Matt Kenseth News

Less of a driver ‘feel’?

Less of a driver ‘feel’?

January 29, 2004
The NASCAR Busch and Cup teams have headed west for the first big test of the new downforce and tire package. Several teams hit the asphalt of Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Monday. They were joined on Tuesday by about 40 teams as preparations for the 2004 season hit

Been asked……what’s up with IROC? UPDATES OFFICIAL Announcement..Drivers?:

Been asked……what’s up with IROC? UPDATES OFFICIAL Announcement..Drivers?:

January 16, 2004
Series winner gets $1 million New sponsor: Crown Royal Old Tracks Out...except Dayotna New Tracks In: Texas, Richmond and Atlanta Drivers can use their familiar car number Vickers can't run the series Looks for at least 5 Cup drivers, but Jeff Gordon will likely bow

Best Driver List AND:

Best Driver List AND:

January 13, 2004
Not that a British publication should be considered particularly authoritative where stock-car racing is concerned, but the Autosport magazine’s list of the world’s top 50 drivers did not include NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth. Jeff Gordon didn’t

Kenseth’s Busch Plans UPDATE:

Kenseth’s Busch Plans UPDATE:

January 13, 2004
Matt Kenseth said his team was going to try to merge its Busch Series programs together. "Our Pennzoil deal with Roush (Racing) in the #9 car, I'm going to run three races. I think Jeff Burton's running three and Mark Martin's running three," he said. "We're still

Best Driver List:

Best Driver List:

January 11, 2004
Not that a British publication should be considered particularly authoritative where stock-car racing is concerned, but the Autosport magazine’s list of the world’s top 50 drivers did not include NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth. Jeff Gordon didn’t

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

Cook to leave the #29? to Roush or ppc? UPDATE 5 testing but no announcement…yet:

January 11, 2004
#29-Terry Cook says he'll likely remain with K-Automotive Motorsports, there's a much better chance both Cook and sponsor Power Stroke Diesel will move to either Roush Racing or ppc Racing. It is believed that Cook's interest in ppc Racing revolves around the fact

Roush and Yates? UPDATE 3 mergine engine programs:

Roush and Yates? UPDATE 3 mergine engine programs:

January 7, 2004
hearing Robert Yates Racing and Roush Racing are teaming up to build engines together at Yates engine shop? hearing it's a two way technology transfer as chassis info is headed back to Yates' group from Roush. It's along the lines of GM's "Key Partners" group. The

Assoc sponsor re-ups with the #17:

Assoc sponsor re-ups with the #17:

January 6, 2004
GE Advanced Materials announced that it has renewed as an associate sponsor of 2003 Winston Cup Champion, Matt Kenseth, and the #17 DEWALT Ford Taurus for the 2004 NASCAR racing season. The extension marks the second year that GE Advanced Materials has teamed up with

Kenseth’s Busch team sold?

Kenseth’s Busch team sold?

January 6, 2004
hearing that #17 Busch Series team that Matt Kenseth drives for and owned by John Reiser has been sold to Roush Racing.(1-6-2004)

Kenseth honored in a hometown parade:

Kenseth honored in a hometown parade:

December 28, 2003
Entering his hometown, Matt Kenseth was greeted with NASCAR flags flying from every pole and a temporary population sign that reads, "Cambridge: Population 1,100 and Matt." Kenseth was in awe Saturday as thousands of fans cheered on their hometown hero in a parade

So…where is NASCAR Legend Harry Gant?

So…where is NASCAR Legend Harry Gant?

December 28, 2003
at Motorsports 2004 - Harry Gant, one of the most popular drivers in the history of NASCAR stock car racing, will be part of the U.S.Smokeless Tobacco Company Motorsports Experience at the Motorsports 2004 Presented by Sunoco show. The three day show takes place at

Cambridge building to house Kenseth memorabilia:

Cambridge building to house Kenseth memorabilia:

December 24, 2003
Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup champion from Cambridge, WI, will display memorabilia from his racing career in a new building in his hometown scheduled to open next spring. Matt Kenseth wants to give back to the place he calls home. And he believes a venue

News From Motorsports 2004 Presented By Sunoco:

News From Motorsports 2004 Presented By Sunoco:

December 22, 2003
"The fan and racer motorsports extravaganza." Triple crown winner J.J. Yeley will be at Motorsports 2004 presented by Sunoco to meet his many fans and sign autographs on Sunday, January 18th, 1:00 to 3:00pm/et. Yeley, just recently selected as the Al Holbert Memorial

Ryan Newman wins Driver of the Year Award 2003:

Ryan Newman wins Driver of the Year Award 2003:

December 21, 2003
Ryan Newman dominated the voting for Speed Channel presents the Driver of the Year 2003. Yet, some might view it as an upset win. It was only the second time in the 37-year history of the award the honor didn't go to a series champion. The last time this happened was

Kenseth to run ASA Late Model:

Kenseth to run ASA Late Model:

December 19, 2003
The American Speed Association has announced the ASA Late Model Series will begin its 2004 season at the .50-mile Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wis. on Saturday, May 8. Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion and former ASA competitor, will compete