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Kenseth answers fan questions once a week.
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September 16, 2009 |
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Dear Matt, I am a huge fan. I was just wondering
what do you think is the hardest part of NASCAR?
Kathryn
Mammoser, Sacramento, Calif. |
2009 Q&A
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The hardest part is being consistently
competitive. The competition is just so tough it is really hard to run well each
and every week. At least for us it has been.
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Matt, I am sure you are disappointed about not
making the Chase, but your loyal fans like
myself will keep cheering you on. Will you
approach the remaining races of the season any
differently?
Sally Bolis,
Coloma, Mich. |
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I don’t think we will approach anything
differently; it is still about being competitive
and trying to win races. We need to work hard to
make the 17 team back into a championship team.
We always examine all aspects of the program and
try to make them stronger.
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Since the 17 won’t be part of the Chase, will
you lobby to be one of the first cars to run the
new Ford engine? I think a lot of us are excited
to see how it performs.
Erik Magnus,
Pinckney, Mich. |
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I am excited to run one, I know they weren't
planning on us running one, but I will probably
make some calls and try to run it at Talladaga.
They are pretty excited about restrictor plate
package and they think it will perform well.
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Hi Matt, What do you think of Petty switching to
Ford for 2010?
Zoran Tomas, Milwaukee, Wis. |
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I think it’s an interesting move. It will be
good for us and for all the Ford teams to add
some quality teams to its stable. Just another
part of NASCAR teams consolidating. Seems like
everyone is going to have 4 to 8 teams they work
with and share info with. I think it’s good from
a business perspective, but takes some of the
team-to-team competitiveness out of it.
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Have you ever broken any bones in your body? If
so, how did you break them?
Karen Elden, Big Lake, Minn. |
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Not really. I crushed the very end of my finger
once working on a race car. Not very exciting, I
know! I really don’t want to break any bones
either!!!
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