DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Owner Richard Childress says he's close to an agreement that will keep Kevin Harvick with RCR beyond this season.
Childress said he hoped to have negotiations with the Sprint Cup points leader wrapped up before the series heads to Charlotte, N.C., later this month for the Coca-Cola 600.
Harvick has driven for RCR since 2001 following the death of Dale Earnhardt. He's won 12 times, including two weeks ago at Talladega.
Harvick has a 10-point lead over four-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson heading into this weekend's race at Darlington Raceway. When asked about a pending deal, Harvick said he was only worried about Saturday night's Southern 500.
