Matt Kenseth News

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

November 30, 2012
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced, on behalf of all NASCAR fans who voted, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been crowned the 2012 NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver. The award, given annually since 1956, is Earnhardt Jr.'s 10th consecutive honor and

No poles for first two drivers in points, 1st time ever:

No poles for first two drivers in points, 1st time ever:

November 19, 2012
For the first time in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, both the champion and second in points failed to win a pole during the season. Neither #2-Brad Keselowski nor #15-Clint Bowyer won a pole in 2012. Keselowski is the eighth driver to win the championship

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

November 18, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 15th - WON the CHAMPIONSHIP 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 36th - rear gear 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 21st, late pit road penalty 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 2nd 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 24th 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 18th 7) #16-Greg Biffle

Logano set for his final race with JGR:

Logano set for his final race with JGR:

November 17, 2012
This weekend, Joey Logano will climb aboard the #20 Home Depot/Red Beacon Toyota for the final time. When the green flag falls on Sunday, Logano will begin his final race in the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing ride after four years full-time behind the wheel of the famed car.

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

November 16, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 3rd 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 10th 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 12th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 6th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 41st 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 11th 7) #16-Greg Biffle 13th 8) #29-Kevin Harvick 23rd 9) #14-Tony Stewart 35th 10

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

November 13, 2012
1 - driver winning race and season championship same year (Tony Stewart, 11/20/12) 1 - fewest laps led by race winner (Bobby Labonte, 11/16/03) 1 - fewest cautions (11/14/99) 2 - races won from the pole 5 - fewest caution laps (11/14/99) 6 - fewest on lead lap at finish

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Phoenix?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Phoenix?

November 11, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 32nd - accident 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 6th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 28th - accident 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 4th 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 14th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 30th - accident 7) #11-Denny Hamlin 2nd 8) #14-Tony Stewart 20th

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Phoenix?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Phoenix?

November 9, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 24th 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 14th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 16th 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 4th 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 22nd 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 11th 7) #11-Denny Hamlin 3rd 8) #14-Tony Stewart 9th 9) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 2nd 10

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride UPDATE:

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride UPDATE:

November 7, 2012
Kyle Busch would love to offer Ross Kenseth a Camping World Truck Series ride in 2013. While Busch is quite impressed with Kenseth and has raced against the 19-year-old in various series, the biggest stumbling block for inking a deal could be sponsorship. 'I 'd like

Dollar General expanding sponsoring of Joe Gibbs Racing UPDATE Vickers full ride:

Dollar General expanding sponsoring of Joe Gibbs Racing UPDATE Vickers full ride:

November 6, 2012
As many companies are trending away from full-season sponsorships in the Sprint Cup Series, Dollar General is moving toward a 36-race commitment. CEO Rick Dreiling said the discount retailer will increase its spending on NASCAR for the sixth consecutive year, backing

Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

November 6, 2012
* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the

Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General:

Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General:

November 6, 2012
Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General: As many companies are trending away from full-season sponsorships in the Sprint Cup Series, Dollar General is moving toward a 36-race commitment. CEO Rick Dreiling said the discount retailer will increase its spending

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

November 4, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON (1) 2) #2-Brad Keselowski, 2 (8) 3) #15-Clint Bowyer, 6th (4) 4) #5-Kasey Kahne, 25th (15) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 20th (12) 6) #24-Jeff Gordon, 14th (16) 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 13th (5) 8) #

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

November 4, 2012
* Jimmie Johnson earned his 60th career win in his 397th race. * Jimmie Johnson became the eighth driver in history to reach 60 career wins. * It is the 12th time in Jimmie Johnson's career that he has won back-to-back races. * It is the seventh time Jimmie Johnson

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride:

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride:

November 3, 2012
Kyle Busch would love to offer Ross Kenseth a Camping World Truck Series ride in 2013. While Busch is quite impressed with Kenseth and has raced against the 19-year-old in various series, the biggest stumbling block for inking a deal could be sponsorship. 'I 'd like