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Matt
Matt
Kenseth answers fan questions once a week.
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February 20, 2008 |
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Would consider
driving a truck, at least a race or so a year?
That would be really cool.
Tim Goodwin, Sweetwater, Tenn.
Chris Pizzaia, Wantagh, N.Y. |
2008 Q&A
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No. Although it looks
like fun, right now I stay plenty busy with the
cup and nationwide series. Also there has never
really been an opportunity for me to get in a
competitive truck and race.
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Hi Matt, when you
are out and about, do you ever let Katie drive?
Or do you do all the driving around town? And if
you do let Katie drive, are you a backseat
driver? (or maybe Katie should answer that one!)
Stacy Lueck, Iron Ridge, Wis. |
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That’s funny because
she was just driving me today. I drive 99% of
the time. I am a terrible passenger. As much as
I hate riding Im sure she hates driving me!!!
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What Cup drivers
remind you of yourself, as far as driving style
and on track demeanor?
Johnny MacAllister, Mt. Olive,
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I don’t really know.
When I started in Cup, or even Busch for that
matter, I tried to model my driving style off of
Mark Martin and Jeff Burton. They were my
mentors and teammates at the time and two of the
smoothest and smartest drivers out there. I
still watch them and try to learn. They have
helped me a lot and I still look up to them and
get along with them great even though we all
race for different teams.
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As a former Cup
champion, how do you feel about the Penske
points switch? I can see where the organization
may feel the need to make a move like that, but
it seems that Kurt is being penalized for being
the former champion in his organization. Would
it bother you to have your points taken away as
a “reward” for being a past champion?
Stephanie Wood, Westland,
Mich. |
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Yes and no. If you can
help the company out without if being a major
hindrance to your own effort, then that’s what
you should do. It really only hurts Kurt for the
first six races where they go off of last years
points. They park the haulers and go through
inspection in order of points, so for the first
several races Kurt’s team may even miss practice
time while waiting to go through inspection.
After Bristol it goes to 2008 points and
everything will be back to normal.
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