Rodney Childers pens down a wholesome message to Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick announced that he will retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2023 Cup season

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The Rodney Childers-Kevin Harvick pairing is the most successful active crew-chief driver duo in the Cup grid. They have won 37 Cup races and a 2014 Cup title since they made their debut together for the SHR. Childers wrote a special message to Harvick following the retirement announcement.

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“In 2013 I was kinda lost at what I wanted to do with my life. Then KH called and wanted me to start the 4 teams with him. He looked me in the eyes and told me he believed in me and wanted to win races and championships with me. He gave me the chance of a lifetime,”.

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“In that chance, our relationship has never wavered. It’s been easy, every day. We’ve talked every day for 9 years. Our passion and push to be the best have never changed. And isn’t going to change. We still want to win every single week that we show up,”.

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“In this span together we’ve won a championship, won 37 races, 25 poles, 145 top 5s, and 366 top 10s. Two Brickyard 400s, Two Southern 500s, Two Bristol night races, A million-dollar All-Star race, and many more…”

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“But most of all, we became brothers. Best friends. He taught me to be a better person, smarter, and more intelligent. And most of all we learned what good people with the same goals can do if they really want it. Our team is our backbone, and they have believed from day one,”.

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“So, I’m thankful for him giving me a chance. Believing in me and the guys on this team. And the diehard KH fans that have had my back thru good times and bad, thank you. This year is going to be fun, and we are going to race like hell,”.

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