In the least surprising news of the season Hendrick Motorsports announced that it has hired Kenny Francis starting next year.
Kenny Francis, who is Kahne’s crew chief at Red Bull Racing has been with the driver since they worked together at Evernham Motorsports.
"Our people have a lot of respect for Kenny and what he’s accomplished," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "We know the chemistry is already there with Kasey, and there’s no doubt Kenny will communicate very well with our folks. He’s a character guy who brings an awful lot to the table as a crew chief. When we look at ‘fit factor,’ it’s a great situation."
Lance McGrew, currently Mark Martin’s crew chief on the #5 Chevrolet will remain in the HMS organization. After the season, he will remain in a key role with Hendrick Motorsports focusing on research and development and special projects, including work on the new Chevrolet Sprint Cup car scheduled to debut in 2013.
"Before the season started, I told Mr. Hendrick I was open to any role he wanted me to play moving forward," Lance McGrew said. "My goal has always been to contribute to the long-term success of this company however I can, period."
Kenny Francis, who is Kahne’s crew chief at Red Bull Racing has been with the driver since they worked together at Evernham Motorsports.
"Our people have a lot of respect for Kenny and what he’s accomplished," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "We know the chemistry is already there with Kasey, and there’s no doubt Kenny will communicate very well with our folks. He’s a character guy who brings an awful lot to the table as a crew chief. When we look at ‘fit factor,’ it’s a great situation."
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| Kasey Kahne and Kenny Francis - Photo: nascar.com |
Lance McGrew, currently Mark Martin’s crew chief on the #5 Chevrolet will remain in the HMS organization. After the season, he will remain in a key role with Hendrick Motorsports focusing on research and development and special projects, including work on the new Chevrolet Sprint Cup car scheduled to debut in 2013.
"Before the season started, I told Mr. Hendrick I was open to any role he wanted me to play moving forward," Lance McGrew said. "My goal has always been to contribute to the long-term success of this company however I can, period."