Kasey Kahne is coming out of retirement to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing at Rockingham Speedway.

Once a NASCAR Cup Series fan-favorite, Kasey Kahne has been completely out of the sport for several years. But come April, all that changes.

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. He will be in the No. 33 car. HendrickCars.com will sponsor the car.