Matt Kenseth News

GWC factoid:

GWC factoid:

March 16, 2008
There have been 24 green-white-checkered [GWC] finishes in Sprint Cup history, and only six times has the leader lost the lead on those final two laps. #01-Mark Martin led in the 2007 Daytona 500, #29-Kevin Harvick passed him as a huge wreck took place behind them

New colors for Kenseth at BMS:

New colors for Kenseth at BMS:

March 12, 2008
Matt Kenseth and the #17 team will sport the colors of Dish Network this weekend. He is the second Roush Fenway Racing driver to race the red, black and white Dish Network paint scheme this year. Carl Edwards recently won back-to-back races in the Dish Network car.

Arby’s on the #17 at Atlanta:

Arby’s on the #17 at Atlanta:

March 4, 2008
Arbys returns as primary sponsor of Matt Kenseths #17 Ford in the Nationwide Series this weekend at Atlanta. Arbys adorned the #17 in the Nationwide Series 13 times in 2007. Arbys will also serve as primary sponsor of the #17 Ford later this season at Kansas.(Roush

Edwards in select company…but:

Edwards in select company…but:

March 4, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards is the fifth driver to win the two races following the Daytona 500 in the last 25 years, of the other four, one has won the championship, Dale Earnhardt. The drivers: 1987, Dale Earnhardt, finished 1st in points 1988, Neil Bonnet, 16th 1992, Bill Elliott

Edwards wins again:

Edwards wins again:

March 2, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards won the UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway winning his 2nd race in a row and 9th of his career, taking over the points lead with the win. #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 2nd followed by #16-Greg Biffle, #29-Kevin Harvick, #31-Jeff Burton, #9

Some inspection problems before qualifying:

Some inspection problems before qualifying:

March 1, 2008
The Cup cars of #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #48-Jimmie Johnson and #17-Matt Kenseth were forced to go through the inspection line twice after NASCAR officials found minor violations on their cars. NASCAR officials said the problems were not serious, but the crews of the

Las Vegas Rookie Notes:

Las Vegas Rookie Notes:

February 28, 2008
For the first time in NASCAR's modern-era (since 1972), three drivers share the lead in the Raybestos Rookie standings: Sam Hornish, Jr., Dario Franchitti and Regan Smith. Each driver has 20 points entering the March 2 UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. By

Edwards wins at California:

Edwards wins at California:

February 25, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards won the Auto Club at Auto Club Speedway for his first win of 2008 and 8th win of his career. Edwards led 64 of 250 laps [#48-Johnson led the most]. #48-Jimmie Johnson finished 2nd followed by #24-Jeff Gordon, #18-Kyle Busch [new points leader], #17

Some Engine News:

Some Engine News:

February 25, 2008
Hendrick Motor Sports had apparently found a way to squeeze more power out of their engines, according to dyno numbers, but actually had to dial back some. Yet, it's not Hendrick that has Cory DeMarco, front tire changer for Yates Racing. "Toyota has the most power

The DISH Network to sponsor Roush cars for 15 races:

The DISH Network to sponsor Roush cars for 15 races:

February 21, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing announced DISH Network has signed on as a sponsor in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. DISH Network will have a team representative and serve as a primary sponsor in 15 Sprint Cup Races in 2008, alternating between three Roush Fenway drivers. Greg Biffle

Kenseth going for 3 in a row at Calif:

Kenseth going for 3 in a row at Calif:

February 20, 2008
#17-Matt Kenseth, attempting to win the Auto Club 500 for a third-straight year, is the all-time leader in NASCAR wins at California Speedway, posting six wins total; four in the Nationwide Series and two in the Sprint Cup Series. Kenseth will run the Carhartt paint

Wypall Wipers announces 2008 Crew Chief Lineup:

Wypall Wipers announces 2008 Crew Chief Lineup:

February 12, 2008
Wypall Wipers announced its all-star line-up of crew chief representatives today, continuing the tradition of top-notch crew chiefs who call Wypall Wipers their wiper of choice. The Wypall Wipers 2008 Crew Chief Program will launch in Daytona on Feb. 17. Serving as

DeWalt NANO Paint Scheme Returns for six races in 2008:

DeWalt NANO Paint Scheme Returns for six races in 2008:

February 5, 2008
The popular, predominantly black, DeWalt NANO Technology paint scheme will return to Matt Kenseth's #17 Ford for six races in 2008. All six are night races with the paint scheme debuting at Phoenix International Raceway on April 12th. After that, the month of May will

Who did the cameras focus on in 2007?

Who did the cameras focus on in 2007?

January 28, 2008
cawsnjaws.com started to keep records of how many commercials there are during Cup races and how much time they take of every broadcast was in response to many fans' unhappiness with those numbers. Soon after I started posting the numbers and even have them archived

Darnell to Run 6 Nationwide Races:

Darnell to Run 6 Nationwide Races:

January 24, 2008
Craftsman Truck Series driver Erik Darnell said Thursday he will run six Nationwide Series races this season for Roush Fenway Racing, making his Nationwide debut at Mexico City on April 20. Darnell will drive Roush Fenway's #17 Ford, normally driven by Matt Kenseth