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Matt Kenseth News
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
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