Chad Knaus was left out of the recent round of contract extensions at Hendrick Motorsports, and the crew chief said Friday he’s not received indication that he’ll get one. “I love my job. I love my team. I love it at Hendrick Motorsports,” Knaus said during preparations for the Nextel All-Star Challenge. “But no one has talked to me about staying beyond 2007.” Driver #48-Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowe’s both signed three-year extensions this week that keep them with Hendrick through the 2010 season. But Knaus is still working under his old deal, which expires at the end of next year. Knaus was included in the last round of extensions, which came in May, 2003. Not getting one this week created speculation through the garage that something was amiss.(Associated Press)(5-20-2006)
