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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 30
Veteran Journalist Flaunts Matt Kenseth Receipts Backing NASCAR’s Early Trophy Refusal

Veteran Journalist Flaunts Matt Kenseth Receipts Backing NASCAR’s Early Trophy Refusal

A championship celebration usually comes with a checkered flag, but what happens when the title is settled before the season’s final race? Kyle Larson could face exactly that situation at Martinsville, where scoring 59 points would secure the 2026 Cup Series championship regardless of how his rivals finish.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 23
'I Would Trade Popularity All Day Long'- 3x NASCAR Champ Reveals Lifelong Regret Over Mishandling Matt Kenseth Fallout

'I Would Trade Popularity All Day Long'- 3x NASCAR Champ Reveals Lifelong Regret Over Mishandling Matt Kenseth Fallout

Carson Hocevar’s feuds with Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney have once again put the spotlight on the fine line young drivers must navigate when racing established veterans.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 7
NASCAR needs consistency to take precedence on penalty decisions

NASCAR needs consistency to take precedence on penalty decisions

At some point, consistency has to come into play with how NASCAR decides penalties.

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NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / April 17
NASCAR Addresses Fan Safety Concern After Bristol Garage Fire Incident

NASCAR Addresses Fan Safety Concern After Bristol Garage Fire Incident

A fan approaching Matt Kenseth for an autograph during a red flag at Watkins Glen International is still fresh in fans’ memories. Fans are known to go beyond boundaries just to meet their favorite NASCAR driver.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 8
'I Took Personal': Matt Kenseth Still Not Over Brian France’s Comments About Cup Championship

'I Took Personal': Matt Kenseth Still Not Over Brian France’s Comments About Cup Championship

Matt Kenseth’s 2003 Cup Series championship was a turning point in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series. It led to the traditional full-season championship points format being axed and made way for the Chase format to be born.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 2
Mark Martin Takes Credit for Jack Roush Giving Matt Kenseth His Big Break in NASCAR

Mark Martin Takes Credit for Jack Roush Giving Matt Kenseth His Big Break in NASCAR

Not every driver who has graced NASCAR becomes a Cup Champion. Sometimes, even the best miss out, for reasons that aren’t really quantifiable, but they do leave an impact and pave the way for others, as Mark Martin did for Matt Kenseth.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 30
Matt Kenseth Insists Controversial Cup Title Had A Solid Run-Up and Did Not Come Out of the Blue

Matt Kenseth Insists Controversial Cup Title Had A Solid Run-Up and Did Not Come Out of the Blue

Matt Kenseth is often attributed as the driver who pushed NASCAR to change its traditional championship format and come up with ‘The Chase’ format after winning the 2003 Cup Series championship.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 20
Watch: Matt Kenseth’s Cameo Appearance on Popular Reality TV Show Pawn Stars From Back in the Day

Watch: Matt Kenseth’s Cameo Appearance on Popular Reality TV Show Pawn Stars From Back in the Day

The NASCAR Cup Series stage was a lot different in 2012 from how it is now in 2026. Roush Fenway Racing was still challenging for titles strongly, and its top driver, Matt Kenseth, was still one of the most sought-after superstars in the sport.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 12
Top five moments from NASCAR's former playoff format

Top five moments from NASCAR's former playoff format

Here are the five best moments from NASCAR's playoff system that was in use from 2014-25. 

NASCAR returns to 'Chase' format to decide champions in '26 and beyond
NASCAR’s return to the Chase signals a long-awaited shift back to simplicity
New championship format comes at perfect time for NASCAR 
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 9
'You Have to Sign Him': Mark Martin Was Responsible for Matt Kenseth’s Big Break in NASCAR

'You Have to Sign Him': Mark Martin Was Responsible for Matt Kenseth’s Big Break in NASCAR

Mark Martin’s influence on NASCAR extends well beyond what he accomplished behind the wheel. While he carved out a Hall of Fame career in the sport’s top tier, he also carried weight as a trusted voice, never hesitating to offer thoughtful opinions when he believed the sport needed direction.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 7
'Unless They’re Lying to You': When Matt Kenseth Cleared What NASCAR Drivers Prioritize Over Winning Races

'Unless They’re Lying to You': When Matt Kenseth Cleared What NASCAR Drivers Prioritize Over Winning Races

For many NASCAR drivers, simply reaching the top tier already marks the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. Yet once that first win arrives, the finish line moves.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 12, 2025
Tony Stewart’s Legendary Helmet Throw at Kenseth

Tony Stewart’s Legendary Helmet Throw at Kenseth

The 2012 Bristol night race was 1 of the most legendary races in the sport’s history! And Tony Stewart’s on-track feud with 2003 champion Kenseth was one of its many all-time highlights!

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 3, 2025
'I Wanted to Be Back': Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team

'I Wanted to Be Back': Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team

Former NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth has gone from not liking Erik Jones to being the top guy in his corner emotionally, mentally and even in-person.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 30, 2025
Joey Logano References One of NASCAR’s Fiercest Beefs With Matt Kenseth to Explain Atlanta Misfortune

Joey Logano References One of NASCAR’s Fiercest Beefs With Matt Kenseth to Explain Atlanta Misfortune

The Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway ended in disappointment for some of NASCAR’s best, including the three-time champion Joey Logano. He was among those who got inadvertently caught up in the Stage 2 wreck that collected nearly half of the field.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2024
NASCAR proves it doesn't need playoffs to create championship fight

NASCAR's tight regular-season battle proves it doesn't need playoffs to create championship fight

Past races prove that a complicated points format isn't necessary to produce a championship battle that comes down to the final lap.

Ty Majeski asserts short-track dominance with win at IRP
Ryan Blaney is riding momentum into Brickyard 400
This is why NASCAR's return to the Brickyard 400 is a success
Three to watch, one to avoid for the Brickyard 400
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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2024
NASCAR team makes big personnel change hours before race

NASCAR team makes big personnel change hours before race at Pocono

The change comes in the middle of a sluggish season for the team, which had high expectations coming into the season.

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Why NASCAR should return to Chicago for another street race
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SRX Racing picks and odds Sat., 7/16: Is Tony Stewart good value at I-55 Raceway?

SRX Racing picks and odds Sat., 7/16: Is Tony Stewart good value at I-55 Raceway?

This Saturday is the beginning of dirt SZN, as the SRX gang head to the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri. This 0.3-mile clay oval beauty has 19-degree banking in the corners and 10-degree banks on the straights. It's basically the Thunderdome.  

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