Matt Kenseth will be back on the NASCAR grid soon and with him comes his brand of humor. In an old media appearance, Kenseth interrupts the group mid-interview and sits on Jimmy Johnson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Johnson]‘s lap. The video is from a 2011 interview featuring Kurt Busch, Jimmy Johnson, and more. In the middle of an intense media interview, Kenseth makes an appearance and jokingly sits on Jimmy Johnson’s lap. Everyone was pleasantly surprised by Matt’s sudden appearance. And the whole interview room broke into laughter. Additionally, this was the press conference where his former teammate Kurt Busch had his temper tantrum. MATT KENSETH WILL BE COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT Former NASCAR champion Kenseth will come out of retirement to go after Chip Ganassi Racing as the swap for terminated driver Kyle Larson. He retired in 2017 after Joe Gibbs racing decided to hire Erik Jones for the 2018 season. However, In April 2018, Kenseth returned with Roush Fenway Racing to drive the No. 6 car on a part-time basis, splitting the car with then-full-time driver Trevor Bayne [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Bayne]. He ran in the Monster Energy All-Star Race with his mediocre Roush Racing car. Kenseth, 48, is in a class of drivers like Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Richard Petty and David Pearson. He has won a Cup Series title, the rookie of the year award, and the Daytona 500. NASCAR declared Tuesday it has allowed a waiver to make Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, qualified to race for the title this season, should he win a race and be in the main 30 in focuses, or qualify through focuses if 16 drivers don’t make the field by means of triumphs. NASCAR finished only four of its 36 races before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-matt-kenseth-on-how-he-was-offered-to-drive-the-no-42-car/] 

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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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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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