Matt Kenseth News

Porter to run some BGN in 2003 and other news UPDATE:

Porter to run some BGN in 2003 and other news UPDATE:

February 7, 2003
NASCAR All-Pro Series driver, Toby Porter of Greenville, SC, and Dirt Late Model driver, Adam Stevens of Portsmouth, OH, have been named as the primary drivers for MJ Motorsports for the 2003 season. , who has scored two wins on the All-Pro Series this season, will

Geoffrey Bodine draws the pole for the Budweiser Shootout:

Geoffrey Bodine draws the pole for the Budweiser Shootout:

February 6, 2003
In a special-event race sponsored by Budweiser, with the starting order determined by a glorified video game, Dale Earnhardt Jr. figured to have a good shot at success in Thursday's draw for the Budweiser Shootout starting lineup. So much for that. Earnhardt Jr. will

Kenseth Re-ups with Roush? UPDATE:

Kenseth Re-ups with Roush? UPDATE:

February 3, 2003
hearing it was reported on Wisconsin's The LTN Hour radio show that Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 DeWalt Ford with Roush Racing, has signed a four(4) year extention to remain at Roush. His contract was due to run out at the end of the 2004 season.(2-2-2003) UPDATE

ISA ceases to exist UPDATE 2 track to sue:

ISA ceases to exist UPDATE 2 track to sue:

January 31, 2003
hearing the new International Stockcar Alliance [ISA] ( isaracing.com - the site is now down) which was supposed to start up and run in 2003, will either not exist or not run until 2004. The series, based and run in Canada was to feature a chance for a driver and a

Las Vegas Open Testing os over:

Las Vegas Open Testing os over:

January 30, 2003
The Jan.27-30 Cup/BGN testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is over, the following are the driver who tested and the fastest four for each day, no other speeds were posted: Jan. 27-28 #17-Matt Kenseth (fastest on the 27th with a speed of 162.247) #60-Stanton Barrett (

Biffle to use Kenseth backup at Daytona:

Biffle to use Kenseth backup at Daytona:

January 29, 2003
#16-Greg Biffle said that the team plans to use a backup car from teammate #17-Matt Kenseth for the Daytona 500 rather than one of their cars following a poor test session during NASCAR Preseason Thunder at Daytona earlier this month.(NASCAR PR)(1-29-2003)

Kenseth and Smirnoff Ice?

Kenseth and Smirnoff Ice?

January 27, 2003
hearing #17-Matt Kenseth will race either 8 Cup or 8 BGN races with Smirnoff Ice as the sponsor, the BGN thing makes sense, since he is running 15 races with Bayer/Alka Seltzer, not sure about the Cup part of the rumor.(1-25-2003) UPDATE: hearing this is for 8 Cup

Brooke Gordon subpoenas Jeff’s competitors:

Brooke Gordon subpoenas Jeff’s competitors:

January 23, 2003
Lawyers for Jeff Gordon's wife have subpoenaed records from his competitors and NASCAR for use in their divorce case. Geoff Smith, general manager of Roush Racing, said the team planned to file an order Friday to block Brooke Gordon's request in Wayne County Circuit

#54 Testing at Talladega this week UPDATE:

#54 Testing at Talladega this week UPDATE:

January 21, 2003
While the teams learned a lot about setting up cars for qualifying during the Daytona tests, they still have to concern themselves with the race. Brand new BelCar Racing, which announced the partnership between Sam Belnavis and Travis Carter last week, is one team

Stewart to run 4 ISA events:

Stewart to run 4 ISA events:

December 21, 2002
Stewart to run 4 ISA events: The International Stockcar Alliance (ISA) announced today that 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Tony Stewart will race in four events in the 2003 ISA Exide Racing Series. Stewart will be one of several Winston Cup veterans to take part

Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long):

Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long):

December 13, 2002
Winningest First Team drivers chosen All-America once again (sorry this is kind of long): The two drivers who have won First Team honors on the All-America Auto Racing Team more than anyone else - Steve Kinser and John Force - have been elected to the team yet again

Kenseth’s Dad to Promote Track UPDATE:

Kenseth’s Dad to Promote Track UPDATE:

December 12, 2002
Kenseth's Dad to Promote Track UPDATE: Madison International Speedway will have its third different owner since the track re-opened in 1992. Terry Kunes is in the process of finalizing the purchase of Madison International Speedway. Mr. Kunes has announced that Roy

Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:

Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:

December 9, 2002
Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3: According to NASCAR sources there will be a speedway test at Talladega Superspeedway for the Dodge and Ford teams in December. The test was arranged after the Dodge and Ford teams explained that they’re basically working with

Awards Handed Out:

Awards Handed Out:

December 6, 2002
Awards Handed Out: Several other yearlong contingency awards were handed out at Friday's breakfast: --Bud Pole Award: For the most poles in the season, with $100,000 going to rookie of the year Ryan Newman. --Clevite Engine Builder of the Year Award: A $77,000 award

Stewart Sporting News Driver of the Year:

Stewart Sporting News Driver of the Year:

December 4, 2002
Stewart Sporting News Driver of the Year: The Sporting News announced today that Stewart has been chosen as the NASCAR Driver of the Year, a noteworthy prize since the award is voted on by his fellow drivers. Stewart received 39% of the first-place votes while Jimmie

Drivers looking to move up to Busch:

Drivers looking to move up to Busch:

December 3, 2002
2001 NASCAR Goodys Dash Series Champion, Cam Strader is exploring options to move to the BGN full time next season. Strader is pursuing a full-time ride, and may compete in the Dash Series events at Daytona, Charlotte, and Bristol as well in 2003. Strader was the rookie

2002 Auto Racing All-America team voting:

2002 Auto Racing All-America team voting:

November 28, 2002
2002 Auto Racing All-America team voting: Ballots are in the mail to almost 300 members of the motorsports press to select the 12-driver 2002 Auto Racing All-America team. Among those on the 2002 ballot are two former three-time Jerry Titus Award winners, John Force

Fox News:

Fox News:

November 22, 2002
Fox News: Not surprisingly, Fox has said a firm "no" to old age and treachery and "yes" to the bright young stars of NASCAR. Airing this Sunday during NFL on Fox coverage is the first wave of the 2003 NASCAR on FOX on-air promotion campaign. The spots feature several

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

November 19, 2002
Some Stats - Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years: this year's group of top 10 drivers in the final points standings is the youngest by average age since 1988. Based on what a driver's age was AT THE TIME THE SEASON ENDED. 2002 (driver's age at the time the season ended

Kenseth’s Dad to Promote Track:

Kenseth’s Dad to Promote Track:

November 19, 2002
Kenseth's Dad to Promote Track: Madison International Speedway will have its third different owner since the track re-opened in 1992. Terry Kunes is in the process of finalizing the purchase of Madison International Speedway. Mr. Kunes has announced that Roy Kenseth