KHI Closing Shop

KHI has closed his chassis-building business and plans to sell the 80,000-square foot shop in Kernersville, N.C. Kevin and Delana Harvick’s company employs 140 people.

Races Wins T5 T10 Pole Winnings
NNS 347 10 90 163 17 $10,002,157
CWTS 343 39 137 204 22 $6,457,888
Total 690 49 227 367 39 $16,460,045
CWTS Championship 2007, 2009

Here’s what Harvick said about the decision to close KHI's racing operation

SiriusXM Morning Drive interview

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Permalink Reply by Rob Hoban on September 9, 2011 at 5:12pm
Tracks don't want truck races and teams can't find enough sponsor dollars.

How crazy is it that Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth cannot find a sponsor big enough that will sponsor the car for the entire season. Look at the other Gordon (no, not TOG, Jeff). He doesn't even have one full time sponsor, it is divided up amongst 2 or 3 companies. There is no brightside to this and the Truck series will probably fold in a year or two.
Permalink Reply by Ryan Couckuyt on September 9, 2011 at 5:42pm
Most of you people read way too much into stuff. Why does this have to do with Robby. Truck series? I like it. Is Robby in it. No so save your thinking for something that is important. Delena and Kevin, who gives a f*ck. And by the way this is a Robby site not RCR. Can someone please agree with me that this RCR talk is annoying as hell. I am banging my head reading these long posts about bull sh*t. Go to childress' site and tell them how much you love them. And tell sadler too. what the hell does he have to do with RGM. This is my opinion and a suggestion.
Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on September 9, 2011 at 5:44pm
what's wrong with talking about it?

nobody is forcing you to read anything, don't like the topic then don't click on it. Simple.
Permalink Reply by Ryan Couckuyt on September 9, 2011 at 5:48pm
Does it belong here though. Ask yourself that Derrick.
Permalink Reply by Ryan Couckuyt on September 9, 2011 at 5:49pm
fair enough I won't read it.
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on September 9, 2011 at 6:57pm
@Ryan, take a chill pill ! Yes ,It belongs here.It is an insight into the state of stockcar/truck racing in the world of Na$crap. Now the fact you don't get it and or understand the relevance is no reason to blast those that do or trying to understand. If you wish to be pissy ,be pissy at WJM for share the info.
PS, I can't wait to see how being pissy at WJM works out for you.
Mike
Permalink Reply by NIKAL on September 9, 2011 at 7:46pm
Ryan discussing KHI closing the doors and moving the NW team to RCR is relevant to Robby, RGM and Speed Energy. The fact that KHI was a power player in two of NASCAR top series and has chose to close shop due to the cost of running a business in NASCAR while they are still one of the best, most competitive operations in those two series, with some of the best equipment and staff has some relevance to RGM and every other smaller team in the sport.

I cant count the times I have read someone on this website suggesting that RGM close the Cup operation and open up in NW or trucks as they think Robby could and would have better results. The fact is Robby running a S&P team in CUP is 6X more profitable then finishing top 3 in the truck series.

Also if KHI has looked at the economics of running several teams in the lower tier series, even with the sponsorship he has been able to place, and KHI still feels it is time to get out, what does that tell you? Oh and dont forget KHI was building trucks and supplying parts for other teams. That is income on top of what the actual team and sponsors were bring in. KHI staffs over 140 employees and is a big business with many different sources of income coming in, and going out.

So ask yourself if Kevin Harvick who has strong ties with RCR, owns multiple truck and NW teams, builds trucks for RCR and for a few other teams has chose to close shop, let RCR run his own truck operation and partner with RCR on the two NW teams. What does that tell you about the state of NASCAR and how tough the economy is?
Permalink Reply by alan4s on September 9, 2011 at 9:18pm
The title of the post here pretty much confirms that it's a non-RGM discussion. Maybe you shouldn't click on it?
Permalink Reply by WJM on September 9, 2011 at 7:32pm
I'd like to thank Ted and Ryan for setting me straight. If it ain't talk about Robby starting and parking or why doesn't he just do this or that its not a worthy topic.
Permalink Reply by NIKAL on September 9, 2011 at 7:54pm
Sorry Ryan these Mod's on here think they are God like and can post whatever they want.

WJM your a A-hole for starting this thread! WJM you need to type "Robby Gordon" 100 times and then not posts anything for 1 week. TOG will you do something about this guy?
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on September 9, 2011 at 9:34pm
LMAO, I like the 'GOD'like
Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on September 9, 2011 at 8:24pm
I'm not feeling all that well. I'd like to care but I'm sure he/they/her/ have a reason for doing so. It sucks that folks are going to loose jobs and everything however it's their move. The way I see it Harvicks trucks run well and I'm sure it costs a good dollar to do so but it has a $$$$$$$$$$$ short fall end of story. I'm kinda bummed out about the brown dwarf star that they are calling a comet "Elenin" to be exact. Will it ruin football season and the chase?
If you have the time here it is I know its not racing but maybe he believes in this.....................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scZAOQNopok&feature=results_vide...

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