Found August 18, 2012 on Start 'N' Park Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Fusion heads into Michigan third in the Sprint Cup points standings with just four races to go before the Chase begins. Kenseth, who was the last driver to win a non-Chase championship, met with members of the media prior to the first practice session Friday at Michigan International Speedway. TALK ABOUT COMING TO MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY THIS WEEKEND. “I am looking forward to being here for the second race on the pavement and having the tire issues worked out. We have one race under our belt and got to test here so we are looking forward to getting out there and seeing if we got our stuff a little better.”  YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NASCAR AFTER THE LAP EVENT IN LAS VEGAS WHICH WAS ANNOUNCED EARLIER TODAY? “I think you hit it. That sounds good. We have a lot to think about before we get to that obviously. Ford does a lot there giving away vehicles so that is exciting for the fans but I am more excited about the race that is...
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