CONCORD, N.C.–Paul Menard confirmed Saturday at Charlotte he has signed a deal that will keep him at Richard Childress Racing for three more years.
Menard’s crew chief Richard “Slugger” Labbe re-signed with the organization last month. Through 11 races this season, Menard is tied with RCR teammate Kevin Harvick for 10th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings.
“(Team owner) Richard (Childress) has put a lot of resources into getting better, and it’s showing,” Menard said. “It might not be as visible to you guys (the media), but being inside the company, it’s pretty visible. It’s exciting to be a part of it.”
SHORT STROKES
Danica Patrick and Trevor Bayne had engine issues in Saturday’s practice session and will start from the rear in Sunday’s Coke 600 after changing engines… Jeff Burton had a problem with a leaking oil cooler in Happy Hour but didn’t have to change the power plant… Kasey Kahne dominated Saturday’s practices, posting the top lap speed in both sessions and the fastest 10-lap average in Happy Hour.
Greg is the author of "The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR: The Definitive Viewers' Guide to Big-Time Stock Car Auto Racing" and has been published in major publications across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, published in 2010, and the Christmas edition in 2016. He wrote as the NASCAR, Formula 1, Auto Reviews and National Veterans Affairs Examiner for Examiner.com and has appeared on Fox News. He holds a BS degree in communications, a Masters degree in psychology and is currently a PhD candidate majoring in psychology. He is currently the weekend Motorsports Editor for Autoweek.
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