Kahne committed to being a backmarker thru 2010

Cross Kasey Kahne's name off the list of drivers on the move. He said Friday he doesn't want to break his contract with Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the season.

"I made a commitment to race with (the team) through 2010, so I'll do that for sure," Kahne said. "I told them from the start that if we can get our cars where they are right and competitive with the best teams out here, then I don't know why I would ever want to move from that company."

Kahne's name has popped up recently as a potential free agent, based somewhat on his frustration of not being more consistent in the No. 9 Dodge. Although he heads into Saturday night's race at Phoenix International Raceway ranked 10th, he has not consistently contended for a championship since joining the team in 2004.