Chevrolet, RCR unveil new Monte Carlo

CONCORD, N.C. -- Chevrolet and Richard Childress Racing unveiled the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Chevy Monte Carlo Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. RCR also used the opportunity to show off a new paint scheme for Kevin Harvick on the No. 29 Chevrolet for next year.

"We've tested the car, we are really excited about it and what it can do," Childress said. "Hopefully, we can put it where it belongs and that's in the Winner Circle. I can't say enough about what Chevrolet and Goodwrench have down for us through the years.

"Several teams such as Rick Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Inc. helped in the development in this car, as well. There's been a lot of hard work put into this."

Chevrolet and RCR have been partners for 17 years. During that time, they have earned nine NASCAR championships -- six Winston Cup championships with Dale Earnhardt, one Busch Series championship with Harvick and two Craftsman Truck Series championships with Mike Skinner.

For Harvick, the new paint scheme and car suit him just fine.

"Chevrolet has done a lot for me and a lot for RCR," Harvick said. "We've got a car that we think is equal to what we are racing against and I look forward to putting that good looking thing in Victory Lane where it belongs.