After Matt Kenseth won the 2003 championship with just one race win, new NASCAR CEO/Chairman Brian France devised a revolutionary system that it was believed would create increased attention and ...

In 2004, NASCAR changed its championship system and created the Chase format. The catalyst for this change came when Matt Kenseth won the championship in 2003, despite only recording one victory ...

FORT WORTH – Matt Kenseth said the teamwork of he and fellow ... as Jimmie Johnson won the race and secured a berth in the championship final in two weeks at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

151; -- AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Matt Kenseth stood by his car and tried to remain calm after he saw a potential victory and Chase for the Sprint Cup championship berth vanish in a wreck in NASCAR ...

Matt Kenseth and the No. 20 just had a horrible ... the odds are really stacked against them being able to win the championship now. They had taken the points lead into the Chase and, remember ...

Matt Kenseth has been a great ambassador for the ... stood on its own as a rare occurrence given its relevance to the championship, intentional wrecking is hardly unprecedented.

Kenseth's rookie season."Matt and I broke into this sport together, learned the ropes and were able to bring home a championship," Reiser said. "Over the 20 years we have worked with each other ...

Matt Kenseth deflects the playful dig that NASCAR might change its points system if he wins another championship. And why not? It was never proved, but some series watchers believe the ...

Sunday’s victory at Kentucky Speedway gives Matt Kenseth his fourth win of 2013 ... Other than 2003, the year when he won the championship, I believe Matt is headed to his best season ever.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Matt Kenseth opened this season with a second victory in the Daytona 500, and it didn't take him long to establish himself as a legitimate championship contender.