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Ranking the 5 Most Disappointing Drivers in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2013 NASCAR season has seen a handful of drivers dominate early. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth, for example, seem strong as NASCAR heads deeper into the season. Other drivers, though, have been disappointing. Some were solid last year but haven't had the same success this season. Show More Summary

Matt Kenseth's Risky Move to 'Dark Side' at Joe Gibbs Racing Paying Off Big

Owner Jack Roush lamented the loss of Matt Kenseth to what he called "the dark side" of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Others thought perhaps Kenseth, who turned 41 in March, was making a mistake by leaving the comfort of a 14-year association with Roush for the uncertainty of a new gig this late in the game. Show More Summary

Power Rankings: It’s Matt Kenseth’s turn at the top

It's time for Power Rankings! After every race, we'll opine about who we think is at the top of the Sprint Cup heap and how and why they got there. Remember, this isn't scientific, as our formula is the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Show More Summary

FYI WIRZ: NASCAR's Matt Kenseth, Top Drivers Talk Darlington Final Flag

Maybe the final flag at Darlington Raceway should be called the tattered flag, not the checkered flag, owing to the winning walls that surround the 1.366-mile oval with 25-degree banking. NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers find many ways to scrape...Show More Summary

Matt Kenseth's Win: Lost Opportunity of the Past or Hope for the Future?

Interview With Matt Kenseth, Winner of The Southern 500 at Darlington

Matt, third win this year.  That leads everybody in the Sprint Cup Series.  You’re up to third in points. Congratulations on your win tonight.  Also congratulations on your son Ross’ win at South Boston tonight.  Big evening tonight for the Kenseth men.  Talk about how you won this race tonight. MATT KENSETH:  Thanks.  I appreciate it. Yeah, I mean, the win, all the [...]

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Southern 500 at Darlington – Race Results

POS Driver Car # MFG 1 Matt Kenseth 20 Toyota 2 Denny Hamlin 11 Toyota 3 Jeff Gordon 24 Chevrolet 4 Jimmie Johnson 48 Chevrolet 5 Kevin Harvick 29 Chevrolet 6 Kyle Busch 18 Toyota 7 Carl Edwards 99 Ford 8 Juan Pablo Montoya 42 Chevrolet 9 Dale Earnhardt Jr 88 Chevrolet 10 Ryan Newman [...]

Matt Kenseth Snatches Victory from the Jaws of Defeat at Darlington

Kyle Busch appeared to be headed for another weekend sweep after winning the Nationwide race at Darlington on Friday night. However, a funny thing happened as they were bringing out the dustpan. Matt Kenseth chased down the dominant car of the night, passed him with relative ease and then strolled away to a 3.165 second victory. Show More Summary

Southern 500 2013 Results: Reaction, Leaders and Post-Race Analysis

Matt Kenseth came on late to win the 2013 Bojangles Southern 500. He overcame teammate Kyle Busch with just 12 laps to go to grab the win. The race was clean up until the 300th lap, but anyone who made comments about the lack of caution flags likely jinxed the race. Show More Summary

A dream win: Matt Kenseth wins at Darlington for third win of 2013

The significance of winning at Darlington is no more evident than when a two-time Daytona 500 champion emerges from his car and says it's the biggest of his career. That two-time 500 champion is Matt Kenseth, and he passed teammate Kyle...Show More Summary

NASCAR Nationwide Race at Darlington Raceway – Race Results

POS Driver Car # MFG 1 Kyle Busch 54 Toyota 2 Elliott Sadler 11 Toyota 3 Brian Vickers 20 Toyota 4 Joey Logano 22 Ford 5 Matt Kenseth 18 Toyota 6 Kyle Larson 32 Chevrolet 7 Regan Smith 7 Chevrolet 8 Sam Hornish Jr 12 Ford 9 Kasey Kahne 5 Chevrolet 10 Justin Allgaier 31 [...]

Voices From the Cheap Seats: Gibbs Redemption Shows NASCAR is Out of Touch

With all the hubbub over the last two weeks about a connecting rod that was found to be a mere three grams underweight in the engine of Joe Gibbs Racing star, Matt Kenseth, and the resulting penalties levied by NASCAR, the main question...Show More Summary

Penalties against Matt Kenseth, JGR substantially reduced on appeal

An appeals board has sharply reduced the penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing and Matt Kenseth stemming from the Kansas race, dealing a stinging blow to NASCAR and giving Kenseth a boost in his race for the Chase. During postrace inspection...Show More Summary

Joe Gibbs Racing Penalties Reduced Following Appeal

Joe Gibbs Racing had many of their penalties for the No. 20 team reduced during the appeal process on Wednesday. Driver Matt Kenseth and owner Joe Gibbs had their points penalties reduced from 50 to 12 points. Crew chief Jason Ratcliff’s...Show More Summary

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Aaron’s 499 at Talladega – Race Results

POS Driver Car # MFG 1 David Ragan 34 Ford 2 David Gilliland 38 Ford 3 Carl Edwards 99 Ford 4 Michael Waltrip 55 Toyota 5 Jimmie Johnson 48 Chevrolet 6 Regan Smith 51 Chevrolet 7 Martin Truex Jr 56 Toyota 8 Matt Kenseth 20 Toyota 9 Scott Speed 95 Ford 10 Aric Almirola 43 [...]

Roush Looks To Build On ’Dega Success With ‘Plate King’ Gone

Matt Kenseth took his restrictor-plate talents to Joe Gibbs Racing, leaving Roush Fenway Racing hoping its remaining drivers picked up a thing or two from their departed teammate. It’ll be a tough act to follow, to say the least. Last season, Kenseth racked up a stunning average finish of 2.0 and a Driver Rating of 121.1 [...]

NASCAR Transcript: Interview With Matt Kenseth

Last year your average at restrictor plate tracks was a 2.0 finish.  How will your success at plate tracks in 2013 change now that you’re with a different team? MATT KENSETH:  Yeah, that was a pretty gawdy number, I don’t think we’ll ever be able to do that again.  It’s the same approach, you show up at the [...]

NASCAR Sprint Cup: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond – Race Line-Up

POS Driver Car # Make 1 Matt Kenseth 20 Toyota 2 Brian Vickers 11 Toyota 3 Jeff Gordon 24 Chevrolet 4 Kasey Kahne 5 Chevrolet 5 Clint Bowyer 15 Toyota 6 Juan Pablo Montoya 42 Chevrolet 7 Joey Logano 22 Ford 8 Kyle Busch 18 Toyota 9 Martin Truex Jr 56 Toyota 10 Mark Martin [...]

Who's Right in Penalty and Illegal Parts Dispute: Matt Kenseth or NASCAR?

Call it a photo finish, an unbreakable tie—or perhaps the rarest of situations where both sides are right. That's how I see the dispute between NASCAR and team owner Joe Gibbs, driver Matt Kenseth and crew chief Jason Ratcliff in light...Show More Summary

Sit on it, NASCAR, Kenseth wins Richmond pole

Uhh, take that NASCAR? In an ultimate bit of irony, Matt Kenseth won the pole for Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400, doing so just two days after NASCAR slammed him and his team with a massive 50-point penalty and a monster $200,000 fine when Kenseth's engine failed inspection following his win at Kansas. Show More Summary