Matt Kenseth News

Rockingham revisited as series makes first trip:

Rockingham revisited as series makes first trip:

April 11, 2012
Rockingham Speedway, a piece of NASCAR history lost for nearly a decade, roars back to life Sunday when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series makes its initial visit to North Carolina's sand hills region. Opened in 1965 -- NASCAR's fourth paved track measuring a mile

Chassis selections for Texas:

Chassis selections for Texas:

April 11, 2012
see the list of many teams and what chassis were selected by the team to run at Texas Motor Speedway: MISSING? why are some teams missing? like the #11, #24, #56 or others? those teams do not report what chassis in the race previews or prs. #1-Jamie McMurray: Crew

Kenseth to return to Daytona for Daytona 500 Champion’s Breakfast:

Kenseth to return to Daytona for Daytona 500 Champion’s Breakfast:

April 10, 2012
Roush Fenway Racing's two-time DAYTONA 500 Champion, #17-Matt Kenseth, is set to return to the site of his historic win this week for a rescheduled fan event celebrating the team's victory. The win in the 54th 'Great American Race' also earned a milestone victory

History and Notes at Texas Motor Speedway:

History and Notes at Texas Motor Speedway:

April 10, 2012
� Construction began in 1995. � The first NASCAR race was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on April 5, 1997. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was on April 6, 1997. � There have been 22 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway, one per

Tire testing at Michigan: UPDATES:

Tire testing at Michigan: UPDATES:

April 5, 2012
Goodyear Tire Testing is scheduled at Michigan International Speedway on Tuesday April 3rd and Wednesday April 4, 2012. Drivers scheduled to test: #2-Brad Keselowski (Dodge), #17-Matt Kenseth (Ford), #42-Juan Pablo Montoya (Chevy) and #24-Jeff Gordon (Chevy). The Turn

Numbers Game after Martinsville:

Numbers Game after Martinsville:

April 5, 2012
Some stats from Martinsville and through the first 6 races of the year: 2nd - AJ Allmendinger finally got his first top 10 driving for Roger Penske, finishing second at Martinsville. The runner-up result beats his previous career-best finish, a third in the 2009 Daytona

Tire testing at Michigan: UPDATE:

Tire testing at Michigan: UPDATE:

April 4, 2012
Goodyear Tire Testing is scheduled at Michigan International Speedway on Tuesday April 3rd and Wednesday April 4, 2012. Drivers scheduled to test: #2-Brad Keselowski (Dodge), #17-Matt Kenseth (Ford), #42-Juan Pablo Montoya (Chevy) and #24-Jeff Gordon (Chevy). The Turn

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

April 1, 2012
[after Martinsville, race 6 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 226 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 220, -6 3) #14-Tony Stewart [2 wins], 214, -12 4) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 214, -12 5) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 214, -12 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 214

Stewart leads in sponsor exposure through four races:

Stewart leads in sponsor exposure through four races:

March 31, 2012
Through television coverage of the this season's first four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points races, defending champion #14-Tony Stewart leads in securing on-screen time for his sponsors, while #99-Carl Edwards collected the most verbal mentions for his supporting brands

Postponed Daytona 500 Champion’s Event Rescheduled for April 11, 2012:

Postponed Daytona 500 Champion’s Event Rescheduled for April 11, 2012:

March 30, 2012
2012 Daytona 500 Champion Matt Kenseth and Roush Fenway Racing team owner Jack Roush will return to the 'World Center of Racing' for a special fan forum and lunch event to celebrate their victory in the 54th 'Great American Race.' Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Fans can

Tire testing at Michigan:

Tire testing at Michigan:

March 28, 2012
Goodyear Tire Testing is scheduled at Michigan International Speedway on Tuesday April 3rd and Wednesday April 4, 2012. Drivers scheduled to test: #2-Brad Keselowski (Dodge), #17-Matt Kenseth (Ford), #42-Juan Pablo Montoya (Chevy) and #24-Jeff Gordon (Chevy). The Turn

Sprint All-Star Race Format Places Premium On Winning Segments Prior To 10-Lap Shootout:

Sprint All-Star Race Format Places Premium On Winning Segments Prior To 10-Lap Shootout:

March 28, 2012
The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special

#17 to honor wounded U.S. Marine at Martinsville:

#17 to honor wounded U.S. Marine at Martinsville:

March 27, 2012
In an effort to salute those who have given so much to protect our freedoms, Roush Fenway Racing and driver of the #17 Ford, Matt Kenseth, will be running a special paint scheme at Martinsville Speedway for the Goody's Fast Relief 500. Kenseth's car will be the #17

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

March 25, 2012
[after Auto Club, race 5 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 195 2) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 188, -7 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 178, -17 4) #14-Tony Stewart [2 wins], 177, -18 5) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 175, -20 6) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 173, -

Ford EcoBoost to sponsor Kenseth:

Ford EcoBoost to sponsor Kenseth:

March 20, 2012
#17-Matt Kenseth, will sport the primary colors promoting Ford EcoBoost at Auto Club Speedway this upcoming weekend. This is the first time that the #17 entry for Roush Fenway Racing will carry the Ford EcoBoost paint scheme and comes at a track where Kenseth has achieved