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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
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 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<h3>Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world.

Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships</h3>
Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series.

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes.

He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500.

Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600.

He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series.

Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers too.

In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/dale-earnhardt-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million.

He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy.

He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education.

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too.

At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year.

After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children - Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt.

Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="206">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="142">April 29, 1951</td>
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<td width="206">EXPIRED</td>
<td width="142">February 18, 2001 (49)</td>
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<td width="142">Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)</td>
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<td width="206">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="142">6?1??</td>
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<td width="206">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="142">German-American</td>
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<td width="206">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="142">Married (thrice)</td>
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<td width="206">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="142">Latane Brown (M-1968)

Brenda Gee (M-1971)

Teresa Houston (M-1982)

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<td width="206">KIDS</td>
<td width="142">4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt</td>
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<td width="206">CHAMPIONSHIPS</td>
<td width="142">7</td>
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<td width="142">Above $70 Million</td>
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Dale Earnhardt

DAYTONA BEACH, FL &#8211; FEBRUARY 4: Dale Earnhardt Sr. &amp; Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS category during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world. Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes. He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500. Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600. He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series. Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers too. In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection. Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate net worth was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million. He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy. He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too. At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year. After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children &#8211; Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt. Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts  DATE OF BIRTH April 29, 1951  EXPIRED February 18, 2001 (49)  CAUSE OF DEATH Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)  HEIGHT 6?1??  NATIONALITY German-American  MARITAL STATUS Married (thrice)  SPOUSE Latane Brown (M-1968) Brenda Gee (M-1971) Teresa Houston (M-1982) &nbsp;  KIDS 4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt  CHAMPIONSHIPS 7  NET WORTH Above $70 Million

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[caption id="attachment_430915" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-430915" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-487985448.jpg" alt="Matt Kenseth celebrating his Cup Series race win in Richmond" width="1920" height="1282" /> RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/NASCAR via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>Matt Kenseth: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Matt Kenseth is a NASCAR driver who hails from Wisconsin. He currently drives the No. 42 Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing. The 48-year old began his stock car racing career way back in 1998.

He drives the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series full-time. He is the father of fellow stock car racing driver Ross Kenseth.
<h3><strong>Matt Kenseth: Stats and Championships</strong></h3>
<a href="https://www.nascar.com/gallery/matt-kenseth-through-the-years/#photo-9">Matt Kenseth</a> started racing on several short tracks in Wisconsin and won track championships at Madison International Speedway, Slinger Super Speedway, and Wisconsin International Raceway. He moved to the ARTGO, American Speed Association, and Hooters Late Model touring series before getting a full-time ride in the NASCAR Busch Series (now Xfinity Series) for his former Wisconsin short track rival Robbie Reiser, finishing second and third in the standings.

Kenseth moved up in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He won the series' Rookie of the Year title in 2000

Matt Kenseth has amassed many trophies since his debut 22-years ago. This includes two Daytona 500 wins, one All-Star Sprint race win in 2004, and two Budweiser Duel wins.

In the Winston Cup 2003 season, Kenseth courted controversy. Many were not too fond of the Winston Cup points system. Some like Roger Penske questioned his ability to win the championship despite one race win. That sole win came at Las Vegas, but he failed to get on the top step since then.

Kenseth led the points standings for 33 weeks with that one victory.

??tt ??n??th ?? ?nl? ?n? ?m?ng th? ??? dr?v?r? ?n th? 75 ???r? r???ng ???rt t? w?n ? ?u? ?h?m???n?h??, th? ?u? R??k?? ?f th? Y??r ?w?rd, ??ll?d?g? 500 ?nd D??t?n? 500.

[caption id="attachment_430903" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-430903" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-528669536.jpg" alt="Matt Kenseth" width="1920" height="1651" /> KANSAS CITY, KS - MAY 06: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 6, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong><b>Matt Kenseth: 2021 Net Worth</b></strong></h3>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/matt-kenseth-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> Kenseth is reportedly worth $60 million through his years in the NASCAR series, Busch Series, and Sprint Cup Series.
<h3><strong><b>Matt Kenseth: Endorsements</b></strong></h3>
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Kenseth is sponsored by Chevrolet, CreditOne Bank, <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nascar/news/matt-kenseth-comes-out-of-retirement-will-replace-kyle-larson-at-chip-ganassi-racing/#:~:text=Kenseth%20also%20has%20a%20relationship,42%20car%20this%20season.">McDonald's</a>, Clover, Advent Health, Monster Energy, 3M, and many more. He is also backed by Dewalt after <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/05/23/dollar-general-leaving-matt-kenseth-jgr-after-2016/84792598/">Dollar General</a> pulled out in 2017.

[caption id="attachment_432088" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-432088" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-01T204436Z_305822269_MT1USATODAY15143171_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-500-1.jpg" alt="Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 1, 2020; Martinsville, VA, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth (42) during the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h3>Matt Kenseth: Lifestyle</h3>
NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth had a <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-matt-kenseth-20171003-story.html">European-style home</a> in Mooresville, N.C.

The two-time Daytona 500 winner listed the waterfront house for sale in May 2017 for $2.5 million before dropping the price to $2.3 million in July 2017. Kenseth bought the property more than a decade ago for $648,000, records show.

He got a potential buyer for the house. The sale price was $2.075 million.

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Built in 2006, the five-bedroom home has 7,613 square feet and backs up to the water. A long motor court driveway leads to the home?s entrance, where gas lamps hang from the adjacent four-car garage.

He also owns a museum in Cambridge, Wisconsin.

The family-operated museum broke ground at a custom-built location just west of downtown in 2004, just after Kenseth won the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Since the beginning, the museum has offered a place for Kenseth?s fans to enjoy the many trophies, race cars, and other unique items the Cambridge native has accumulated over his illustrious NASCAR career.

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<h3>Matt Kenseth: Family</h3>
Kenseth is the son of Roy and Nicola Sue Kenseth. The name Kenseth goes back to the 1850s when his ancestors came to Wisconsin. Tosten Eriksen Kjenset-?degard came over from County Oppland in Norway and settled in Deerfield, Wisconsin.

In 2000, Kenseth married Katie Martin, also from Cambridge. Kenseth has a son, Ross Kenseth, from a previous relationship. Matt and Katie have four daughters.

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<h3>Matt Kenseth: Car Scheme</h3>
Since debuting in NASCAR full time in 2000, Kenseth has sported a variety of looks on his race cars.

Matt Kenseth drove the No. 17 Ford in 2000 featuring the Yellow colors of his sponsor Dewalt.

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Similarly, he has driven in the colors of McDonald's in his No. 42 Chevy.

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<h3>How to contact Matt Kenseth</h3>
Matt Kenseth is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it?s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the 2003 Cup Series Champion.

Matt Kenseth is on all the popular social media handles such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattkenseth/">Instagram</a>,?<a href="https://twitter.com/mattkenseth">Twitter</a>, and?<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattkenseth/">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Kenseth has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Matt Kenseth through his <a href="https://www.mattkenseth.com/contact">contact page</a>.
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<td>Wisconsin</td>
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<td>American</td>
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<td>Chip Ganassi Racing</td>
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<td>Dewalt, McDonald's, Credit One, Chevrolet, Clover, 3M</td>
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<td>1</td>
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<td>$9 million</td>
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<td>$60 million</td>
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<td>$1.1 million</td>
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<td>10th January</td>
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Matt Kenseth

RICHMOND, VA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 12: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/NASCAR via Getty Images) Matt Kenseth: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Matt Kenseth is a NASCAR driver who hails from Wisconsin. He currently drives the No. 42 Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing. The 48-year old began his stock car racing career way back in 1998. He drives the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series full-time. He is the father of fellow stock car racing driver Ross Kenseth. Matt Kenseth: Stats and Championships Matt Kenseth started racing on several short tracks in Wisconsin and won track championships at Madison International Speedway, Slinger Super Speedway, and Wisconsin International Raceway. He moved to the ARTGO, American Speed Association, and Hooters Late Model touring series before getting a full-time ride in the NASCAR Busch Series (now Xfinity Series) for his former Wisconsin short track rival Robbie Reiser, finishing second and third in the standings. Kenseth moved up in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He won the series&#8217; Rookie of the Year title in 2000 Matt Kenseth has amassed many trophies since his debut 22-years ago. This includes two Daytona 500 wins, one All-Star Sprint race win in 2004, and two Budweiser Duel wins. In the Winston Cup 2003 season, Kenseth courted controversy. Many were not too fond of the Winston Cup points system. Some like Roger Penske questioned his ability to win the championship despite one race win. That sole win came at Las Vegas, but he failed to get on the top step since then. Kenseth led the points standings for 33 weeks with that one victory. ??tt ??n??th ?? ?nl? ?n? ?m?ng th? ??? dr?v?r? ?n th? 75 ???r? r???ng ???rt t? w?n ? ?u? ?h?m???n?h??, th? ?u? R??k?? ?f th? Y??r ?w?rd, ??ll?d?g? 500 ?nd D??t?n? 500. KANSAS CITY, KS &#8211; MAY 06: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 6, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Matt Kenseth: 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth Kenseth is reportedly worth $60 million through his years in the NASCAR series, Busch Series, and Sprint Cup Series. Matt Kenseth: Endorsements   Kenseth is sponsored by Chevrolet, CreditOne Bank, McDonald&#8217;s, Clover, Advent Health, Monster Energy, 3M, and many more. He is also backed by Dewalt after Dollar General pulled out in 2017. Nov 1, 2020; Martinsville, VA, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth (42) during the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Matt Kenseth: Lifestyle NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth had a European-style home in Mooresville, N.C. The two-time Daytona 500 winner listed the waterfront house for sale in May 2017 for $2.5 million before dropping the price to $2.3 million in July 2017. Kenseth bought the property more than a decade ago for $648,000, records show. He got a potential buyer for the house. The sale price was $2.075 million. Built in 2006, the five-bedroom home has 7,613 square feet and backs up to the water. A long motor court driveway leads to the home?s entrance, where gas lamps hang from the adjacent four-car garage. He also owns a museum in Cambridge, Wisconsin. The family-operated museum broke ground at a custom-built location just west of downtown in 2004, just after Kenseth won the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Since the beginning, the museum has offered a place for Kenseth?s fans to enjoy the many trophies, race cars, and other unique items the Cambridge native has accumulated over his illustrious NASCAR career. Matt Kenseth: Family Kenseth is the son of Roy and Nicola Sue Kenseth. The name Kenseth goes back to the 1850s when his ancestors came to Wisconsin. Tosten Eriksen Kjenset-?degard came over from County Oppland in Norway and settled in Deerfield, Wisconsin. In 2000, Kenseth married Katie Martin, also from Cambridge. Kenseth has a son, Ross Kenseth, from a previous relationship. Matt and Katie have four daughters. Matt Kenseth: Car Scheme Since debuting in NASCAR full time in 2000, Kenseth has sported a variety of looks on his race cars. Matt Kenseth drove the No. 17 Ford in 2000 featuring the Yellow colors of his sponsor Dewalt. Similarly, he has driven in the colors of McDonald&#8217;s in his No. 42 Chevy. How to contact Matt Kenseth Matt Kenseth is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it?s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the 2003 Cup Series Champion. Matt Kenseth is on all the popular social media handles such as Instagram,?Twitter, and?Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Kenseth has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Matt Kenseth through his contact page.  Age 48  Marital Status Married  Residence Wisconsin  Nationality American  Team Chip Ganassi Racing  Endorsements Dewalt, McDonald&#8217;s, Credit One, Chevrolet, Clover, 3M  Championships 1  Annual Salary $9 million  Net Worth $60 million  Endorsements $1.1 million  Birthday 10th January  Height 1.75m

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