Kasey Kahne Set for NASCAR Return at Rockingham Speedway

Former Formula One driver Kamui Kobayashi has expressed interest in returning to NASCAR, highlighting his desire to race on oval tracks despite a packed schedule in 2025. Kobayashi made his NASCAR debut in 2023 with 23XI Racing, though he faced challenges in his initial races. Meanwhile, Ty Dillon will bring back RJ Reynolds' iconic Grizzly Nicotine Patches as a sponsor for Kaulig Racing in the upcoming Daytona 500, marking the tobacco company's re-entry into NASCAR after years of absence. This partnership aims to leverage NASCAR's historical connection with tobacco brands, which played a significant role in the sport's marketing. Additionally, Kasey Kahne is set to make his long-awaited return to NASCAR at the Xfinity Series race in Rockingham on April 19, after a six-year hiatus, driving for Richard Childress Racing. Kahne expressed gratitude for the opportunity and excitement about racing at a historic venue that hasn't hosted a NASCAR event since 2013.