Sirius Satellite Radio 400 - Michigan International Speedway

Kenseth Grabs Third Win of Season

Matt Kenseth

Matt Kenseth notched his series-high third win of the season with today's victory in the Sirius Satellite Radio 400. Sterling Marlin, Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson all have two each. The win was Kenseth's fourth career NASCAR Winston Cup win and first at Michigan International Speedway. In addition, it was the sixth victory for Ford in 2002, most among manufacturers, and increased it's lead in the manufacturer's standings to more than 20 points. Kenseth was able to edge Dale Jarrett at the stripe by 0.131 seconds to take the win. Jarrett finished in the second position while rookie Ryan Newman came home third, leading a trio of Fords in the top three. The Chevrolets of Michael Waltrip and Jeff Gordon would round out the top five.

Jarrett Nabs Pole Postion at MIS
Fresh off his first win of the season, Dale Jarrett notched his first pole position, grabbing the top-starting spot for the Sirius Satellite Radio 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Jarrett qualified in 38.081 seconds, at an average speed of 189.071 mph, to grab his 15th career pole. Michael Waltrip will start from the outside pole, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Bill Elliott in row two.