CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with Kasey Kahne’s plans says the NASCAR driver is in the final stages of completing a deal to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2012.
The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because portions of Kahne’s deal are still being worked out.
Most notably, it’s not clear where Kahne will drive in 2011. HMS is currently at NASCAR’s four-car limit, and Kahne is working out a deal to succeed Mark Martin in the No. 5 car in 2012.
Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday that Kahne, one of the top free agents this year, will leave the team at the end of the season.
