Matt Kenseth/DEWALT Racing Pocono notes

Matt Kenseth's Pocono Record

<pre> Date Start Finish Laps $ Won Status 6/19/00 29 14 200/200 48,665 Running

</pre> Notes of Interest

· Kenseth will appear at Cole's Hardware in Sunberry, PA on Wednesday, July 19. Matt will be signing autographs from 5-6 PM.

· Matt has had a bit of a drought when it comes to top ten finishes in the last several races. Despite being the top finishing rookie three of the last four races, Kenseth's best finish has been a 14th at Pocono. The last top ten finish for Matt came at Dover on June 4, where Kenseth grabbed second place.

· Kenseth continues to lead the Raybestos Rookie of the Year battle over Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Matt has led the point's race since April 16, following the Talladega race. Kenseth currently sits 14 points ahead of Dale Jr.

· Matt Kenseth tested at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 17 & 18 in preparation for the Brickyard 400 on August 5. This was Matt's first trip to IMS.

Matt Kenseth's Thoughts on Pocono

"I am anxious to go back to Pocono Raceway this weekend. My first race there was just last month and it was a struggle. We were way too tight on our set-up and with me being a rookie, I was just trying to learn the line. Going back there again so soon, I think we will be able to hit on the right set up and improve upon our 14th place finish."

<pre> NASCAR Winston Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year Standings

1.  Matt Kenseth        218
2.  Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 204
3.  Dave Blaney         147
4.  Stacy Compton       142
5.  Scott Pruett        121