Matt Kenseth: NASCAR Points Leader to Depart from Roush Fenway

Current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Matt Kenseth will be leaving Roush Fenway racing at the conclusion of the 2012 season, according to ESPN.The famous No. 17 car will now be driven by prospect Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. After 14 years of working with the same team, the combination of Kenseth and Roush was one that seemed destined for a lifetime partnership. If the sport of NASCAR has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lasts forever. Kenseth started his NASCAR career as a driver in the Busch Series for Roush Racing before finally getting his chance to race in 1998 when Bill Elliot was out and the young star filled in. Matt Kenseth took to Twitter to share his feelings about the departure at the end of the season and how this d...

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