Welcome Back, Mr. Consistency: Matt Kenseth Returns To Championship Form

Matt Kenseth has made a career out of being the quiet sneaky type. Never one to make a strong presence during the race, Kenseth was more of a silent, methodical driver who would always be at the front when it mattered most. His name could never be mentioned all day but when the pay window opened he was there to collect. It’s what helped him earned the nickname Mr. Consistency. However, in 2009 Mr. Consistency suddenly became Mr. Human when the racing world saw a different side to Kenseth and his No. 17 team: they missed the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship for the first time. Not only did they miss the Chase but the struggles they endured were apparent and their statistics were scary. In 36 races in 2009, after winning the first ...

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