Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch win Nov 9, 2009
Matt Kenseth was third. Kyle Busch, who had already won the Nationwide and Camping World Truck races at Texas, was trying to become the first driver to win in all three of NASCARs national series on the same weekend. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(30) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 334, 97. 4, 165, 267,515. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Clovis racer Meyers comes so close Nov 8, 2009
Busch started sixth, but blew by pole sitter Matt Kenseth for the lead after 10 laps. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver then led 179 laps in the 200-lap race to claim his series-high eighth victory of the season and the 29th of his career. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 8, 2009
May 8 Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington, S.C.; Matt Kenseth. May 23 Carquest Auto Parts 300, Concord, N.C.; Mike Bliss. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Busch rolling Nov 8, 2009
After taking the lead on the 11th of 200 laps, when he swung his No. 18 Toyota around polesitter Matt Kenseth in the first turn, Busch went on to lead 179 laps and win by 3. 154 seconds over Casey Mears, who was filling in for Jeff Burton in the No. 29 Chevrolet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kyle Bush wins again at Texas Nov 8, 2009
After taking the lead on the 11th of 200 laps, when he swung his No. 18 Toyota around polesitter Matt Kenseth in the first turn, Busch went on to lead 179 laps and win by 3 ... (1) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 115. (Longview Daily News, WA)
From backflip to backslide Nov 8, 2009
His luck has been no better this year, even though the Roush Fenway team got started with Matt Kenseth being the first driver in 12 years to win the first two races of a season and Edwards made the Chase again. We were at the top of our game last year and didn t manage to make the improvements and didn t manage to find the next new thing that we needed this year and that left us with a disappointing year, owner Jack Roush said. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 7, 2009
Matt Kenseth is my pick for this week. Matt has not won a race since February in California as that was his second in as many weeks. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Don't experiment with Texas lineup Nov 7, 2009
Matt Kenseth: Jamie McMurray became the first non-Chase participant this season to win a "Chase" race, at 'Dega last week, and Kenseth might just become the second this weekend. Statistically speaking: Kenseth excels at Texas with one win, six top fives, and nine top 10s in 14 attempts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kenseth takes Nationwide pole Nov 7, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas Matt Kenseth will start on the pole for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas, five spots ahead of points leader Kyle Busch. Kenseth earned his first pole in his 13 Nationwide races this season, the 16th in his career, with a qualifying lap of 187. (Longview Daily News, WA)
MOTOR SPORTS Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season Nov 7, 2009
Nationwide pole: Matt Kenseth will start on the pole for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas, five spots ahead of points leader Kyle Busch. This article appeared on page B - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Win gives McMurray bittersweet send-off at Roush Nov 5, 2009
It gave him the track position he needed to get to the front, and he found a friend in teammate Matt Kenseth, who gave McMurray a partner to fend off the usual late-race insanity. I was lucky he was behind me, said McMurray, who is close friends with Kenseth. (Longview Daily News, WA)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
"AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)
McMurray wins at Talladega, Johnson widens points lead Nov 2, 2009
"NASCAR halted the race for almost 13 minutes when officials helped free Newman from his battered car. The accident set up the two-lap overtime finish. McMurray led the way for the final restart and protected his lead before Kurt Busch triggered the 13-car pileup coming out of turn four on the second-to- last lap."Luckily Matt Kenseth was right behind me, and Matt's my teammate, and he's also a really good friend of mine," said McMurray, who has yet to secure a ride for the 2010 season. "I had a... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
Roush Fenway drivers Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will be the first to compete with the new power plant, which did well during tire tests last month at Daytona. We had some good results, said Doug Yates, co-owner of Roush Yates Engines, which developed the engine in conjunction with Ford s engineering and manufacturing support. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Marcos Ambrose (47) spins in Turn 4 in front of Matt Kenseth (17) during the Tums 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski holds off Busch to win at Memphis Oct 25, 2009
Keselowski was leading when a caution came out on the final lap because Stephen Wallace spun after tangling with Matt Kenseth ... (18) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 254, 94. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR: Martinsville domination encouraging for Johnson Oct 25, 2009
Keselowski was leading when a caution came out with two laps to go because Stephen Wallace spun after tangling with Matt Kenseth. Wallace banged into Kenseth's car after the race and the two had words on pit road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cup dominance has precedent Oct 25, 2009
During 2005, when only 10 drivers qualified for the Chase, all five from Roush Racing then Martin, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth made the Chase. Together, the group racked up 15 wins but failed to win the championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski prevails in crash-filled Nationwide race at Memphis Oct 25, 2009
Matt Kenseth got into the back of Steve Wallace and put Wallace into a spin in the closing laps, which set up a green-white-checkered finish. As Keselowski and Busch headed to the finish line, Busch moved to the inside of Keselowski and bumped into him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FR9 engine to debut at Talladega for Ragan and Kenseth Oct 24, 2009
Roush Fenway Racing drivers David Ragan and Matt Kenseth will utilize the engine in the Amp Energy 500. "Those of us who have been involved in this project agree that one of the biggest hurdles we've faced in making this transition has been the fact the current Ford engine is still so competitive, along with the economics of making obsolete the inventory of the current engine and parts," said Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto Racing Notebook: Points leader Johnson qualifies 15th Oct 24, 2009
Ford said Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will use the "FR9.". The motor is the first new model produced by the company since the 351 Windsor in 1991, and the first engine the company has produced specifically for use in NASCAR.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ford to debut new motor next week at Talladega Oct 24, 2009
Ford says Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will both use the "FR9.". The motor is the first new model produced by the company since the 351 Windsor in 1991, and the first engine the company has ever produced specifically for use in NASCAR.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Nationwide - Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 Preview Oct 24, 2009
16 Matt Kenseth (Cambridge, WI) Ford/CitiFinancial ... Matt Kenseth will make his first start in Memphis since the inaugural seriesrace back in 1999. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Catch me if you can Oct 20, 2009
He ended the year with a 56-point margin over runner-up Matt Kenseth. As the only driver to make NASCAR's playoffs every year, Johnson has accumulated 17 Chase wins to this point, which is by far more than any other competitor. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kyle Busch rolls to seventh Nationwide win of season Oct 20, 2009
The crash also took out Cup star Matt Kenseth, who led 21 laps early before getting caught in the second wave of the incident ... (2) Matt Kenseth, Ford, accident, 69, 95. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rewind | Tracking th00004000e top 12 and on to Martinsville Oct 19, 2009
Late in the race, he and Matt Kenseth were the only cars who looked like they could challenge Johnson for the win. Johnson beat him off pit road on the last round of pit stops to take back the lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson widens points lead with another Chase race win Oct 18, 2009
Matt Kenseth finished second, followed by title contenders Kahne and Gordon. Rookie Joey Logano was fifth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson Ends 4-Year Losing Streak at Lowe's Oct 18, 2009
Matt Kenseth was second, followed by Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon, Johnson's teammate at Hendrick Motorsports. Martin, who started the race 12 points behind his teammate in the standings, finished 17th in part because of front-end damage received when he ran into the back of Juan Pablo Montoya on an early restart. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 17, 2009
Feb. 15: Daytona 500 Daytona; Matt Kenseth. Feb. 22: Auto Club 500 Auto Club (California); Matt Kenseth. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch widens points lead with another victory at Charlotte Oct 17, 2009
Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano, the winner of the last two Nationwide races, were among those involved in the big wreck. "We just kind of got collected in that mess," Kenseth said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bliss fastest in Nationwide practice Oct 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 15, 2009 09:15 PMModified Thu, Oct 15, 2009 09:15 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson zips to pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Kasey Kahne, a Chase driver, qualified third, followed by Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart, another title contender. "We were a little bit off from practice," Kahne said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 250, 79. 3, 124, 144,340. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Will someone stop Hendrick at Cali? Oct 10, 2009
Matt Kenseth looking to spoli Hendrick domination at California - SI.com - Fantasy ... Matt Kenseth has three wins and 11 top-10 finishes at California ... Matt Kenseth: In the heady euphoria of a second straight victory to open the season, Kenseth exclaimed in unusually optimistic style that the season was going to be fun. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Homestead hosting IRL, NASCAR title weekends Oct 9, 2009
Homestead is probably best known for two things: Deadly Hurricane Andrew, which ripped the city to shreds in 1992, and its spot as the place where Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth have hoisted NASCAR championship trophies. More sets of racing eyes will be on the city this fall than ever before. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
17 Matt Kenseth (Cambridge, WI) Ford/R riers. 18 Kyle Busch (Las Vegas, NV) Toyota/M. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 5, 2009
"Biffle was third, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, Kahne and Martin.David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch.Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor.Price Chopper 400 Results1. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 129.8 rating,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt endorses McGrew for 2010 Oct 4, 2009
Matt Kenseth and Travis Kvapil will test Tuesday and Wednesday for Goodyear, which is in the very early stages of testing a tire that is 1 1/2 inches taller and wider than the current model. Roush Fenway Racing will have to bring different cars with 17-inch wheels compared to the cars with 15-inch wheels currently used to accommodate the larger tire. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Johnson wins Dover, closes in on lead Sep 30, 2009
Matt Kenseth was the highest non-Chase driver at third. Martin holds a 10-point lead over Johnson heading into next week at Kansas Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
Matt Kenseth was the highest non-Chase driver at third ... (23) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 400, 100. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Sep 30, 2009
May 8 Diamond Hill Plywood 200, Darlington, S.C.; Matt Kenseth. May 23 Carquest Auto Parts 300, Concord, N.C.; Mike Bliss. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bowyer takes the Nationwide race, but the fight's on pit road Sep 30, 2009
(11) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 92. 3, 130, 16,675. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Roush cars lagging Sep 30, 2009
"Of the other Ford teams, Paul Menard will start 10th. David Ragan, Matt Kenseth, McMurray, Edwards and Labonte will line up 21st or worse.During the final practice, Biffle was sixth fastest and McMurray eighth. None of the others were among the 10 fastest cars."Everybody has criticized us about being a little bit slower than the rest of the Chase guys right now," Biffle said. "We're trying to close that gap. "Maybe we can learn a l 00003F78 ittle bit [from our teammates] ... and make us a... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson takes Dover race Sep 30, 2009
Restart after restart in the final 200 laps, Johnson easily pulled away to a sizable advantage, whether it was Martin, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya or Matt Kenseth racing him for the lead. Martin had the final chance to run Johnson down after a restart on lap 374 but could make little progress. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards may be hobbled but says he's not out of Chase Sep 30, 2009
"Indeed, the problem goes deeper. Edwards, who won a series-most nine races last season, has not won this season, and neither has Greg Biffle, his Roush Fenway Racing teammate in the Chase.Another teammate, Matt Kenseth, won the first two races of the season but did not win again and missed the Chase for the first time since it was implemented in 2004.It's a far cry from a year ago when Edwards was the Chase leader coming into Kansas. He finished second to Jimmie Johnson, who beat Edwards in a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dover Notebook: Logano fine after barrel-roll wreck Sep 30, 2009
Matt Kenseth missed the first Chase for the first time since its inception in 2004. He raced at Dover like he was still in contention for a championship. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Round Two Of The Chase Moves To Dover Sep 26, 2009
Biffle grabbed the lead from his Roush Fenway Racing teammate Matt Kenseth with eight laps to go and then held it for his second victory of the season. Kenseth, who led a race-high 136 laps, finished second. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne Already Doomed In The Chase Sep 22, 2009
He ended the year 56 points ahead of second-place Matt Kenseth. Fortunately, Johnson did not bear the same distractions that Kahne is facing right now. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
Six cars those of Stewart, Johnson, Ryan Newman, Jamie McMurray, Bobby Labonte and Matt Kenseth did not pit, but the rest of the lead-lap cars did ... (38) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 300, 54. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rocky Road Ahead Sep 17, 2009
With Matt Kenseth dropping from 12th to 14th place and losing his playoff berth at Richmond, Johnson is the only driver to qualify for all six Chases. The Field: Kurt Busch won the first Chase and Stewart the second before the Johnson Era became officially recognized with a first title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chase in 2009 could end with winless champ Sep 17, 2009
" Busch, Matt Kenseth, David Reutimann, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano all won races and failed to qualify. In 2003, Kenseth became the fourth NASCAR driver to win a championship with only one win -- Bill Rexford in 1950, Ned Jarrett in 1961, Benny Parsons in 1973 and Kenseth in 2003. "At the end of the day, it matters who wins the championship; it is not who wins the races," Montoya said. "It doesn't matter who beats you one day or another. You can't start being focused on one. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kyle Busch this year's headliner outside the Chase Sep 17, 2009
Instead, the driver who dominated the regular season in 2008 and then had everything go wrong in the Chase is like former champion Matt Kenseth and so many others: building for next year while the top 12 battle for the championship and hope like heck that those outside the Chase don't do anything to foil their chances. Though he's out of contention, Busch will try to add to his victory total - he shares the series lead with four - while doing whatever he can to help teammate Denny Hamlin in his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Winless series champ still a playoff possibility Sep 16, 2009
Busch, Matt Kenseth, David Reutimann, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano all won races and failed to qualify. NASCAR is no different from other professional sports when it comes to crowning champions. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Richmond Notebook: Johnson viewed as favorite among Chasers Sep 15, 2009
"I think until somebody dethrones the 48, it's the 48," Matt Kenseth said of Johnson, who has won the past three series titles and was one of four drivers, along with Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin, to lock up his spot in the Chase before Saturday night's race ... Matt Kenseth opened the season with victories in the Daytona 500 and at Fontana in the second race, but said the beginning of the end started the next week. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chase Is On But No One Is A Heavy Favorite Sep 15, 2009
Johnson and Matt Kenseth were the only drivers to qualify for the Chase each season, but Kenseth failed to make it this year after finishing 25th at Richmond. He ended up 38 points behind 12th-place Vickers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hamlin Wins Big At Richmond, Vickers Squeaks In Chase Sep 14, 2009
"It would have been better if it weren't for that last caution but that's okay." Matt Kenseth came to Richmond 12th in points, but failed to qualify for the playoffs after dealing with an ill-handling car throughout the race. Kenseth, who won at Daytona and California at the start of the season, finished 25th and missed making the Chase for the first time since the championship format began in 2004. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Vickers steps up to claim Chase berth Sep 14, 2009
Vickers had just one top-10 finish in 10 previous Richmond starts, but stepped up to finish seventh and steal the spot earmarked for either Kyle Busch or Matt Kenseth. We picked one heck of a night to have a great car, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin celebrates; so does Vickers Sep 14, 2009
In the end, one driver dropped out of the top 12 -- Matt Kenseth -- and one raced his way in -- Vickers, who finished seventh. While Vickers and his Red Bull Racing team will make their first appearance in the Chase, Kenseth's record of participating in every Chase since its inception in 2004 (a distinction he shared with Jimmie Johnson) came to an end. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin finally tastes victory at home track Sep 13, 2009
On the bubble was Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, who started the race in the 12th and final qualifying spot, with hard-charging Brian Vickers and Busch, owner of four wins this season, right on his bumper. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin wins, but Busch falls short of Chase Sep 13, 2009
The final spot went instead to Brian Vickers, who knocked both Busch and Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth out of contention with a career-best seventh-place run ... Busch and Matt Kenseth, who had made the Chase in each of its first five seasons, were the two drivers shut out of the field. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The King Is Back Sep 12, 2009
37: Points separating Kyle Busch, in 14th place in the Cup standings, and 12th-place driver Matt Kenseth. 56: Largest points deficit overcome by a driver to make the Chase (Jeremy Mayfield in 2004). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
