Post by dalejrfan on Jan 29, 2006 3:57:13 GMT -5
Roush Racing announced Friday that Kenseth, the 2003 Nextel Cup Series champion, has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain driver of its No. 17 Fords.
The length of the contract was not disclosed.
Kenseth, 33, has driven for Roush since 1999 and has 10 career Cup wins, three poles, 51 top-five and 99 top-10 finishes. He has qualified for the Chase for the Nextel Cup in each of the new playoff format's first two seasons.
"We are very pleased that Matt extended his contract with Roush Racing," said team owner Jack Roush. "Matt is one of the most talented drivers in the garage and he'll always hold a special place in our organization, having helped to bring us our first Cup championship in 2003.
"It's very assuring knowing that he will be staying on with us and I know that the first goal on his agenda is to take that championship trophy back."
Kenseth and Richard Childress Racing's Kevin Harvick were among the few high-profile drivers whose current contracts were set to expire at the end of the 2006 season, making them prime targets for Toyota's entry into the Cup series in 2007.
The length of the contract was not disclosed.
Kenseth, 33, has driven for Roush since 1999 and has 10 career Cup wins, three poles, 51 top-five and 99 top-10 finishes. He has qualified for the Chase for the Nextel Cup in each of the new playoff format's first two seasons.
"We are very pleased that Matt extended his contract with Roush Racing," said team owner Jack Roush. "Matt is one of the most talented drivers in the garage and he'll always hold a special place in our organization, having helped to bring us our first Cup championship in 2003.
"It's very assuring knowing that he will be staying on with us and I know that the first goal on his agenda is to take that championship trophy back."
Kenseth and Richard Childress Racing's Kevin Harvick were among the few high-profile drivers whose current contracts were set to expire at the end of the 2006 season, making them prime targets for Toyota's entry into the Cup series in 2007.
