Where did Matt Kenseth finish in the 2014 season?
Kenseth finished with 7 top-five and 14 top-ten finishes. He won the summer race in Daytona and the fall race in Kansas. In 2014, Kenseth drove in 19 races in the No. 20, with 10 top-five and 15 top-ten finishes. He won the last race of the year at Homestead, his 29th and final career victory in the Series.
How old was Matt Kenseth when he started racing?
Kenseth was born in Cambridge, Wisconsin. He made an agreement with his father, Roy, that Roy should buy a car and race, and Matt would work on the car until he was old enough to race. Kenseth began stock car racing in 1988 at the age of 16 at Madison International Speedway.
When did Matt Kenseth race for Tim Bender?
In 1997, racer Tim Bender was injured, and Bender’s crew chief/car owner Robbie Reiser hired his former competitor and rival Kenseth to race for him despite having only one Busch start. Reiser said “Matt and I used to have some fierce races against each other.
When did Matt Kenseth win the Winston Cup?
Kenseth moved up in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He won the series’ Rookie of the Year title in 2000 and the championship in 2003. The International Race of Champions invited Kenseth to race in their 2004 season as the reigning champion and he won the season championship.
Where was Matt Kenseth born and raised in Wisconsin?
Kenseth was born in Cambridge, Wisconsin. He made an agreement with his father, Roy, that Roy should buy a car and race, and Matt would work on the car until he was old enough to race.
Where did Matt Kenseth win the Rookie of the Year?
In the season-opening race at Slinger Super Speedway, Kenseth inherited the lead and won his only race of the season when track champion Tony Strupp had a flat tire. He finished sixth in season points and won the track’s rookie of the year award.