CONCORD, N.C. — Leavine Family Racing said Sunday that 38-year-old Kasey Kahne hopes to return to NASCAR competition next weekend.
Kahne has missed the last four Monster Energy Series races since being treated for heat exhaustion after the Sept. 2 event at Darlington Raceway. Regan Smith has filled in for Kahne in LFR’s No. 95 Chevrolet.
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The organization indicated through its social media accounts that Kahne would undergo a test this week. Pending successful results and medical clearance, Kahne would be back in the driver’s seat for next Sunday’s Gander Outdoors 400 (2 p.m. ET, NBCSN/NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Dover International Speedway.
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Kahne announced Aug. 16 that this season would be his final full-time campaign in NASCAR competition. Kahne moved to Leavine Family Racing this season after a six-year term with Hendrick Motorsports.
Kahne has 18 career victories in NASCAR’s top division. He’s scored one top-five finish in 25 events this season.