Hendrick Motorsports has announced that Kasey Kahne has been
released from the final year of his contract, allowing him to immediately
pursue opportunities for 2018.
“Kasey has worked extremely hard,” said Rick Hendrick, owner
of Hendrick Motorsports. “He’s a tremendous teammate and person, and he has
been totally dedicated to our program since day one. I’ve always believed that
he’s a special talent, and I know he will thrive in the right situation. We
will do everything we can to finish the season as strong as we can.”
Kahne, 37, will complete the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series schedule
for Hendrick Motorsports. He was signed by the organization in April 2010,
nearly two years before his February 2012 debut in its No. 5 Chevrolet. Now in
their sixth season together, Kahne has earned six of his 18 career
points-paying Cup victories with the No. 5 team.
“I’d like to thank Rick and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports
for their hard work and dedication, along with providing me a great opportunity
and success over the last six years,” said Kahne, who most recently won July 23
at Indianapolis. “We won six races together and I'm coming off of one of the
biggest wins of my career at the Brickyard, which has given the (No.) 5 team a
lot of momentum heading into the playoffs. We still have a lot of racing left
in 2017 and finishing strong is our top priority. I look forward to what the
next chapter in my career holds.”
Hendrick Motorsports will announce 2018 plans for its
four-car operation at a later date.
I so remember when Kahne was the hot new shoe on the block. That just means damn I am getting old.
ReplyDeleteHis options are limited. Wasn't FORD (Robert Yates) burnt by Kahne when he and Ray went to Dodge? Manufacturers have long memories. Why is no one mentioning the opening at RCR with Menard moving?
ReplyDeletebecause Ty Dillon will be in Paul's car! Kasey will be in the GMS Cup entry next year.
DeleteActually, no he won't. Ty has signed to stay with Germain Racing through at least 2019.
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