It had been talked about for a while now. Will Matt Kenseth
stay at Roush or will he leave? Today, that question was answer. Matt Kenseth
is indeed leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the 2012 season. Kenseth,
who just turned 40 in March, has been with the organization since 200, his
rookie year. He has made 451 of his 452 starts with Roush and has won 22 races,
including two Daytona 500s. What does this mean for that so-to-be vacant 17
seat? What does this mean for Matt in general? Where is he going?
All sources point to Joe Gibbs Racing for Matt’s next home. Already
home to Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, and Joey Logano, I think Matt could make a
good home there. Will he be in the 20 car or a 4th car, no one knows
that this point.
Now back to the 17 car. Jack is going to have to fill it. And
he’s filling it with defending NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion, Ricky
Stenhouse Jr. Stenhouse, who has won three races so far in the 2012 season and
is sitting 3rd in the points, has nowhere else to go but up. I think putting
Ricky into that 17 car is going to make Ricky’s career. Ricky is an amazing
driver and Jack’s decision to put him in that 17 car is the best decision.
What Matt Kenseth said about the news on his twitter page:
‘I'm very thankful to Jack Roush for the opportunities he's
given me over the past 14 years. Together we have enjoyed a lot of success And
as a team we are committed as ever to the remainder of the 2012 season and
chasing a 3rd sprint cup title for Jack and RFR. Although I have nothing to
announce regarding 2013, I feel the timing of this announcement gives RFR ample
time to get things lined up. Darien and Tony proved to us last year there is no
such thing as a "lame duck" team or season. We will continue to go to
work and race hard.’
What do you guys think?
@nascarlinds99_5: It's surprising since he is the point
leader and all. I always felt he'd be like Jeff and stay with Roush. But $ woes
exist.
@K_Uselman_97: Sad hes leaving Roush..but hes gonna do good
wherever he goes! :)
@SNL24: Hope he goes to JGR and replaces Joey Logano, but
will most likely replace Dinger since Penske is going to Ford.
@Bri_Smith91: very shocked. Hope he gets a ride that he will
be able to still be competitive. Ricky will have an awesome opportunity though.
@sluddy14: kenseth only got a few more good years left,
stenhouse needed full time ride or could leave RFR. Kenseth to 43 and Dodge I
say
@folzybear16: the end of an era but a new beginning happens
for both sides, and Stenhouse gets to prove himself
@tunabully1: I am suprised that he is leaving RFR. Only guy
2 win Roush any championships & leading the points. Nobody is safe
@KristenGoRawr: It won't matter where he goes, Matt will win
in whatever he jumps in.
Matt’s always been one of my favorite drivers, not just
because we’re both from Wisconsin, it’s because Matt knows how to drive and he
knows how to win. It has been a great 14 years for Matt Kenseth and Roush. I wish
Matt Kenseth nothing but the best in the coming years and I will follow him
where ever fate lands him. Right now, all Matt needs to worry about is winning
the 2012 Championship. He is the current leader.
