Childress, Harvick Put 2010 Season Rumors to Rest
“Rumors about Kevin not driving for RCR next season have been flying around the garage area and in the media," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “We want to put the rumors behind us by stating together that Kevin will drive RCR’s No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS for the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. RCR continues to work on the overall performance of the No. 29 team, like we are with all of our teams, and the plan is to end the season on a high note. Kevin and the No. 29 team are also preparing for next season with the goal of making a run at the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship."
Harvick has 11 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories since he took over the driver duties of RCR’s No. 29 team in the second race of the 2001 season. He has also earned victories in the 2007 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and 2009 Budweiser Shootout (2009) non-points events.
“While the 2009 season has not been what any of us have wanted, Richard and I are both committed to improving the performance of the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil team for the remainder of this year and the 2010 season," said Kevin Harvick, the 2007 Daytona 500 champion.