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"I've thought about this decision for many
months, if not longer," Kahne tweeted on Thursday. "It's time
for me to step away from racing in NASCAR full time. ... Racing
in Cup full time for a few more years was just something that I
couldn't commit to.
"I'm not sure what the future holds for me, but I know I'm at
ease with the decision that I have made. The highs didn't
outweigh the lows and the grueling schedule takes a toll on your
quality of life."
Kahne, 38, is 28th in the series standings. He has won 18 times
in a career that started in 2004.
Currently part of Leavine Family Racing, Kahne also owns teams
in the World of Outlaws sprint-car series.
"I need to spend more time doing the things I enjoy and love and
that's spending time with [my 2-year-old son] Tanner and my
sprint car teams," Kahne wrote. "I've had a great career in
racing and met so many amazing people and fans along the way."
He is the second NASCAR driver in two days to announce he won't
race full-time in 2019. On Wednesday, Elliott Sadler, who has
driven on the NASCAR national series level since 1997, also
announced he was stepping aside from racing to spend more time
with his children.
"It's time for me, as a Dad, to help my kids pursue their
dreams," Sadler wrote.
--Field Level Media
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