Matt Kenseth

Kenseth and No. 17 DEWALT Team Earn Hard-Fought Ninth-Place Finish Under the Lights at Bristol

arowell — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:45:25 -0400

BRISTOL, Tenn. (August 23, 2008) -- Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion team overcame a difficult weekend en route to a ninth-place finish in Saturday night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. After struggling to find the perfect setup during Friday’s practice sessions and qualifying 25th for the 500-lap event, Kenseth and company, led by crew chief Chip Bolin faced an uphill battle. But, in true team 17-fashion, proper adjustments, speedy pit stops and hard driving earned Kenseth another solid finish.

Kenseth Races Hard, No Matter What Kind of Car

arowell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:24:28 -0400

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Matt Kenseth, 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, has rightfully earned a reputation as a clean race car driver. However, if you put him behind the wheel of a go-cart and go racing, you'd better strap your teeth in.

On Thursday afternoon Kenseth and members of the local media gathered at Fun Expedition in Johnson City for a “friendly” drive around its curvy “road” course.

Cup Realignment Highlights Touring Schedule Changes

arowell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:31:28 -0400

-2009 Cup Schedule

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced on Tuesday its 2009 national series schedules, which features realigned dates for the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck series.

There will be a three-way date swap between Atlanta Motor Speedway, Auto Club Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

• Atlanta's second 2009 race will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6, taking the Labor Day weekend slot now held by Auto Club Speedway.

Iowa Eager to Go Racing After Landing 2009 Date

arowell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:24:07 -0400

Track replaces Mexico City; prepares for Aug. 1 debut

• 2009 Nationwide schedule

The newest venue on the Nationwide Series circuit just happens to be a few miles from the corporate headquarters of its subsidiary, Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company.

Roush Fenway Racing Bristol Preview

dyoung — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:45:44 -0400

Will Carl Edwards' hot streak continue with a repeat win at Bristol? All of our drivers are on roll so be sure and watch them fight it out for a win at NASCAR's most exciting track! Get all the important statistics and information regarding Roush Fenway Racing's line-up of drivers and what's in store for this weekend in this week's race preview!

Kenseth Capitalizes on Tough Day at Michigan

arowell — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:49 -0400

Wrestles Loose Car to Top-Five Finish; Gains Two Spots in Chase Standings

Roush Fenway Racing Michigan Preview

dyoung — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:56:41 -0400

Get all the important statistics and information regarding Roush Fenway Racing's line-up of drivers and what's in store for this weekend in this week's race preview!

Wisconsin Connection Took Millard Along for the Ride

arowell — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:07:07 -0400

The Racer's Edge: Tire Management

They say it's not what you know but who you know that gets you places in this world. In the case of Todd Millard, tire specialist for Roush Fenway Racing's No. 17 Ford, it's both.

Millard met the No. 17 car's driver Matt Kenseth when both men were running among the same circles, literally, on the short tracks in Wisconsin.

Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT Team Finish 12th at Watkins Glen

arowell — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:36:34 -0400

Solid Run Moves Kenseth Back into Chase Contention

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 10, 2008) -- Rain canceled qualifying at Watkins Glen International and owners’ point standings set the field for Sunday’s Centurion Boats at the Glen. Matt Kenseth, in the No. 17 DEWALT Ford Fusion rolled off 13th and settled in for the 90 laps of road course racing.

Nationwide: Third Place Finish for Kenseth at Watkins Glen

arowell — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:23:03 -0400

WATKINS GLEN, NY (August 8, 2008) – Matt Kenseth is not usually thought of as a road course specialist, but after Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International he is one step closer. Kenseth finished third in the No, 17 CitiFinancial Ford Fusion; his highest career finish at the track.