“We had a meeting, and he told me his plans and we discussed what we were going to do in ’13,” Childress told USA Today on Monday during the Sprint Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C. “He’ll do well over there at Stewart-Haas and RCR will keep going and moving forward.”

Harvick has been behind the wheel of the No. 29 Chevrolet at Richard Childress Racing since moving to the series in the second race of the 2001 season after the death of Dale Earnhardt in that year’s season-opening Daytona 500. Earnhardt’s No. 3 was renumbered No. 29 and Harvick was promoted from RCR’s Nationwide (then-Busch) Series program. Harvick continued to race full-time in the Nationwide Series that year, claiming that series’ championship while also claiming Cup top rookie honors.

Harvick is still remaining fairly mum on his future move, claiming earlier this week that he didn’t have anything to reveal about his 2014 plans. He is still under contract with Richard Childress Racing through the end of the 2013 season, and therefore, will remain behind the wheel of the No. 29 this year.

The makeup of Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014 is still somewhat unclear, though. In 2013, the organization plans to field three full- time entries, driven by team co-owner Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Danica Patrick. Earlier this week, Stewart hinted that SHR may expand to four teams in 2014, but nothing was definite.

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“The NASCAR Foundation is proud to partner with great charities like Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma through our online autions,” NASCAR Foundation Executive Director Lorene King said. “The impact that the institute is making towards advancements in the treatment of pediatric trauma is truly remarkable.”

The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma is located within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and was established with the help of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and his wife, Judy. The institute’s mission is to save injured children’s lives through research and education.

Items in the auction include race-used, autographed sheet metal, firesuits, a steering wheel and several helmets. To view a complete list of items and for additional auction information, visit NASCAR.com/Foundation.

Donations for the Childress Institute are also being accepted. Donations may be made by visiting InjuredKids.org and clicking “Donate” or by going to WakeHealth.org/OnlineGift.htm. A $10 donation may also be made via text by texting WIN to 80077.

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