Matt Kenseth is a racing driver who last raced in NASCAR Cup Series. Kenseth has recorded 0 wins and 1 podium from 49 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 4,063 ranks Kenseth 522th of 12,418 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file, decayed for time since their last race.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NASCAR Cup Series | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P45 | −252 | 4,126 | |
| 2018 | NASCAR Cup Series | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P56 | +379 | 4,379 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Denny Hamlin | 5,613 | 49 | 10 | 39 | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 Ryan Blaney | 5,457 | 49 | 16 | 33 | 33% |
| 🇺🇸 Chase Elliott | 5,108 | 49 | 10 | 39 | 20% |
| 🏳️ Kevin Harvick | 4,752 | 49 | 4 | 45 | 8% |
| 🏳️ Clint Bowyer | 4,714 | 49 | 14 | 35 | 29% |
| 🇺🇸 Kyle Busch | 4,619 | 49 | 8 | 41 | 16% |
| 🏳️ Kurt Busch | 4,571 | 49 | 12 | 37 | 24% |
| 🇺🇸 Alex Bowman | 4,531 | 49 | 15 | 34 | 31% |
| 🏳️ Joey Logano | 4,504 | 49 | 13 | 36 | 27% |
| 🏳️ Brad Keselowski | 4,485 | 49 | 8 | 41 | 16% |
Matt Kenseth is an American former professional stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Cup Series before retiring from full-time competition. Across 49 career starts in the series, he recorded one podium finish but did not secure a race win or a series championship. His Racer Rating of 4,063 places him 522nd among active drivers on the database's Elo-style scale, reflecting a career total well below the benchmark set by the sport's top competitors, who typically register ratings in the 10,000 to 11,500 range.[1]
Kenseth's most recent recorded season lists no wins and one podium across 33 rounds, with a 45th-place finish in the standings, consistent with a limited or part-time schedule late in his career. Beyond his Cup Series ledger, Kenseth built a broader reputation in American short track and stock car racing, including extensive success at Slinger Speedway, where he holds the record for the most Slinger Nationals victories. He also made appearances in the Superstar Racing Experience and later transitioned into a team leadership role as competition advisor for Legacy Motor Club, extending his involvement in the sport beyond active driving.[2]