Matt Kenseth News

Johnson fastest at Sears Point on Wednesday:

Johnson fastest at Sears Point on Wednesday:

April 25, 2002
Johnson fastest at Sears Point on Wednesday: Rookie [#48] Jimmie Johnson, who had never raced a NASCAR Winston Cup car at Sears Point Raceway, recorded the fastest time during a two-day test session on the 12-turn road course. Johnson turned a time of 1 minute, 17.

Kenseth fastest at Sears Point on Tuesday:

Kenseth fastest at Sears Point on Tuesday:

April 24, 2002
Kenseth fastest at Sears Point on Tuesday: #17-Matt Kenseth posted the top time during the first day of a NASCAR Winston Cup test session on Tuesday at Sears Point Raceway. Kenseth, one of six drivers testing the 10-turn, 2-mile road course in preparation for June'

Testing at Sears Point:

Testing at Sears Point:

April 18, 2002
Testing at Sears Point: #28-Ricky Rudd will highlight a group of six drivers who will participate in a two-day NASCAR Winston Cup test session at Sears Point Raceway, April 23-24. Rudd, a four-time pole-sitter at Sears Point, will be joined at the test by fellow Winston

#17 Team Get’s a Sponsor?

#17 Team Get’s a Sponsor?

April 11, 2002
#17 Team owner John Reiser said hes close to obtaining a sponsorship package which would allow him to continue racing a limited schedule with driver Matt Kenseth. The deal could include up to 15 races. We dont have anything solid, but I believe it will happen, Reiser

New crew chief for the #19:

New crew chief for the #19:

April 9, 2002
Bobby Bakeeff has been named the new crew chief for Tim Sauter and the #19 AP Performance Chevy BGN team. Bakeeff, a Hialeah, FL native, leaves his position as car chief for the #17 Reiser Enterprises BGN effort driven by Matt Kenseth. Bakeeff worked for Reiser Enterprises

Samsung/RadioShack 500 won by Kenseth

Samsung/RadioShack 500 won by Kenseth

April 8, 2002
Samsung/RadioShack 500 won by Kenseth at Texas Motor Speedway. #17-Matt Kenseth won the Samsung/RadioShack 500, his 2nd win of 2002 and third of his career. Kemseth had to fall to the back of the field after an engine change during the only practice held on Friday

Jeff Green wins Texas pole with a new Track Record:

Jeff Green wins Texas pole with a new Track Record:

April 4, 2002
#21-Jeff Green took the pole at Texas Motor Speedway with a speed of 193.493mph, which is faster than the Cup pole record. #87-Joe Nemechek(192.994), #2-Johnny Sauter(192.218), #1-Jimmy Spencer(192.088) and #17-Matt Kenseth(191.843) round out the top 5. Matt Kenseth

Local Team Has an All Winston Cup Flavor; Announces Sponsor:

Local Team Has an All Winston Cup Flavor; Announces Sponsor:

March 13, 2002
Local Team Has an All Winston Cup Flavor; Announces Sponsor: Charlotte, NC: When the MJ Motorsports #97 NASCAR Late Model Super Truck owned by #17 [Matt Kenseth] Winston Cup Spotter, Mike Calinoff, rolls from the transporter on April 6th, it will boast the design and

#17 engine change? UPDATE yes and the #29? no:

#17 engine change? UPDATE yes and the #29? no:

March 10, 2002
#17 engine change? UPDATE yes and the #29? no: it was reported on the FSN's Totally NASCAR that the #17-Matt Kenseth team may have to change an engine after qualifying which means Kenseth would have to fall to the back of the field before the start of the MBNA America

Kenseth wins the Subway 400 at the Rock:

Kenseth wins the Subway 400 at the Rock:

February 24, 2002
Kenseth wins the Subway 400 at the Rock: under yellow after #36-Ken Schrader hit the wall and #31-Gordon spun and left a tire on the track with four races to do, NASCAR said there was not enought laps left to throw a red flag (direct ALL questions on that subject to

First from 25th?

First from 25th?

February 24, 2002
First from 25th? hearing that it is the first time a Winston Cup race has been won from the 25th starting spot in history. Matt Kenseth started from the 25th starting spot at Rockingham (2-24-2002). It was the only spot of the top 33 starting spots that there wasn'

Kenseth wins Subway 400 at the Rock

Kenseth wins Subway 400 at the Rock

February 24, 2002
Kenseth wins Subway 400 at the Rock under yellow after #36-Ken Schrader hit the wall and #31-Gordon spun and left a tire on the track with four races to do, NASCAR said there was not enought laps left to throw a red flag (direct ALL questions on that subject to them

Kenseth to run two more races:

Kenseth to run two more races:

February 22, 2002
#17-Matt Kenseth will add at least two more races to his BGN schedule thanks to his third-place run in the series opener last weekend at Daytona. Kenseth's team, owned by his Winston Cup crew chief, Robbie Reiser, was planning to run just Daytona and Texas. After a

#17 Sponsor? UPDATE:

#17 Sponsor? UPDATE:

February 8, 2002
A sponsor, not sure who yet, will sponsor the #17 BGN team and driver Matt Kenseth for Daytona and Texas.(Matt Kenseth site)(2-7-2002) UPDATE: The sponsor for Daytona and Texas will be Jani-King. White car with black hood with black lettering..(Matt Kenseth site)(2

NASCAR and CASCAR? UPDATE:

NASCAR and CASCAR? UPDATE:

January 26, 2002
NASCAR and CASCAR? UPDATE: the Cayuga 2000 Speedway site is reporting that five 5 NASCAR Stars Officially Signed to race at the track during the final 2002 off weekend (June 28-30th) and Canada Day Weekend. An official press conference will be held sometime in Jan

Million Dollar Scheme:

Million Dollar Scheme:

January 18, 2002
Million Dollar Scheme: DeWalt and driver Matt Kenseth will have a Million Dollar Challenge paint scheme on the #17 Riush Racing Ford as Kenseth tries for the Winston No Bull 5 Million in Las Vegas on March 3rd. See my Paint Schemes Gallery for the image. DEWALT Power

Kraft Foods and Roush Racing Launch Sponsorship:

Kraft Foods and Roush Racing Launch Sponsorship:

January 18, 2002
Kraft Foods and Roush Racing Launch Sponsorship: Roush Racing announced that eight Kraft brands have become associate team sponsors on all five Winston Cup cars in the Roush stable, as well as one Busch series car. Kraft will launch its racing program in Daytona as

Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER – Wallace fastest Thursday:

Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER – Wallace fastest Thursday:

January 17, 2002
Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER - Wallace fastest Thursday: The second wave of Winston Cup testing wrapped up on Thursday and Mike Wallace, driving the #33 Andy Petree Racing Chevy, was the fastest with a lap of 184.302mph turned in the afternoon drafting session. Wallace

Marlin and Martin at the track:

Marlin and Martin at the track:

January 16, 2002
Marlin and Martin at the track: Sterling Marlin and Mark Martin, who tested here last week, were seen patrolling the garage area Tuesday. Marlin, who drives for Ganassi Racing, is shooting a television commercial at the track. Martin came over to say hi to Roush Racing

Reiser team to continue:

Reiser team to continue:

January 14, 2002
The #17 Reiser Enterprises team is in danger of not racing this season, driver Matt Kenseth said. Kenseth, a Winston Cup regular who has shared driving duties with the team the past two seasons, said no sponsor has been found for the program. Kenseth won one race and