Matt Kenseth News

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

June 25, 2008
With the second year in the 12-team Chase format, more current members of the top 12 are within one race of dropping out than this time last year, 7 to 2. More outside the top 12 are within one race of the top 12, 5 to last year's 2. Even though there's 10 long races

#17 to carry Celtics decal:

#17 to carry Celtics decal:

June 25, 2008
In honor of the Boston Celtics 17th NBA title, Matt Kenseth's #17 DeWalt Ford will carry a special congratulatory decal. The #17 crew will also don pit caps to celebrate the occasion. On Wednesday, June 25, Kenseth along with his Roush Fenway Racing teammates and the

Racing Resources says

Racing Resources says

June 24, 2008
*Carl Edwards won the Camping World RV Rental 250 at The Milwaukee Mile. It was his 14th career win in 123 Nationwide Series races. Edwards' last win came at Nashville in June 2007, a 36-race stretch. He became the 10th different winner of 2008. *Edwards is listed

Roush Fenway hopes to have drivers locked in soon for ’09:

Roush Fenway hopes to have drivers locked in soon for ’09:

June 23, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing hopes to soon solidify its current driver lineup in the same positions for 2009, team president Geoff Smith said Sunday at Infineon Raceway. The first item would be locking in #16-Greg Biffle, who said Friday he expects to complete the deal this

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Infineon race 16 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Infineon race 16 of 36]:

June 22, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2408 [5 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2305 -103 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2256 -152 [1 win] 4) #99-Carl Edwards 2150 -258 [3 wins] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2079 -329 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2041 -367 7) #16-Greg Biffle 2019 -389 8) #11-Denny Hamlin

Edwards Gets a New Crew Chief:

Edwards Gets a New Crew Chief:

June 17, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing announced that effective immediately, Drew Blickensderfer will assume crew chief duties with the #60 Nationwide entry with driver Carl Edwards. Pierre Kuettel assumes crew chief duties with the #17 Nationwide entry to be driven by Matt Kenseth and

Some drivers upset with Dale Jr. passing pace car:

Some drivers upset with Dale Jr. passing pace car:

June 16, 2008
Several drivers were upset that #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. was allowed to speed up and pass the pace car during a caution so he could save gas to make it to the finish line. The running start gave Earnhardt enough momentum to allow him to turn his engine off and coast

Michigan International Speedway Fast Facts

Michigan International Speedway Fast Facts

June 15, 2008
.. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the LifeLock 400, his 18th victory in 306 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. .. This is his first victory and 11th top-10 finish in 2008. .. This is his first victory and sixth top-10 finish in 18 races at Michigan International Speedway. ..

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Michigan race 15 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Michigan race 15 of 36]:

June 15, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2213 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2181 -32 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2129 -84 [1 win] 4) #99-Carl Edwards 2007 -206[3 wins] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1959 -254 [1 win] 6) #11-Denny Hamlin 1926 -287 [1 win] 7) #9-Kasey Kahne 1889 -324 [2 wins] 8

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Pocono race 14 of 36]:

June 8, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2084 [4 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 2063 -21 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1939 -145 4) #99-Carl Edwards 1856 -228 [would be 3rd without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 1800 -284 [1 win] 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1799 -285 [1 win] 7) #16-

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

June 5, 2008
the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway was won by Tony Stewart, just beating Robby Gordon. The rest of the results of the race held June 4th at Eldora Speedway: 3) Clint Bowyer, 4) Kenny Wallace, 5) Denny Hamlin, 6) Matt Kenseth, 7) Kevin

Three Roush drivers hit milestones at Pocono:

Three Roush drivers hit milestones at Pocono:

June 4, 2008
#16-Greg Biffle and #26-Jamie McMurray will make their 200th career Cup starts at Pocono. In support of McMurray's 200th Sprint Cup start, the #26 IRWIN Industrial Tools Ford Fusion will carry a special "200" decal on the lower hood in this weekend's Pocono 500. And

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

June 3, 2008
* Kyle Busch won the Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway after starting the race third. Busch scored his eighth career victory in his 127th career race. Busch's previous victory came at Darlington. Busch scored his fourth victory in 2008, the most in the series

Burton’s streak ends:

Burton’s streak ends:

June 2, 2008
#31-Jeff Burton finished eight in the Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs at Dover International Speedway, but was one lap down, ending a streak of 17 straight races of finishing on the lead lap. That was the best streak since matt Kenseth, who had 18 straight races

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

May 22, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 10 Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. McDowell scored a 28th-place finish and captured top rookie honors for the first time this season. #10-Patrick Carpentier led the race at Darlington