Matt Kenseth News

Matt Kenseth talks about joining Legacy Motor Club

Matt Kenseth talks about joining Legacy Motor Club

October 20, 2023
Matt Kenseth made his first appearance for Legacy Motor Club last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Class of 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame member and former Cup champion spoke to NBC Sports and The Associated Press about his role with the team and moving forward

Matt Kenseth named Legacy Motor Club’s Competition Advisor

Matt Kenseth named Legacy Motor Club’s Competition Advisor

October 10, 2023
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ today announced 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and 2003 Winston Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth as a Competition Advisor. In this role, Kenseth will provide guidance and strategy on the competition side, serving as a mentor to drivers Erik Jones

Matt Kenseth named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

Matt Kenseth named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

May 10, 2023
Fresh off a NASCAR Hall of Fame induction earlier this year, 2003 Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth can add another accolade to his stacked resumé after being named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers on Wednesday

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 20, 2023
On Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomed a formidable champion of the stock car racing’s premier division, one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most successful modern-era crew chiefs and a driver who competed in NASCAR events during

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

January 20, 2023
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony is presented Friday live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. 2003 Cup Champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, 1986 NASCAR West Series champion Hershel McGriff, and Kirk Shelmerdine, a four-time

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

May 4, 2022
Driver Matt Kenseth and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine—both champions at NASCAR’s highest level—will become the newest Modern Era members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, along with ageless Hershel McGriff, who was elected from a group of five Pioneer Division nominees

Matt Kenseth Completes Boston Marathon

Matt Kenseth Completes Boston Marathon

April 18, 2022
NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Matt Kenseth added to his sporting resume Monday, completing the Boston Marathon with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute and 40 seconds

Ryan Blaney Joins Dad Dave, Other NASCAR Drivers in SRX Plans

Ryan Blaney Joins Dad Dave, Other NASCAR Drivers in SRX Plans

March 8, 2022
In the latest roster announcement, it was revealed that father-and-son duo Dave and Ryan Blaney would both compete in the SRX season finale at Sharon Speedway. Dave Blaney is a co-owner of the Ohio venue, and won a World of Outlaws event there last year

Matt Kenseth says full-time racing is over

Matt Kenseth says full-time racing is over

November 18, 2020
There’s little chance Matt Kenseth will return to race in the NASCAR Cup Series, at least in a full-time capacity

After positive COVID test, Matt Kenseth and Justin Haley pit crews undergo changes

After positive COVID test, Matt Kenseth and Justin Haley pit crews undergo changes

November 7, 2020
UPDATE: Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press reports that Matt Kenseth will have a backup crew for Sunday's season finale, with the exception of gas man Mike Metcalf

Chip Ganassi Racing and AdventHealth raise awareness for Breast Cancer in Kansas

Chip Ganassi Racing and AdventHealth raise awareness for Breast Cancer in Kansas

October 17, 2020
The No. 42 Chevrolet, driven by Matt Kenseth, takes on a new look and picks up a passenger this weekend at Kansas Speedway as Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and AdventHealth race to highlight breast cancer awareness. The No. 42 AdventHealth Chevrolet will include pink accents

Matt Kenseth doesn’t expect to be racing in 2021

Matt Kenseth doesn’t expect to be racing in 2021

September 9, 2020
Chip Ganassi Racing's Matt Kenseth joined Brad Gillie and Brad Daugherty on Tuesday night's Late Shift on Sirius XM NASCAR

Phil Surge replaces Chad Johnston as Matt Kenseth’s crew chief

Phil Surge replaces Chad Johnston as Matt Kenseth’s crew chief

August 4, 2020
Statement from Chip Ganassi Racing: "Phil Surgen has been named crew chief for the No. 42 team at Chip Ganassi Racing beginning this weekend at Michigan International Speedway and for the balance of the 2020 season. Surgen, who is currently a race engineer on the No

Bubba Wallace to Chip Ganassi Racing? UPDATE: RPM offering partial ownership?

Bubba Wallace to Chip Ganassi Racing? UPDATE: RPM offering partial ownership?

August 3, 2020
UPDATE 2: Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that the team is close to adding another new sponsor and that the ownership stake offered to Bubba Wallace is in the 10-20% range

Matt Kenseth says he’s not adapting as quickly as hoped

Matt Kenseth says he’s not adapting as quickly as hoped

June 7, 2020
With finishes of 23rd at the second event at Charlotte Motor Speedway and 16th last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kenseth has an average finish of 21st through his first five races back

Chevy NASCAR Cup Series: Matt Kenseth Teleconference Transcript

Chevy NASCAR Cup Series: Matt Kenseth Teleconference Transcript

May 14, 2020
MATT KENSETH, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CAMARO ZL1 1LE, spoke with media via teleconference to discuss his anticipation to returning back to racing, how he has been able to prepare for his first race back, the challenges that come with racing at Darlington Raceway, and

Matt Kenseth to drive the No. 42 for rest of the season; championship waiver granted

Matt Kenseth to drive the No. 42 for rest of the season; championship waiver granted

April 28, 2020
UPDATE 2 4-28-2020:  NASCAR has approved the Playoff waiver request from Chip Ganassi Racing for Matt Kenseth.  He is now eligible to compete for the 2020 NASCAR Cup championship

Matt Kenseth to serve as grand marshal of XFINITY race at Road America

Matt Kenseth to serve as grand marshal of XFINITY race at Road America

August 16, 2019
Matt Kenseth, the most successful NASCAR driver to come from Wisconsin, will serve as grand marshal for the state’s biggest stock-car race next weekend

Matt Kenseth wins Slinger Nationals

Matt Kenseth wins Slinger Nationals

July 10, 2019
Lest there be any question about the way Matt Kenseth passed Ty Majeski to win the 40th Slinger Nationals on Tuesday night, Majeski answered it before it was asked

ISM Raceway unveils exclusive Matt Kenseth bobblehead

ISM Raceway unveils exclusive Matt Kenseth bobblehead

October 26, 2018
PHOENIX- In honor of Matt Kenseth's 2017 Can-Am 500 win, ISM Raceway today announced its first-ever bobblehead promotional giveaway featuring the driver of the No. 6 Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing