Matt Kenseth vs Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Matt Kenseth vs Dale Earnhardt Jr.: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Kenseth's rivalry with Earnhardt Jr. was characterized by intense competition and fan engagement, as both drivers were fan favorites during their careers.
Matt Kenseth
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins39
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens331
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles20
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins29
- NASCAR Canada Series Wins1
Top honours
- NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion2003
- NASCAR Rookie of the Year2000
- Daytona 500 Winner2009, 2012
- International Race of Champions Champion2004
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins26
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens260
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles15
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins24
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Top Tens96
Top honours
- NASCAR Busch Series Champion1998, 1999
- Daytona 500 Winner2004, 2014
- NASCAR Most Popular Driver15 consecutive years (2003-2017)
- Bill France Award of Excellence2017