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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

Matt Kenseth has no plans to race next year

Matt Kenseth has no plans to race next year

October 6, 2018
Matt Kenseth has no plans to race again after this NASCAR Cup Series season

Kenseth hopes to stay involved with Roush, no plans to race full-time

Kenseth hopes to stay involved with Roush, no plans to race full-time

September 23, 2018
RICHMOND, Va. - Former Cup champion Matt Kenseth won't say that his driving career will end when he climbs from the car after the season finale at Homestead

Kenseth may return for partial schedule

Kenseth may return for partial schedule

September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1040703002917720067

2019 plans for Roush Fenway’s No. 6 still up in the air

2019 plans for Roush Fenway’s No. 6 still up in the air

August 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1035525722373271552

Oscar Mayer teams up with Roush Fenway at Darlington

Oscar Mayer teams up with Roush Fenway at Darlington

August 21, 2018
CONCORD, N.C. & PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO - (Aug. 21, 2018) - Oscar Mayer continues to go to great heights and great lengths to feed people's love of meat. And now, Oscar Mayer is going to new speeds-becoming the official primary sponsor of Matt Kenseth's No. 6