Matt Kenseth News

Chase Notes/Stats before California:

Chase Notes/Stats before California:

August 28, 2007
#99-Carl Edwards' big win at Bristol clinched him a spot in his second Chase after missing in 2006. #20-Tony Stewart's fourth got him back in the Chase (his third) after failing to make it in 2006. #17-Matt Kenseth limped home to a 39th, but became the first driver

Kahne Set To Join California Speedway Walk Of Fame:

Kahne Set To Join California Speedway Walk Of Fame:

August 28, 2007
#9-Kasey Kahne will take his place alongside past California Speedway Nextel Cup race winners when he is inducted into the California Speedway Walk of Fame on Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 pm. Fans can join Speedway officials and Kahne as his footprints, signature

Kenseth wins Late Model race:

Kenseth wins Late Model race:

August 27, 2007
Matt Kenseth won the All-Star 50, a late-model stock car race held at the Milwaukee Mile, on Sunday. Kenseth broke the late-model track record in qualifying before starting the race in the eighth position after the top eight in qualifying started in inverse order.

Roush has Busch Series sponsor for Ragan and Edwards, third team possible

Roush has Busch Series sponsor for Ragan and Edwards, third team possible

August 26, 2007
As far as sponsorship for Roush Fenway Racing's Busch Series teams, team president Geoff Smith said that Discount Tire will return with David Ragan next season and a group of companies will sponsor Carl Edwards. A third team is being explored, possibly for Travis Kvapil

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

August 25, 2007
after Bristol [24 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 3582 / clinched chase spot 2) #20-Tony Stewart 3233 -349 / clinched 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 3229 -353 / clinched 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 3163 -419 / clinched 5) #99-Carl Edwards 3160 -422 / clinched 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3059

Sharpie 500 Fast Facts:

Sharpie 500 Fast Facts:

August 25, 2007
.. Carl Edwards won the Sharpie 500, his sixth victory in 109 Nextel Cup Series races .. This is his second victory and 10th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in seven races at Bristol Motor Speedway. .. Kasey Kahne (second

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

August 21, 2007
after Michigan [23 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 3471 2) #11-Denny Hamlin 3195 -276 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 3117 -354 4) #20-Tony Stewart 3073 -398 5) #99-Carl Edwards 2970 -501 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2959 -512 7) #31-Jeff Burton 2927 -544 8) #5-Kyle Busch 2881 -590

Michigan Fast Facts:

Michigan Fast Facts:

August 21, 2007
.. Kurt Busch won the 3M Performance 400, his 17th victory in 243 Nextel Cup Series races. .. Busch moved into a tie with Marvin Panch, Curtis Turner and Dale Earnhardt Jr., for 39th on the all-time wins list. .. This is his second victory and seventh top-10 finish

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

August 17, 2007
Matt Kenseth was at The Milwaukee Mile on Thursday shaking down the super late model car he'll be racing on Sunday, August 26th at The Mile, the morning after racing in the Nextel Cup race in Bristol, TN. Team Red Bull and driver #84-A.J. Allmendinger also stayed over

Chase Notes/Stats before Michigan:

Chase Notes/Stats before Michigan:

August 14, 2007
Not that anyone mentioned it Sunday, but Jeff Gordon became the first driver (barring penalty) to clinch a spot in the 2007 Chase at Watkins Glen. The significance? Now crew chief Steve Letarte and JG can really take some chances to get wins over the next four races

Fan arrested after going on the track UPDATE:

Fan arrested after going on the track UPDATE:

August 14, 2007
The sports marketing folks will tell you NASCAR has become a Big Four sport in the country because easy access to drivers makes them seem like ordinary people. Very easy access, one fan proved on Sunday afternoon when he simply walked onto the track for an autograph

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

August 12, 2007
after Watkins Glen [22 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 3384 2) #11-Denny Hamlin 3040 -344 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 2952 -432 4) #20-Tony Stewart 2939 -445 5) #99-Carl Edwards 2824 -560 6) #31-Jeff Burton 2806 -578 7) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2789 -595 8) #5-Kyle Busch 2757 -

Watkins Glen Race Facts:

Watkins Glen Race Facts:

August 12, 2007
.. Tony Stewart won the Centurion Boats at The Glen, his 32nd victory in 306 Nextel Cup Series races. .. Stewart moved into a tie with Dale Jarrett for 19th on the all-time wins list. .. This is his third victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his fourth

Kenseth to Run Busch Race at the Glen:

Kenseth to Run Busch Race at the Glen:

August 7, 2007
Matt Kenseth will be driving the #17 Aflac Ford in Saturdays Busch Series race at Watkins Glen. It will be the first time since 1999 that Kenseth has competed in the NBS at The Glen.(Roush Fenway PR)(8-7-2007)

Bristol race includes at least ten Cup drivers:

Bristol race includes at least ten Cup drivers:

August 6, 2007
The Food City 250 hits a high note with Nextel Cup drivers, with at least 10 expected to do double duty, competing in the Friday night event on Aug. 24 before taking part in the sold out Sharpie 500 on Saturday evening. Defending race winner Matt Kenseth will go after