Kahne says team's ups and downs add to uncertainty
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Kasey Kahne sounds as if he could leave Richard Petty Motorsports when his contract expires at the end of the 2010 season.
On Friday, Kahne continued to express skepticism with the proposed merger between RPM and Yates Racing and how the organization is being run.
"I used to try and stay in the loop, and then things don't happen that they say will," he said. "At this point, I have one year left (on his RPM contract).
"I want to do the best job for Richard Petty Motorsports in my final year. It's up to them what happens. They do their thing and I'll do mine."
Asked if he would look elsewhere, Kahne replied, "Yeah."
Kahne, who has 11 Cup wins, including two this season, said he expects the RPM organization to approach him about a contract extension.
"As of right now, the Gilletts haven't talked to me and I'm just kind of doing my job, doing the best that I can through the end of the season," he said.
"The ups and downs of the team has made it difficult for me to really say, 'Man, I'm going to be here for 10 more years.' "
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