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Kasey Kahne Finishes 15th in NASCAR Comeback at Revived Rockingham Speedway

After a seven-year hiatus, Kahne returns to NASCAR, overcoming an early crash to complete the Xfinity Series race on Rockingham's newly renovated track.

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Overview

  • Kasey Kahne made his first NASCAR national series start since 2018, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the Xfinity Series at Rockingham Speedway.
  • Rockingham Speedway hosted its first NASCAR Xfinity Series race in 21 years following a $9 million renovation, marking a key moment in NASCAR's short-track revival.
  • Kahne qualified fourth and showed strong early pace but was involved in a lap 53 collision with Katherine Legge, which damaged his car and disrupted his race.
  • Despite the setback, Kahne finished 15th, demonstrating resilience in his one-off return and leaving the door open for potential future starts in 2025.
  • Katherine Legge’s involvement in the crash continued her challenging NASCAR transition, as she faced criticism following her early exit from the race.