series race in the 2018 season, and six years later, announced his NASCAR return in January 2025, for the Rockingham race. A few days after the announcement, the Washington native took a tour of the Rockingham Speedway and tested Goodyear's product on the historic asphalt.
After a few turns on the track, Kahne got comfortable with the car and claimed he didn't feel like he left the sport six years back. Ahead of his first NASCAR race since retirement, Kasey Kahne revealed that he was unsure about how the car would feel, but as soon as he got to Turn 3, he 'instantly felt right at home.' Interestingly, while Kahne will drive for RCR, his effort will be primarily sponsored by Hendrickcars.
com. Rockingham Speedway has its name entered in NASCAR's toughest tracks to tame, owing to its bumpy surface and tight corners that could severely punish the drivers eyeing to brave the entire race. It's worth mentioning that during Rockingham's brief two-year revival before the decade-long shutdown, Kasey Kahne aced the Truck Series race in 2012, and thus is a likely contender for a promising result.
Moreover, the RCR driver may have an easier competition than other venues, considering not everyone on the roster is well-versed in racing at Rockingham As Kahne is set to kick off the race, he has clear expectations entering the battle. Kahne will be teammates with #2 Chevy driver Jesse Love and #21 pilot Austin Hill. Aneesh Aneesh is a Motorsports journalist at Sportskeeda and covers both NASCAR and Formula 1.
An ardent sports fan since his early lawn tennis days, he has showcased his keenness in NASCAR, and has already garnered 5 million views at Sportskeeda thanks to his meticulous work. When it comes to NASCAR, his top picks are Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain, while in Formula 1, he fervently supports Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. He believes F1 should continue to have more races in courses than in street circuits and feels NASCAR should be more proactive about global promotions to reach F1’s popularity level.
He is very particular about his sourcing for articles, largely relying on the official website of F1 and NASCAR, and relies on understanding different perspectives by browsing through social media and reputed publications for unique story angles. Even in his spare time, Aneesh is keen to learn more about F1 cars and studies various aspects of them, including its design and engine. He enjoys driving himself and often explores new parts of his city when he can.
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