On Monday, Chip Ganassi Racing conveyed one of the greatest shockers of the 2020 NASCAR season. The season stays on hold on account of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whenever it resumes, Matt Kenseth will race in NASCAR’s cup series for the first time since the 2018 season. Chip Ganassi Racing reported the 2003 victor as the substitution for Kyle Larson in the No. 42 Chevrolet for the remainder of the year. Group proprietor Chip Ganassi revealed to NBCSports.com that the arrangement so far is for the remainder of the period. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-54.jpg] Matt Kenseth said that if someone would have asked if he would race again he would have said ‘no’. Kenseth told NBC Sports, “I probably would have told you no.”, “You just never know what life is going to throw at you” Kenseth joined the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in the year 2000. He won the series’ Rookie of the Year title in 2000 and the championship title in 2003. Kenseth went on to race in ‘The International Race of Champions’ in their 2004 season as the defending champion and won the season title. In 2009, he won a rain-affected Daytona 500 and repeated his performance in Daytona 500 year 2012. His return was well received by fans and critics alike. Journalist Steve Luvender [https://twitter.com/steveluvender] even posted a joke tweet claiming that Matt predicted his 2020 run back in 2009. REASONS FOR MATT KENSETH NASCAR RETURN, CRAZY REDDIT THEORY Many fans are coming up with their own theories of ‘why Matt returned after so long?’. A Reddit theory by a user named ‘ConnarK5 [https://www.reddit.com/user/ConnorK5/]‘ says that he is only returning to defend his ‘last Rockingham winner’s title’. “Matt Kenseth is only coming out of retirement to defend his title as last ever Cup winner at Rockingham and NASCAR will announce a fanless race at Rockingham during the quarantine.” Earlier this month, NASCAR announced that the classic track will be making its virtual debut in an iRacing Series. In the last few weeks, multiple NASCAR veterans like Jeff Gordan and Bobby Labonte have made a comeback to join the virtual NASCAR grid in the iRacing Pro Invitation Series. Surprise Comeback [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-former-nascar-legend-makes-a-comeback-in-iracing-pro-invitation-series/] 

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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.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-350454" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200822183004/mk-12.jpg" alt="" width="1785" height="735" />

Similarly, he has driven in the colors of McDonald's in his No. 42 Chevy.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-350473" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200822184940/mk-13.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1363" />
<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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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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