KNOXVILLE, Iowa – As the saying goes, the only thing constant in motorsports is change.

KCP Racing will epitomize that adage for the immediate future, as the team has parted ways with longtime driver Ian Madsen, effective immediately.

“We thank Ian Madsen for everything he has done for us for the last seven-plus seasons,” said team owner Matt Barbara. “It was not a decision that we took lightly. Ian has been our only driver since the inception of the team, and we wish him all the best.

“We will not be in action this weekend, and our search for a new driver is underway.”

Madsen’s tenure at KCP Racing was a strong one, including two Knoxville Raceway track titles, as well as the 2018 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and numerous race wins.

Moving forward, the KCP Racing team will be idle for the interim as they search for a replacement pilot to fill the seat of their sprint car.

“Again, I really want to reiterate how tough of a day this really is,” Barbara added. “We do wish Ian nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”

Madsen had competed in 19 of the 23 World of Outlaws sprint car events contested this season, with two top-five and 11 top-10 finishes in 17 feature starts.

In total, the team had accrued 30 starts in 2020, with nine top fives and 21 top 10s.