Kerry Madsen

Keneric Racing has closed its American Racing operation, leaving Kerry Madsen without a ride in the United States. Madsen will continue to drive the car in Australia. (Jeremy Elliott | jelliott@pennlive.com)

One of the top Sprint Car teams in the United States closed its doors one day after the Knoxville Nationals was complete.

Keneric Racing has shut down its American Sprint Car operation, which leaves driver Kerry Madsen without a ride in the states. The company will continue operations in Australia and keep Madsen on to pilot the car Down Under.

"The American side of Keneric is no longer in existence," Madsen's crew chief Tyler Swank said. "Basically, myself, Kerry and Bob Curtis have been terminated.

"Surprised, no. The fact that it happened so soon, yes. All I'm going to say is that all good things come to an end."

There were no reasons given for the move. Efforts to reach Madsen by phone were unsuccessful at the point of publication. As for Swank, he's already had offers.

"I have not reached out to anybody, but a few have reached out to me," said Swank, who has been with the team since November 2013. "I'm letting the smoke clear.

"I'm in no hurry to go back out. I'm burned out, tired and need a break. I'm just going to take two or three weeks to chill out."

Keneric Racing started its American team in 2010. The group's most successful season came in 2014.

Madsen, and Australian native who relocated to the United States, captured the prestigious Kings Royal in 2014 as well as the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. He finished with six wins and was fourth in the point standings.

This season, Madsen, who was fifth in the 2015 World of Outlaws standings, gave up his full-time status with the series. He competed on a part-time basis on the tour and swept the May Outlaw weekend at Eldora Speedway. He also captured three Nationals Sprint League events.