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• Matt Kenseth is a professional auto racer in the NASCAR circuit. He began racing cars in his youth on the speedways of his home state of Wisconsin. In 1998, he had his first big win at the GM Goodwrench Service Plus 200. He has gone on to win the Coca-Cola 600 in 2000, the Nicorette 300 in 2008, and the Daytona 500 in 2009.

  Kenseth won his first Daytona 500 on February 15, 2009. He was the leader of the race when it was postponed due to rain on lap 152, and was declared the winner when the race could not be restarted. He went on to win the Auto Club 500 the following week, becoming the fifth driver to win the first two races of the season.ESPN Video: SC Highlight Of The Night - Auto Club 500

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 10, 1972
  2. Birthplace: Cambridge, Wisconsin
  3. Car number: 14
  4. Team: Rousch Fenway Racing
  5. NEXTEL Cup Titles: 1 (2003)
  6. Primary Sponsor: DeWALT
  7. Debut race: Red Dog 300 (1996)

• Sprint Cup Career Wins

  • 2009: Auto Club 500
  • 2009: Daytona 500
  • 2007: Ford 400
  • 2007: Auto Club 500
  • 2006: Sharpie 500
  • 2006: GFS Marketplace 400
  • 2006: Neighborhood Excellence 400
  • 2006: Auto Club 500
  • 2005: Sharpie 500
  • 2004: Nextel All-Star Challenge
  • 2004: UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
  • 2004: Subway 400
  • 2003: UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
  • 2002: Checker Auto Parts 500
  • 2002: Monte Carlo 400
  • 2002: Sirius Satellite Radio 400
  • 2002: Samsung/Radio Shack 500
  • 2002: Subway 400

• Awards

  • 2009: Daytona 500 Winner
  • 2004: IROC Champ
  • 2003: Winston Cup Champ
  • 2000: Rockie of the Year - Winston Cup

• Quote

  "My dad made me a deal when I was 13. He would buy me a race car and drive it if I would work on it and keep it up. Then, when I turned 16, I could drive the car. It was hard work, but it was also a great experience and really prepared me to do more than just steer the car."—Matt Kenseth, on how he got into racingOfficial Site: About Matt Kenseth

  
  

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