The return of Rockingham Speedway to the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar is bringing some major stars back into the spotlight. After more than seven years away f

Richard Childress Racing announced Friday that Kasey Kahne will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series' return to Rockingham on April 19.

Kasey Kahne, who last raced in NASCAR in 2018, will return to compete for Richard Childress Racing in the Xfinity Series race April 19 at Rockingham Speedway, the team announced Friday. The 44-year-old Kahne will drive a third entry for RCR.

Kahne will drive Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33 Chevrolet on April 19, when he will make his first NASCAR series start since Sept. 2018.

The start comes with sponsorship from HendrickCars.com. Kahne spent a portion of his career driving for Rick Hendrick. Kahne raced