Matt Kenseth News

Roush/Yates Engine Woes Update:

Roush/Yates Engine Woes Update:

February 22, 2004
Reigning series champion #17-Matt Kenseth said Roush Racing has determined what caused the engine failures in teammates #6-Mark Martin and #99-Jeff Burton last weekend in Daytona and is confident the problem is corrected. Kenseth said each engine had something different

Tony Sr. crew chief of the week:

Tony Sr. crew chief of the week:

February 19, 2004
Not surprisingly, NASCAR fans have selected Tony Eury Sr. as crew chief of the week in the Nextel Cup series. Eury heads the crew on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona 500-winning car, which also won one of the twin 125-mile qualifying races and was third fastest in time

Pennzoil back to Cup…on the #99 for Vegas UPDATE:

Pennzoil back to Cup…on the #99 for Vegas UPDATE:

February 18, 2004
been told that Pennzoil, currently a primary sponsor in Roush Racing's #9 part time Busch Series team and Cup associate on all the teams, will be the primary sponsor for Jeff Burton on the #99 Roush Racing Ford at Las Vegas [Jayski will be there]. See my #99 Team Paint

Smirnoff and DEI?

Smirnoff and DEI?

February 16, 2004
Several teams were hoping for a strong showing to attract potential sponsors, including the #1 DEI Chevy with John Andretti. DEI is in discussions with Seagram's Smirnoff brand.(Yahoo Sports), however, it was recently announced that Smirnoff Ice re-signed with Matt

NASCAR Sponsors Debuting during the Daytona 500:

NASCAR Sponsors Debuting during the Daytona 500:

February 14, 2004
The Daytona 500, one of the largest and most-watched sporting events of the year, is more than just NASCAR’s richest and most prestigious race. It is a television event used by some of America’s largest and most successful companies to launch new advertising campaigns

Stock Car Fans Ramblings – Twin 125’s:

Stock Car Fans Ramblings – Twin 125’s:

February 13, 2004
We had the running of the Gatorade Twin 125's at Daytona International Speedway, and if Jr's car was awful Thursday it's gonna be a long day for 42 other drivers on Sunday. Greg Biffle grabbed his first career-pole Sunday, and he'll lead 'em to the green as the first

Newman the Chosen One:

Newman the Chosen One:

February 12, 2004
Ryan Newman, who led NASCAR’s premier series in wins and poles last season en route to a sixth-place finish in the championship, has been voted the preseason No. 1 in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series by motorsports media. Newman, the 26-year-old Indiana native who

Gillette To Unviel New Commercials:

Gillette To Unviel New Commercials:

February 6, 2004
As part of the excitement surrounding next weekend's "Great American Race" in Daytona, and proving yet again the marketability of the sport's flashy young drivers, Gillette will be unveiling a series of national television spots this weekend featuring its Gillette

USA Weekend Special TODAY:

USA Weekend Special TODAY:

February 6, 2004
To celebrate the kickoff of the 2004 racing season, USA WEEKEND Magazine's gathered all EIGHT active NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship winners for an afternoon of photos and fun. Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace, Matt Kenseth, Terry Labonte, Bobby

Smirnoff Ice Back with Kenseth:

Smirnoff Ice Back with Kenseth:

February 4, 2004
Smirnoff Ice will sponsor Roush Racing driver Matt Kenseth in six races during the 2004 season: May 30 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s July 3 Pepsi 400 at Daytona July 25 New England 300 at New Hampshire August 8 Brickyard 400 at Indy September 5 Pop Secret 500 at California

Less of a driver ‘feel’?

Less of a driver ‘feel’?

January 29, 2004
The NASCAR Busch and Cup teams have headed west for the first big test of the new downforce and tire package. Several teams hit the asphalt of Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Monday. They were joined on Tuesday by about 40 teams as preparations for the 2004 season hit

Been asked……what’s up with IROC? UPDATES OFFICIAL Announcement..Drivers?:

Been asked……what’s up with IROC? UPDATES OFFICIAL Announcement..Drivers?:

January 16, 2004
Series winner gets $1 million New sponsor: Crown Royal Old Tracks Out...except Dayotna New Tracks In: Texas, Richmond and Atlanta Drivers can use their familiar car number Vickers can't run the series Looks for at least 5 Cup drivers, but Jeff Gordon will likely bow

Best Driver List AND:

Best Driver List AND:

January 13, 2004
Not that a British publication should be considered particularly authoritative where stock-car racing is concerned, but the Autosport magazine’s list of the world’s top 50 drivers did not include NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth. Jeff Gordon didn’t

Kenseth’s Busch Plans UPDATE:

Kenseth’s Busch Plans UPDATE:

January 13, 2004
Matt Kenseth said his team was going to try to merge its Busch Series programs together. "Our Pennzoil deal with Roush (Racing) in the #9 car, I'm going to run three races. I think Jeff Burton's running three and Mark Martin's running three," he said. "We're still

Best Driver List:

Best Driver List:

January 11, 2004
Not that a British publication should be considered particularly authoritative where stock-car racing is concerned, but the Autosport magazine’s list of the world’s top 50 drivers did not include NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth. Jeff Gordon didn’t

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

January 11, 2004
#29-Terry Cook says he'll likely remain with K-Automotive Motorsports, there's a much better chance both Cook and sponsor Power Stroke Diesel will move to either Roush Racing or ppc Racing. It is believed that Cook's interest in ppc Racing revolves around the fact

Roush and Yates? UPDATE 3 mergine engine programs:

Roush and Yates? UPDATE 3 mergine engine programs:

January 7, 2004
hearing Robert Yates Racing and Roush Racing are teaming up to build engines together at Yates engine shop? hearing it's a two way technology transfer as chassis info is headed back to Yates' group from Roush. It's along the lines of GM's "Key Partners" group. The

Assoc sponsor re-ups with the #17:

Assoc sponsor re-ups with the #17:

January 6, 2004
GE Advanced Materials announced that it has renewed as an associate sponsor of 2003 Winston Cup Champion, Matt Kenseth, and the #17 DEWALT Ford Taurus for the 2004 NASCAR racing season. The extension marks the second year that GE Advanced Materials has teamed up with

Kenseth’s Busch team sold?

Kenseth’s Busch team sold?

January 6, 2004
hearing that #17 Busch Series team that Matt Kenseth drives for and owned by John Reiser has been sold to Roush Racing.(1-6-2004)

Kenseth honored in a hometown parade:

Kenseth honored in a hometown parade:

December 28, 2003
Entering his hometown, Matt Kenseth was greeted with NASCAR flags flying from every pole and a temporary population sign that reads, "Cambridge: Population 1,100 and Matt." Kenseth was in awe Saturday as thousands of fans cheered on their hometown hero in a parade