Matt Kenseth News

Daytona Notes-n-Nuggets:

Daytona Notes-n-Nuggets:

February 27, 2012
' This was Matt Kenseth's 22nd career victory in his 437th start. ' Matt Kenseth became the ninth driver to win multiple Daytona 500s. ' Matt Kenseth is the first driver to win the 500 after winning one of the Duel races since 2004 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.). ' Matt

Daytona 500 postponed until Monday:

Daytona 500 postponed until Monday:

February 26, 2012
the Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway has been postponed to Monday, Februart 27th at 12noon/et. The race is scheduled to air live on FOX and MRN / SiriusXM Sateliite Radio. Rain has started and stopped a couple times, but there was

All Roush Fenway Racing teams switch to Valvoline NextGen oil:

All Roush Fenway Racing teams switch to Valvoline NextGen oil:

February 26, 2012
Less than one year after the Valvoline brand introduced a revolutionary recycled motor oil that stands up to racing's demanding standards and high-quality performance, Roush Fenway has decided to switch all its Sprint Cup and Nationwide teams to Valvoline NextGen motor

2011 Highest paid drivers:

2011 Highest paid drivers:

February 24, 2012
Forbes.com estimated 2011 NASCAR driver annual earnings, Forbes earnings figures include driving salaries, personal endorsements, share of race winnings, licensing income and bonuses. The top-10: 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. $28 million 2. Jeff Gordon $24 million 3. Tony

Kenseth wins Gatorade Duel 2:

Kenseth wins Gatorade Duel 2:

February 23, 2012
#17-Matt Kenseth won the 2nd Gatorade Duel 150 Qualifying Race for the Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway followed by #78-Smith, #48-Johnson, #33-Sadler, #16-Biffle, #20-Logano, #18-Busch, #24-Gordon, #39-Newman and #5-Kahne. #36-Blaney

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

February 20, 2012
The 2012 edition will be the 54th running of the Daytona 500. Although the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, it has been the season-opener only since 1982. 518 drivers have competed in at least one Daytona 500; 306 in more than one. 35 drivers have won a Daytona

Zest to sponsor Kenseth:

Zest to sponsor Kenseth:

February 16, 2012
Roush Fenway Racing announced a new primary sponsorship for the 2003 Cup Series Champion, Matt Kenseth and his #17 Sprint Cup team. Zest brand of bar soap and body wash will serve as the primary sponsor for four races during the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season for Kenseth

Ford Eco Boost to sponsor Stenhouse in Daytona 500:

Ford Eco Boost to sponsor Stenhouse in Daytona 500:

February 15, 2012
EcoBoost, the line of Ford production car engines that provides increased power and fuel efficiency while reducing emissions, is coming to NASCAR, but not under the hood. Ford is reaching out to its huge racing audience through a multi-tiered marketing campaign focused

Chip Bolin to Fill-In for Bob Osborne at Bud Shootout:

Chip Bolin to Fill-In for Bob Osborne at Bud Shootout:

February 15, 2012
Chip Bolin will serve as crew chief this weekend at Daytona International Speedway on the #99 Fastenal Ford with Carl Edwards due to the passing of Bob Osborne's father. Osborne will return to Daytona next week to lead Edwards and the team in the Gatorade Duels and

Kenseth’s Cup Championship chosen as Top Roush Fenway ‘Winning’ Moment:

Kenseth’s Cup Championship chosen as Top Roush Fenway ‘Winning’ Moment:

February 8, 2012
The NASCAR media named #17-Matt Kenseth's 2003 NASCAR Cup Championship as the top moment in Roush Fenway's '25 Winning Years.' The 2003 Championship won the vote, much in the same fashion as Kenseth meticulously dominated the 2003 season, receiving almost 50 percent

2013 cars to be tested at Homestead: UPDATES:

2013 cars to be tested at Homestead: UPDATES:

February 1, 2012
All four 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car models are scheduled to be tested at Homestead-Miami Speedway February 1st∈ a test that will apparently be closed. That may be the first time crewmen get to see all four models. Why is NASCAR, and its big marketing operation

Roush Fenway to Commemorate ’25 Winning Years’ in 2012:

Roush Fenway to Commemorate ’25 Winning Years’ in 2012:

January 28, 2012
Coming off one of the strongest seasons in its quarter-decade history, Roush Fenway Racing will commemorate 2012 by celebrating its 25th Anniversary of racing at NASCAR's highest levels. Roush Fenway kicked off its '25 Winning Years' program this week on Charlotte

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

January 21, 2012
The NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 with NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers on hand for autographs in the ballroom and Exhibit Hall. Here's a complete rundown of drivers and appearance

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class comprised of the late Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough on Jan. 20 at the Crown Ballroom in the Charlotte

Kenseth loses bet with Dale Jr.:

Kenseth loses bet with Dale Jr.:

January 13, 2012
Matt Kenseth grew a beard during the offseason-and it cost him. At Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 1970s-themed New Year's Eve party, Kenseth was sporting a Fu Manchu and mutton-chop sideburns. Earnhardt bet Kenseth he wouldn 't keep the beard through this week's Preseason Thunder

Testing info:

Testing info:

January 12, 2012
Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:

Best Buy scheme out:

Best Buy scheme out:

January 7, 2012
found on Best Buy Racing's twitter, an image of the #17 Best Buy Ford scheme that is Matt Kenseth scheduled to run in nine 2012 Sprint Cup races, see this image and many other 2012 schemes on the Paint Scheme Gallery.(1-7-2012)

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?: UPDATE:

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?: UPDATE:

December 20, 2011
Roush Fenway Racing and #17-Matt Kenseth appear to be well on their way to securing the Best Buy sponsorship for 2012, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Roush organization has pledged to run Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, without sponsorship but

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?: UPDATE:

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?: UPDATE:

December 20, 2011
Roush Fenway Racing and #17-Matt Kenseth appear to be well on their way to securing the Best Buy sponsorship for 2012, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Roush organization has pledged to run Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, without sponsorship but

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?:

Best Buy to sponsor Kenseth?:

December 15, 2011
Roush Fenway Racing and #17-Matt Kenseth appear to be well on their way to securing the Best Buy sponsorship for 2012, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Roush organization has pledged to run Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, without sponsorship but