In memory of Nicki Kenseth 
Nicola Sue Kenseth, age 63, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, died at Oak Park Place in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2012, following a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
     Nicki is survived by her husband, Roy, her children Kelley (Shawn) and Matt (Katie), and five grandchildren: Ross, Amber, Evan, Kaylin, & Grace. She is further survived by her mother, Audrey Loga Nasett, brothers John (Julie), Chuck (Teri), Bjorn, and sister Cathy, plus numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in Nicki’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Agrace Hospice, and Willerup Methodist Church.

Nicki Kenseth Memorial Donations may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association
Agrace HospiceCare
Willerup Methodist Church

Daytona pre-season testing
NASCAR teams hit the pavement at Daytona International Speedway for pre-season testing in January. Matt Kenseth rolled out his Best Buy Ford in test colors.
Matt Kenseth Thursday Q&A
Earnhardt to Kenseth: Pay up
At Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr. looking to collect on $2,500 bet with Matt Kenseth

Best Buy to sponsor Matt Kenseth for 9 races in 2012
Minneapolis, Dec. 20, 2011 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced a new sponsorship deal for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season. Best Buy will serve as primary sponsor of the Matt Kenseth No. 17 Ford for nine races and Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford for two races. In addition, Best Buy will serve as associate sponsor for each.
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Celebrate 17 years of the MKFC in 2012
2012 Matt Kenseth Fan Club memberships now available
“2012 marks the 17th year of the Matt Kenseth Fan Club. When Matt’s national racing career started to take off in 1996, we never dreamed where this adventure would lead us.” — Kelley Kenseth Busse
        Be a part of the Official Matt Kenseth Fan Club in 2012 for still only $25 per person in the U.S. or $35 per person international.
Membership includes • 2012 MKFC Membership Card with 10% in-store shopping discount or free online shipping code on $50+ orders • Commemorative anniversary “MKFC 17 Years” hand-autographed sign • custom collapsible 6-pack cooler • six-pack of custom foil pencils • two free wristbands for December 2012 Cambridge autograph session • special shopping offer the month of your birthday • two exclusive newsletters • And for the first time ever certificates for two free autographs on your own items (redemption details will be included in your Fan Club kit).
Join online at MattKensethStore.com
Join by phone at 1-866-878-1717
Join in person at the MKFC Museum
Join by mail (pdf)

Matt Kenseth 4th and 4th
Matt Kenseth finished 4th at Homestead today and finished the season 4th in NASCAR Sprint Cup points.
Homestead race results • Kenseth 4th
Final 2011 Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 4th
Matt Kenseth Friday media interview

Kenseth 34th at Phoenix
After starting on pole and running in the top 5 for half the race at Phoenix, Matt Kenseth was wrecked while dropping back after suffering brake issues. Kenseth finished 34th and as a result has been mathematically eliminated from the Chase. 
Phoenix results • Kenseth 34th
Chase standings • Kenseth 6th (-2)
Photos from Phoenix
Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers differ on cause of crash in NASCAR Phoenix race
Matt Kenseth interview: ‘I’ve always tried to be myself’
Matt Kenseth on pole at Phoenix, race could be impacted by new pavement
Kenseth captures Phoenix pole
Matt’s Friday media Q&A
A successful RFR isn’t immune to sponsor woes

Matt 4th at Texas
Matt Kenseth started 3rd and finished 4th at Texas today after leading laps early but battling a loose race car. Matt moves up one points position to 4th.
Texas results • Kenseth 4th
Chase standings • Kenseth 4th (+1)
Photos from Texas
Top-five finish means little for Matt Kenseth
 
Get your autographed Matt Kenseth diecast commemorating his April 2011 Texas win
Kenseth lies in wait
Matt Kenseth on Bob & Brian radio show
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
NASCAR expert picks: Texas
Biffle leads Roush Fenway qualifying attack
Matt Kenseth puts Martinsville, Brian Vickers in rearview mirror
Kenseth and No. 17 Crown Royal Team Look to Repeat at Texas
TMS prez Gossage predicts Matt Kenseth to sweep NASCAR races at Texas Motor Speedway
History favors Roush Fenway at Texas
Matt Kenseth: Far down, but not out of Cup chase
Matt Kenseth doesn’t put much stock in history during Chase run

Martinsville turns sour for Kenseth after late-race accident
Martinsville results • Kenseth 31st
Matt Kenseth enters Martinsville Speedway in lighthearted mood
Ford Friday interview
Kenseth knows Martinsville will test all of his patience
Edwards, Kenseth pack 1-2 Chase punch for RFR
The Big Interview: Matt Kenseth on automatic transmissions, reaching the top and Dan Wheldon
Attack of the Kensethians: Jeremiah Weed tattoos 17 #17 fans

Kenseth sees top 5 day erode on last lap, finishes 18th
Matt Kenseth ran in the top 5 nearly all day at Talladega, drafting with teammate David Ragan to the last laps. But when something happened to Ragan on the final restart with 2 laps to go, Kenseth hooked up with fellow Ford driver Trevor Bayne, but was unable to communicate with him via radio and several cars passed them as they tried to hook up and get to the front. Kenseth finished 18th.
Talladega results • Kenseth 18th
Chase standings • Kenseth 2nd (+1)
Kenseth in prime position for title
Solidarity pervades the Ford camp at Talladega
Kenseth carrying momentum into Sprint Cup race

Get a free Matt Kenseth or Jeremiah Weed tattoo this weekend at Talladega!
Unassuming Matt Kenseth poised to surprise again in championship race
Profile: For Team 17 gas man Shawn Ward, racing is a gas
Consistent Kenseth, team march toward title
Ford Friday interview

KENSETH WINS AT CHARLOTTE!
Matt Kenseth started on the front row and was bad fast at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night, bringing home the win for Fluidmaster in their first NASCAR Sprint Cup sponsorship.
Photos from Charlotte
Charlotte photo gallery from Yahoo
Charlotte results • Kenseth WINS
Chase standings • Kenseth 3rd (+2)
Is Kenseth ready to dethrone Johnson?
Kenseth wins again at Charlotte ...
Kenseth wins 1st Chase at Charlotte, closes to 7 points of Edwards in title hunt
Matt Kenseth claims Charlotte victory as wreck KOs Jimmie Johnson
Kenseth grabs win at Charlotte to move up in Chase
Matt Kenseth wins at Charlotte, now third in Chase standings
NASCAR’s Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards Talk Charlotte Win
This Cup Chase Has Been Biz-zarre
Cashing It All In: Matt Kenseth wins the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Old-school Kenseth in the hunt

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YouTube: Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush post-race news conference at Charlotte part 1
YouTube: Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush post-race news conference at Charlotte part 2

Matt Kenseth tickles our funny bones
Matt Kenseth Thursday media visit
Numbers Strong For Kenseth

Our message boards are back!

Fluidmaster to sponsor Kenseth at Charlotte
Fluidmaster will sponsor Matt Kenseth and the #17 Ford Fusion this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The sponsorship is the first of its kind for Fluidmaster.
     Established in 1957, Fluidmaster remains a family owned and operated company known for its superior engineering of efficient and reliable toilet components. The company has become an icon in the plumbing industry, leading its market with a worldwide distribution network across more than 80 countries and selling more toilet tank replacement valves than any other manufacturer in the world. In addition to the original fill valve developed by founder Adolf Schoepe and enhanced through the years, Fluidmaster’s complete line of toilet care parts include standard and dual flush valves, flappers, tank levers, bowl wax, toilet repair kits, and connectors. Fluidmaster’s global headquarters is located in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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Matt 4th at Kansas
Kansas results • Kenseth 4th
Chase standings • Kenseth 5th (+2)
Matt Kenseth wins Green Flag Restart award
Ford Friday Interview: Matt Kenseth

Kenseth 5th at Dover
Dover results • Kenseth 5th
Photos from Dover
Ford Friday Interview: Matt Kenseth
Kenseth seeks to climb from seventh
SiriusXM interview with Matt Kenseth
Katie Kenseth’s racing career over after scary crash
Katie Kenseth better, but still sore

Katie Kenseth suffers broken scapula after Better Half Dash practice crash
Katie Kenseth jumped into a Better Half Dash Bandeloro on Monday for practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but was injured in a single-car crash during the session. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. After her release, Matt tweeted that Katie had a broken shoulder blade along with some bumps and bruises. Matt later tweeted, “She said that was the shortest racing career in history!”
Matt Kenseth feared serious injury in wife’s speedway crash
Kenseth’s wife taken to hospital after practice crash
NASCAR wife crashes at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The inaugural Better Half Dash, featuring the significant others of NASCAR, will be held October 15 at 2:30pm at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event will support Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children’s Charities. SPEED will carry Better Half Dash highlights on “NASCAR RaceDay,” at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Oct. 15, prior to the Bank of America 500. Fans can donate $10 to MRO and SCC through the completion of the Bank of America 500 by texting MOTOR to 20222.
Visit the Motor Racing Outreach website to purchase Better Half Dash gear or to donate via web

Kenseth 6th at NHMS
Matt Kenseth started from the 27th position at Loudon today, but was slowly working his way to the front of the pack. He was running around 14th position when teammate Carl Edwards spun him from behind. But with no damage, Kenseth was able to work his way to the front again, finishing 6th as other drivers began to run out of fuel around him. Kenseth moves up to 7th in Chase points!
NH results • Kenseth 6th
Despite contact, teammates Kenseth and Edwards finish strong
Chase begins to shake out
Video: Kenseth spins off Edwards’ bumper
Qualifying the Chasers
Urgency sets in for Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth
Jack Roush diary: Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth ready, raring to go for Loudon
Matt Kenseth trying to forget disappointing finish at Chicago, hopes to rebound at N.H.

Kenseth penalized for last-lap push as he runs out of fuel
The rain-delayed Geico 400 didn’t quite end the way Team 17 envisioned when they started from pole Monday morning. Kenseth had a strong car and ran in the top 5 most of the race. But what would be the race’s final caution fell with most teams just outside their fuel window. Kenseth led several laps of the final run, but had to back off on the throttle to save fuel, running out on the final lap of the race. Kenseth briefly received assistance from the 38 car on the last lap before being waved off, and Kenseth crossed  the finish line in 8th place. But NASCAR penalized the 17 for getting help on the last lap, dropping him to 21st in the finishing order. It also drops Kenseth to 10th place in the Chase standings.
Straight from the rule book: Why NASCAR penalized Kenseth
Matt Kenseth penalized at Chicagoland after JJ Yeley pushes him on last lap
Chicagoland results • Kenseth 21st after penalty
Kenseth has faith in his cars, future
Kenseth, Fennig find strength in similarities
Chicagoland pit stall selections from Jayski
Matt Kenseth claims pole for Chase opener at Chicago
Matt Kenseth post-qualifying press conference
Kenseth keeping his usual cool entering Chase
Kenseth ‘sneaks’ into another championship hunt

Kenseth 23rd at Richmond, will start Chase from 4th place
Matt Kenseth fought a hard race at Richmond on Saturday, but in the end finished 23rd after many highs and lows. Highs included leading several laps and successfully changing out the car’s tachometer during a pit stop; lows included several on-track incidents that damaged the #17 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Ford. Kenseth was already locked into the Chase, and with his two race wins earlier this season will be seeded 4th as the Chase begins.
Chase for the Sprint Cup • Kenseth 4th
Richmond results • Kenseth 23rd
Photos from Richmond
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet sponsors Kenseth at Richmond
Find an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet near you!
NASCAR drivers spend some quality time with President Obama
NASCAR Unites for 9/11 tribute at Richmond

Kenseth 9th at Atlanta
Matt Kenseth led 63 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Tuesday afternoon, but lost handling after the final pit stops and faded to 9th. He is already locked into the Chase this year. Kenseth drops one spot in the points to 4th, just a point behind 3rd place Carl Edwards.
Atlanta results • Kenseth 9th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 4th (-1)
Photos from Atlanta
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
Matt Kenseth believes he can be a strong championship contender for the first time in five years

Stealthy Kenseth starting to draw notice
Don’t let Kenseth’s quiet demeanor fool you: He’s a true title threat
Kenseth ‘sneaking’ into championship consideration

Kenseth 6th at Bristol after strong run, clinches Chase berth
Matt Kenseth started 3rd at Bristol, led 110 laps (2nd most) and finished 6th after battling a loose car and brakes all evening.
Kenseth doesn’t ‘brake’ momentum, makes Chase
Kenseth and Edwards clinch spots in 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup with Top-10 finishes
Bristol results • Kenseth 6th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 3rd (+2)
Pit road speeds of Keselowski, Kenseth draw scrutiny
Matt Kenseth Bristol Fast Facts
Ford Friday Interview with Matt Kenseth
Kenseth gets in a little track time at BMS in preparation for Irwin Tools Night Race

Kenseth hopes for continued success at TMS

Kenseth 10th at Michigan
A late-race caution spoiled Matt Kenseth’s chances for a top-5 finish at Michigan today. Kenseth finished 10th after a green-white-checker finish. Thanks to Kroger for coming on board this week!
Michigan results • Kenseth 10th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 5th (no change)
Photos from Michigan 
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
A conversation with NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth and his wife Katie

Video: Kenseth gets in a little track time at BMS

Matt Kenseth may be the funniest driver on Twitter

Kenseth 14th at Watkins Glen after crazy finish
Matt Kenseth started 24th, drove up into the top 10, then began experiencing fuel pickup issues in today’s rain-delayed Watkins Glen race. A green-white-checker finish produced two very dramatic laps of racing with Kenseth finishing 14th.
Photos from Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen results • Kenseth 14th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 5th (+1)

Kenseth 16th at Pocono after battling brake issues
Matt Kenseth battled brake issues all day at Pocono, but managed a 16th place finish. The race was paused for a two-hour rain delay.    
Pocono results • Kenseth 16th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 6th (-1)
Matt Kenseth Pocono race preview
Photos from Pocono
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
NASCAR Community visits Walter Reed

Kenseth 5th at Brickyard as fuel mileage once again factors into finish
After Matt Kenseth was one of the fastest cars on the track at Indianapolis today, the final cautions came just outside the 17’s fuel window and he had to battle back to the front after a green-flag pit stop with cars running out of fuel around him.  
Indianapolis results • Kenseth 5th
Matt Kenseth Indianapolis race preview
Kenseth tops first practice session
Photos from Indy

Kenseth 20th at
New Hampshire
New Hampshire race results • Kenseth 20th
Matt Kenseth NH race preview
Photos from New Hampshire

Kenseth 6th at Kentucky
Kentucky race results • Kenseth 6th
Photos from Kentucky
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
Matt Kenseth Kentucky race preview

Kenseth 2nd as he pushes teammate Ragan to Daytona victory
Matt Kenseth and teammate David Ragan stayed hooked together throughout the entire Daytona race on Saturday night, with Kenseth pushing Ragan to his first Cup win.  
Daytona results • Kenseth 2nd
Kenseth looks to improve position in NSC points standings

Matt 14th at Infineon
Infineon results • Kenseth 14th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 6th (+1)
Matt Kenseth Sonoma race preview

Kenseth 2nd at Michigan
Matt Kenseth had the fastest car today, but his car wasn’t great on short runs. A late-race caution restarted the event with just five laps to go. Kenseth nearly caught the leader, but wasn’t able to stick the last-lap pass and finishes 2nd.
Kenseth trying to find silver lining in Michigan
Michigan results • Kenseth 2nd
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 6th (+1)
Photos from Michigan
Matt Kenseth Qualifying Press ConferenceMatt Kenseth: Ford Friday interview
Michigan race preview

Kenseth back in the Affliction car at Pocono
Matt Kenseth will be sporting the paint scheme of Affliction clothing for the second race in a row. Happy Hour practice at Pocono is Friday afternoon at 3:30 Eastern, and qualifying will be Saturday morning at 11:00 Eastern.
    MattKensethStore.com will have the Affliction diecast car up for preorder soon.
Pocono results • Kenseth 8th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 7th (no chg)

Kenseth 13th in Prelude to the Dream at Eldora
Prelude results • Kenseth 13th
Prelude recap
Prelude to the Dream — more info
More about Children’s Medical Center Dallas

Kenseth 6th at Kansas
For the second week in a row, long green-flag runs produced a finish in which fuel mileage was a factor. Matt started 21st at Kansas and quickly moved into the top 10, where he ran most of the race. With about 23 laps to go, Kenseth pitted under green for 2 tires and enough fuel to finish, and crossed the line 6th.
Kansas results • Kenseth 6th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 7th (no chg)
Matt Kenseth Ford Friday interview
Affliction to sponsor #17 at Kansas & Pocono
Photos from Kansas

Kenseth visits Cambridge Fire Dept to make $17,000 donation on behalf of Crown Royal
Matt Kenseth made a stop at his hometown fire department in Cambridge, Wis., on Thursday to deliver a royal-sized check of $17,000 to the station. Crown Royal donated the funds as part of their Race Matt contest.
Madison.com video report
Kenseth returns to Cambridge to help Fire Dept.
Matt Kenseth presents $17,000 donation to hometown volunteer fire department

Kenseth finishes 14th with best car, fuel mileage in play
Matt Kenseth was hoping to claim victory Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, especially with a special paint scheme aboard his No. 17 Ford and the fact that the car was the same chassis from his Texas win last month. Despite Matt’s leading the most laps, numerous cautions shuffled up the field’s pit stop rotations forcing the race a fuel mileage finish, and Kenseth finished 14th in his No. 17 Jeremiah Weed Ford.
Matt Kenseth Coca-Cola race recap
Coca-Cola results • Kenseth 14th
Sprint Cup standings • Kenseth 7th (-1)
Ford Friday interview
Photos from Charlotte

Kenseth takes Fastenal car to Victory Lane in first N’wide start of 2011!
Top Gear 300 results • Kenseth 1st
Kenseth passes Edwards to win Nationwide race
Photos from the Top Gear 300
Matt Kenseth | Jack Roush | Chris Andrews post-race press conference

TWO Wiley X diecast preorders to choose from!
• Race Win Autographed version with display case
• Standard Autographed version

Lots of fans asking: Matt likes Reign and Revolvr styles of Wiley X Sunglasses.

Kenseth 6th in
the All-Star Race
All-Star results • Kenseth 6th
Ford Friday interview

KENSETH WINS
AT DOVER!
Matt Kenseth started 24th at Dover on Sunday, but quickly cut through the field into the Top 10, where he ran most of the day. When the caution came out late in the race, Kenseth and crew chief Jimmy Fennig made the mid-stop call to take two tires instead of four, and Kenseth exited pit road in first place. The green flag flew with 30 to go and after a brief battle with Mark Martin, Kenseth took the lead and never looked back, crossing the stripe for his second victory of the 2011 season and his first in the Wiley X Sunglasses car.
Dover results • Kenseth 1st
Photos from Dover
Sprint Cup points: Kenseth +4 to 6th
Preorder your Matt Kenseth Wiley X Sunglasses 1:24 diecast! Note this is not race-win version
Matt Kenseth pulls away late, wins Sprint Cup race at Dover
Matt Kenseth an improbable winner
Matt Kenseth charges to win – maybe Chase
Pit strategy pays off for Kenseth with Dover win
Latecomer Kenseth steals win at Dover

Visit Matt Kenseth’s free personal racing museum and retail store just off US 12/18 in Cambridge, Wis. We are located just 20 minutes east of Madison.
Hours at the Matt Kenseth Store:
Monday - Saturday: 10-5 • Sunday: 10-4
Note: We are in the Central time zone.
Directions
Shop online at MattKensethStore.com

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