Tue May 06 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## NASCAR Veteran Kasey Kahne Returns to Texas Motor Speedway as Pace Car Driver
**FORT WORTH, TX** – Former NASCAR Cup Series star Kasey Kahne will serve as the pace car driver for the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 4th. This marks a return to the NASCAR spotlight for Kahne, who retired from full-time competition in 2018 due to health issues and burnout.
Kahne’s appearance comes just weeks after a successful return to racing at the Xfinity Series race in Rockingham on April 19th. Driving for Richard Childress Racing, he finished 14th, hinting at a possible return to competitive NASCAR racing in the future. The 45-year-old, who boasts 18 Cup Series wins, has spent the last two years competing in the Kubota High Limit Racing winged sprint car series. His Texas Motor Speedway appearance serves as a testament to his enduring connection with the sport.
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