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All of Matt Kenseth’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victories
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1. Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 28, 2000
Kenseth earned his first win in NASCAR's premier series and beat out veterans Bobby Labonte (second) and Dale Earnhardt (third) as well as fellow rookie Dale Earnhardt Jr. (fourth).
Kenseth earned his first win in NASCAR's premier series and beat out veterans Bobby Labonte (second) and Dale Earnhardt (third) as well as fellow rookie Dale Earnhardt Jr. (fourth).
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2. Subway 400, Rockingham Speedway, February 24, 2002
His second win wouldn't come for another two years, but it was worth the wait after he topped the leaderboard for a whopping 152 laps.
His second win wouldn't come for another two years, but it was worth the wait after he topped the leaderboard for a whopping 152 laps.
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3. Samsung/Radio Shack 500, Texas Motor Speedway, April 8, 2002
The Wisconsin native's next win would only come two months later. Here he earns his first win at the Lone Star state.
The Wisconsin native's next win would only come two months later. Here he earns his first win at the Lone Star state.
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4. Sirius Satellite Radio 400, Michigan International Speedway, June 16, 2002
Kenseth earns his third win of 2002. The top five was filled with veteran names including Dale Jarrett (second), Michael Waltrip (fourth) and Jeff Gordon (fifth).
Kenseth earns his third win of 2002. The top five was filled with veteran names including Dale Jarrett (second), Michael Waltrip (fourth) and Jeff Gordon (fifth).
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5. Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400, Richmond International Raceway, September 7, 2002
No one could outrace Kenseth during the '02 Richmond race after he led 134 of the 180 laps.
No one could outrace Kenseth during the '02 Richmond race after he led 134 of the 180 laps.
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6. Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil, Phoenix International Raceway, November 10, 2002
And his fifth -- and final -- win of the year would come at the Arizona track. He would finish the year eighth in standings.
And his fifth -- and final -- win of the year would come at the Arizona track. He would finish the year eighth in standings.
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7. UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, March 2, 2003
Despite only heading to Victory Lane once in '03, Kenseth would finish out the year first in standings thanks to the Vegas win, 11 top fives, 25 top 10s and two poles.
Despite only heading to Victory Lane once in '03, Kenseth would finish out the year first in standings thanks to the Vegas win, 11 top fives, 25 top 10s and two poles.
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8. Subway 400, Rockingham Speedway, February 22, 2004
Kenseth earns his second win at Rockingham after leading for 259 (out of 393) laps.
Kenseth earns his second win at Rockingham after leading for 259 (out of 393) laps.
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9. UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, March 7, 2004
As the defending race winner, the then 31-year-old was able to score another win at the West Coast .
As the defending race winner, the then 31-year-old was able to score another win at the West Coast .
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10. Sharpie 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, August 27, 2005
The then-Roush Fenway Racing wheelman propelled his winning entry to Victory Lane after starting the 500-lap event from the pole position. Kenseth led for an impressive 415 laps around the .533 mile paved track.
The then-Roush Fenway Racing wheelman propelled his winning entry to Victory Lane after starting the 500-lap event from the pole position. Kenseth led for an impressive 415 laps around the .533 mile paved track.
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11. Auto Club 500, Auto Club Speedway, February 26, 2006
Beginning his success at Fontana, Kenseth earned his first win at the California track during the season's second race.
Beginning his success at Fontana, Kenseth earned his first win at the California track during the season's second race.
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12. Neighbor Excellence 400 Presented by Bank of America, Dover International Speedway, June 4, 2006
Kenseth poses with Miles the Monster with wife Katie and crew chief Robbie Reiser.
Kenseth poses with Miles the Monster with wife Katie and crew chief Robbie Reiser.
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13. GFS Marketplace 400, Michigan International Speedway, August 20, 2006
Kenseth earns his second trophy at the 2-mile track.
Kenseth earns his second trophy at the 2-mile track.
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14. Sharpie 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, August 26, 2006
Kenseth, the defending race winner, snagged the victory at Bristol once again for his fourth win of '06. He would finish the season runner-up in standings.
Kenseth, the defending race winner, snagged the victory at Bristol once again for his fourth win of '06. He would finish the season runner-up in standings.
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15. Auto Club 500, Auto Club Speedway, February 25, 2007
Back-to-back wins at Fontana makes him the one to beat here.
Back-to-back wins at Fontana makes him the one to beat here.
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16. Ford 400, Homestead-Miami Speedway, November 18, 2007
Kenseth comes out on top during the season's grand finale at Homestead-Miami.
Kenseth comes out on top during the season's grand finale at Homestead-Miami.
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17. Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, February 15, 2009
His first 'Great American Race' win puts the wheelman in elite company.
His first 'Great American Race' win puts the wheelman in elite company.
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18. Auto Club 500, Auto Club Speedway, February 22, 2009
Winning the first two races of the season immediately made Kenseth one of the year's strongest racers.
Winning the first two races of the season immediately made Kenseth one of the year's strongest racers.
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19. Samsung Mobile 500, Texas Motor Speedway, April 9, 2011
Kenseth adorns another cowboy hat to celebrate his second Texas win.
Kenseth adorns another cowboy hat to celebrate his second Texas win.
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20. FedEx 400 Benefitting Autism Speaks, Dover International Speedway, May 15, 2011
Five years had passed since he had visited Victory Lane at Dover, but this didn't mean he forgot what to do once he got there.
Five years had passed since he had visited Victory Lane at Dover, but this didn't mean he forgot what to do once he got there.
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21. Bank of America 500, Charlotte Motor Speedway, October 15, 2011
His first CMS win secured him a slice of racing history.
His first CMS win secured him a slice of racing history.
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22. Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, February 27, 2012
The history continued for Kenseth after locking in his second Daytona 500 win.
The history continued for Kenseth after locking in his second Daytona 500 win.
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23. Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500, Talladega Superspeedway, October 7, 2012
Kenseth then crossed another superspeedway off his list after winning the infamously difficult 'Dega race.
Kenseth then crossed another superspeedway off his list after winning the infamously difficult 'Dega race.
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24. Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway, October 21, 2012
In his final win with RFR, Kenseth took the lead on Lap 219 and refused to give it up for his first win at Kansas.
In his final win with RFR, Kenseth took the lead on Lap 219 and refused to give it up for his first win at Kansas.
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25. Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, March 10, 2013
His third win at LMVS gave Kenseth plenty of practice to perfect his burnout. This would mark his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing after transitioning from RFR.
His third win at LMVS gave Kenseth plenty of practice to perfect his burnout. This would mark his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing after transitioning from RFR.
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26. Kansas Lottery 300, Kansas Speedway, April 21, 2013
Another defending race to win, another success.
Another defending race to win, another success.
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27. Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, May 11, 2013
Despite a stacked top five (Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick) it's Kenseth's name atop the leaderboard for the win.
Despite a stacked top five (Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick) it's Kenseth's name atop the leaderboard for the win.
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28. Quaker State 400, Kentucky Speedway, June 30, 2013
The family man poses with his wife (Kate) and daughters (Clara and Grace).
The family man poses with his wife (Kate) and daughters (Clara and Grace).
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29. Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway, August 24, 2013
What's that you see? His now famous No. 20 Dollar General Toyota in Victory Lane.
What's that you see? His now famous No. 20 Dollar General Toyota in Victory Lane.
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30. GEICO 400, Chicagoland Speedway, September 15, 2013
And once again, after leading for 89 laps.
And once again, after leading for 89 laps.
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31. Sylvania 300, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, September 22, 2013
Kenseth and his No. 20 crew celebrate after nabbing their first win at the New England track. This would be the wheelman's seventh and final win for '13, closing out the year second in standings (seven wins, 12 top fives, 20 top 10s, three poles and 1783 laps led).
Kenseth and his No. 20 crew celebrate after nabbing their first win at the New England track. This would be the wheelman's seventh and final win for '13, closing out the year second in standings (seven wins, 12 top fives, 20 top 10s, three poles and 1783 laps led).
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32. Food City 500 in support of Steve Byrnes, Bristol Motor Speedway, April 19, 2015
After a winless 2014 season, Kenseth returns to Victory Lane for his fourth win at BMS. This win would lock the JGR driver into the playoffs where he was penned one of the favorites.
After a winless 2014 season, Kenseth returns to Victory Lane for his fourth win at BMS. This win would lock the JGR driver into the playoffs where he was penned one of the favorites.
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33. Windows 10 400, Pocono Raceway, August 2, 2015
This burnout would come in the middle of a hot summer stretch for Kenseth and his JGR teammates.
This burnout would come in the middle of a hot summer stretch for Kenseth and his JGR teammates.
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34. Pure Michigan 400, Michigan International Speedway, August 16, 2015
Posing with his family, Kenseth enjoys being on top for the third time at MIS.
Posing with his family, Kenseth enjoys being on top for the third time at MIS.
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35. Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond International Raceway, September 12, 2015
Another '15 win for Kenseth, proving he would be difficult to beat during the playoffs.
Another '15 win for Kenseth, proving he would be difficult to beat during the playoffs.
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36. Sylvania 300, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, September 27, 2015
His win at NHMS locked him into the next round. Although he would fail to advance to the Championship 4, Kenseth remained one of 2015's top drivers.
His win at NHMS locked him into the next round. Although he would fail to advance to the Championship 4, Kenseth remained one of 2015's top drivers.
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37. AAA 400 Drive for Autism, Dover International Speedway, May 15, 2016
Kenseth's first win of 2016 came 12 races in, breaking a string of bad luck for the '03 champ. In an intense battle between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, the JGR wheelman held the pair off to take the checkered.
Kenseth's first win of 2016 came 12 races in, breaking a string of bad luck for the '03 champ. In an intense battle between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, the JGR wheelman held the pair off to take the checkered.
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38. New Hampshire 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, July 17, 2016
A little luck helped Kenseth, as front-runner Martin Truex Jr. had mechanical problems late in the race. But the No. 20 had been knocking on the door much of the day in Loudon, New Hampshire. Kenseth wound up leading 38 laps, holding off the retiring Tony Stewart, who brought the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet home second.
A little luck helped Kenseth, as front-runner Martin Truex Jr. had mechanical problems late in the race. But the No. 20 had been knocking on the door much of the day in Loudon, New Hampshire. Kenseth wound up leading 38 laps, holding off the retiring Tony Stewart, who brought the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet home second.
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39. Can-Am 500, Phoenix Raceway, November 12, 2017
A week after revealing he was going to take some time away from racing to start the 2018 season, Kenseth emerged victorious. The veteran notched the win by getting by Chase Elliott with 10 laps to go.
A week after revealing he was going to take some time away from racing to start the 2018 season, Kenseth emerged victorious. The veteran notched the win by getting by Chase Elliott with 10 laps to go.