Kevin Harvick said he never had any discussions about driving for Hendrick Motorsports next season and reached out to driver Kasey Kahne to help dispel rumors that he was replacing him.
Rumors have circulated for months that Harvick might leave his Stewart-Haas Racing team after this season and a published report Monday had him considering an offer to replace the struggling Kahne at Hendrick.
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Stewart-Haas announced Thursday that Harvick had signed a long-term contract extension, and Harvick said Friday that he never considered leaving and never even talked to Hendrick officials.