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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raised a record $2.7 million

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raised a record $2.7 million

June 3, 2026
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA) today announced it raised a record $2.7 million after completing its
Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson

Matt Kenseth talks about joining Legacy Motor Club

Matt Kenseth talks about joining Legacy Motor Club

October 20, 2023
Matt Kenseth made his first appearance for Legacy Motor Club last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Class of 2023
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Matt Kenseth named Legacy Motor Club’s Competition Advisor

Matt Kenseth named Legacy Motor Club’s Competition Advisor

October 10, 2023
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ today announced 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and 2003 Winston Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth as
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 20: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Matt Kenseth speaks during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Charlotte Convention Center on January 20, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Matt Kenseth named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

Matt Kenseth named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list

May 10, 2023
Fresh off a NASCAR Hall of Fame induction earlier this year, 2003 Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth can add another accolade
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 19: (L-R) 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees, Matt Kenseth, Hershel McGriff and Kirk Shelmerdine pose for photos during the Blue Jacket Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 19, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 20, 2023
On Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomed a formidable champion of the stock
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 11: A general view of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jimmy Johnson Hall of Fame Nominee Class of 2024

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

January 20, 2023
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony is presented Friday live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. 2003
RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 21: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #6 Performance Plus Motor Oil Ford, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on September 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

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, driver of the #12 SKF Ford, talks to Dave Blaney during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 5-Hour Energy 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2014 in Kansas City, Kansas.

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

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
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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
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 27: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics 325 in partnership with Rodale Institute at Pocono Raceway on June 27, 2020 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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