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We've been hearing quite regularly for the last few weeks that crew chief Rick Ren will leave Kevin Harvick Inc. at the end of the season. He's rumored to be heading to Kyle Busch's new team to serve in a general manager type role. Kyle Busch is expected to start a team fielding two or more Camping World Truck Series teams and possibly a Nationwide Series team in 2010. Rick Ren joined KHI in 2007 after a stint with Johnny Benson at the now defunct Bill Davis Racing. Since joining the team, he and Ron Hornaday Jr. have racked up 16 wins and one championship (a second looks inevitable this season). He has more than 30 years experience in NASCAR.(NASCAR Insiders.com)(11-6-2009)
UPDATE: During the race broadcast, Phil Parsons reported that he spoke to Kevin Harvick regarding the rumor that Rick Ren was leaving Kevin Harvick Inc. Harvick stated that Ren was signed with KHI through 2010 and Ren was not going anywhere and will be with Kevin Harvick Inc. in 2010.