Matt Kenseth News

Darnell & Braun to get seat time in Nationwide Series: UPDATE: Darnell to drive 6 races:

Darnell & Braun to get seat time in Nationwide Series: UPDATE: Darnell to drive 6 races:

January 24, 2008
CitiFinancial has announced it will be the primary sponsor on a variety of Roush Fenway Racing entries in all 35 Nationwide Series events in 2008. Biffle, Kenseth, McMurray, Erik Darnell, Colin Braun, and 2007 series champion Carl Edwards will split seat time in the

CitiFinancial sponsoring Roush:

CitiFinancial sponsoring Roush:

January 19, 2008
CitiFinancial will be the primary sponsor on a variety of Roush Fenway Racing entries in all 35 Nationwide Series events in 2008. The sponsorship is part of Citi's new multifaceted, strategic marketing partnership with Roush Fenway Racing. As part of the relationship

CitiFinancial Sponsoring Roush:

CitiFinancial Sponsoring Roush:

January 18, 2008
CitiFinancial announced it will be the primary sponsor on a variety of Roush Fenway Racing entries in all 35 Nationwide Series events in 2008. The sponsorship is part of Citi's new multifaceted, strategic marketing partnership with Roush Fenway Racing. As part of the

Calinoff returns to spot the #40 car:

Calinoff returns to spot the #40 car:

January 16, 2008
When David Stremme arrived on the Sprint Cup Series scene in 2006, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates hired 15-year veteran spotter Mike Calinoff to provide experience and guidance for the rookie. Now, two years later and faced with a similar scenario, Ganassi

Second day of Goodyear testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

Second day of Goodyear testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

December 13, 2007
The Sprint Cup Series teams of Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and Travis Kvapil have concluded a two-day test session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to help determine which Goodyear tire will be used in the 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 on March 2, 2008. Jeff

Goodyear Testing underway at Las Vegas too:

Goodyear Testing underway at Las Vegas too:

December 12, 2007
Several Sprint Cup Series teams are testing tires Tuesday and Wednesday for Goodyear at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. #20-Tony Stewart, #17-Matt Kenseth, #31-Jeff Burton, #9-Kasey Kahne and #28-Travis Kvapil are taking part in the two-day test session to help determine

Media Selects Dale Earnhardt Jr. Switching Teams As Top Story Of 2007:

Media Selects Dale Earnhardt Jr. Switching Teams As Top Story Of 2007:

December 6, 2007
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcing that he was leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season and subsequently announcing he would be racing for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 was voted the sport's top story for 2007 by members of the media. Members of the media ranked

NASCAR Busch Series Champion’s Week Preview:

NASCAR Busch Series Champion’s Week Preview:

December 4, 2007
In its final season as sponsor of the Busch Series, Anheuser-Buschs Busch brand will celebrate its last title in duplicate. Friday night at the Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Fla., Carl Edwards officially will be crowned the 2007 Busch Series driver champion. On the

NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon Award Winners

NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon Award Winners

November 30, 2007
Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award: Juan Pablo Montoya (#42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) Manufacturers Championship Award: Chevy Marketing Achievement Award: ESPN Marketing Chex Cereals Most Popular Driver Award: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8 Budweiser Chevy) Buddy Shuman Award

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wins Fifth Consecutive NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award:

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wins Fifth Consecutive NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award:

November 29, 2007
The final race has been run, and the checkered flag has fallen on the NASCAR racing season; but before it was all over, race fans answered the call to vote for their favorite driver. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was voted the 2007 NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver for the

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

November 29, 2007
The usual cacophony of New York City traffic noise “ the blare of the horns and screeching of brakes “ was interrupted Wednesday morning as 10 of the world's best drivers fired up their Nextel Cup Series cars for a Victory Lap through the city's streets. With 2007

“COT” to make first appearance at LVMS:

“COT” to make first appearance at LVMS:

November 21, 2007
NASCAR's "Car of Tomorrow" will make take its first laps around the high-banked Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Dec. 11 as five drivers will conduct a tire test on behalf of Goodyear. #20-Tony Stewart, #17-Matt Kenseth, #31-Jeff Burton, #9-Kasey Kahne and #28-Travis Kvapil

Kenseth wins at Homestead; Johnson the champ:

Kenseth wins at Homestead; Johnson the champ:

November 18, 2007
#17-Matt Kenseth won the FORD 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway for his 2nd win of the season and 16th of his career. #2-Busch finished 2nd, followed by #11-Hamlin, #24-Gordon [record setting 30th top 10 in 36 races], #99-Edwards, #1-Truex Jr., #48-Johnson, #31-Burton

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

November 18, 2007
after Homestead [36 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 5455 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5102, -353 3) #20-Tony Stewart 4749 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 4718 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 4623 6) #5-Kyle Busch 4585 7) #99-Carl Edwards 4574 8) #

Rumblings – Homestead race Notes:

Rumblings – Homestead race Notes:

November 18, 2007
Matt Kenseth pretty much had it his own way all day and went on to win the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway....leading 214 of the 267 laps in the process. This was the second win of the season for Matt (he took California back in February) and 16th of his Nextel