Matt Kenseth News

Chase Grid Clinch Update:

Chase Grid Clinch Update:

July 27, 2014
Those drivers with multiple wins and who cannot fall out of the top 30 in points have clinched a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, assuming they attempt to qualify for the remaining races. As was announced after the race in New Hampshire, Dale Earnhardt

Indianapolis & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

Indianapolis & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

July 26, 2014
' 132 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway; 104 in more than one. ' Four drivers have competed in all 20 races at Indianapolis: Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Mark Martin. ' NASCAR Hall of

Dillon wins at Indianapolis:

Dillon wins at Indianapolis:

July 26, 2014
#3-Ty Dillon won the Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ##54-Kyle Busch finished second followed by #20-Matt Kenseth, #5-Kevin Harvick, #22-Joey Logano, #33-Paul Menard, #2-Brian Scott, #42-Kyle Larson, #6-Trevor Bayne, and #7-Regan Smith. There were

Indianapolis Race Fast Facts:

Indianapolis Race Fast Facts:

July 26, 2014
Ty Dillon won the 3rd Annual Lilly Diabetes 250, his first victory in 31 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. Dillon also secured the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus. This is his first victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2014. This is his first victory and second top-10 finish

Busch on pole at Indianapolis:

Busch on pole at Indianapolis:

July 26, 2014
#54-Kyle Busch won the Coors Light Pole for the Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a speed of 179.888mph. #20-Matt Kenseth will start second followed by : #3-Ty Dillon, #5-Kevin Harvick, #9-Chase Elliott, #22-Joey Logano, #7-Regan Smith, #60-Chris

Indianapolis Qualifying Notes:

Indianapolis Qualifying Notes:

July 26, 2014
Kyle Busch(i) won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 3rd Annual Lilly Diabetes 250 with a lap of 50.031 seconds, 179.888 mph. This is his 40th pole in 285 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his fourth pole and 13th top-10 start in 2014. This is his second pole

Dillon fastest in Nationwide happy hour:

Dillon fastest in Nationwide happy hour:

July 25, 2014
#3-Ty Dillon was quickest during happy hour for the Lilly Diabetes 250 with a speed of 180.245mph. He was followed by:#2-Brian Scott, #54-Kyle Busch, #5-Kevin Harvick, #20-Matt Kenseth, #20-Joey Logano, #33-Paul Menard, #7-Regan Smith, #6-Trevor Bayne, and #98-David

Top 10 driver ratings at Indianapolis:

Top 10 driver ratings at Indianapolis:

July 22, 2014
#48-Jimmie Johnson 109.8 #14-Tony Stewart 104.1 #24-Jeff Gordon 102.0 #12-Juan Pablo Montoya 96.7 #18-Kyle Busch 96.5 #5-Kasey Kahne 96.4 #20-Matt Kenseth 95.8 #16-Greg Biffle 94.6 #4-Kevin Harvick 90.2 #11-Denny Hamlin 88.3 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005-

Harvick is most mentioned driver in first half of season:

Harvick is most mentioned driver in first half of season:

July 20, 2014
According to data compiled by Joyce Julius, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Gordon have accounted for the most driver mentions during NASCAR telecasts though Daytona this month: Driver'¦..Interviews'¦..Interview Time'¦..Mentions #4-Kevin Harvick'¦..20'¦..0:

Ford’s win streak longest since 2001 UPDATE2:

Ford’s win streak longest since 2001 UPDATE2:

July 14, 2014
#43-Aric Almirola's win at Daytona was Ford's third straight this season. #2-Brad Keselowski won the week before at Kentucky and #99-Carl Edwards won at Sonoma. The last time Ford won three-straight Cup races in a season was 2005 when Greg Biffle won Dover (June 5)

Last 13 races at NHMS, 13 different winners UPDATE:

Last 13 races at NHMS, 13 different winners UPDATE:

July 13, 2014
Over the course of the last 13 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 13 different drivers have won, tying the record with Texas Motor Speedway from 1998 through 2007. The 13 drivers are: #41-Kurt Busch (1 win in 2014), #16-Greg Biffle (0), #22-Joey Logano(2), Mark

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

July 13, 2014
[after New Hampshire, race 19 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 670 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [2 wins], 658, -12 3) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 634, -36 4) #20-Matt Kenseth, 621, -49 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 598, -72 6) #99-Carl Edwards [2 wins], 574, -96

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

July 13, 2014
[after New Hampshire, race 19 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski, 3 wins, 3rd in points 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 3 wins, 5th 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2 wins, 2nd 4) #99-Carl Edwards, 2 wins, 6th 5) #22-Joey Logano, 2 wins, 9th 6) #

Keselowski wins Nationwide race at New Hampshire:

Keselowski wins Nationwide race at New Hampshire:

July 12, 2014
#22- Brad Keselowski won the Sta-Green 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He dominated most of the race, leading 152 of the 200 laps. #54-Kyle Busch finished second followed by #20-Matt Kenseth, #42-Kyle Larson, #60-Chris Buescher, #11-Elliott Sadler, #2-Brian Scott

New Hampshire Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

New Hampshire Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

July 12, 2014
Brad Keselowski won the 25th Annual Sta-Green 200, his 29th victory in 211 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. He breaks a tie with Matt Kenseth for sole possession of sixth on the all-time NASCAR Nationwide Series wins list. This is his second victory and sixth top-10