Matt Kenseth to replace Kyle Larson

Matt Kenseth

Former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth will again come out of retirement to compete for Chip Ganassi Racing as the replacement for fired driver Kyle Larson.

“I think Matt gives us the best chance to win, run up front and compete for wins," Ganassi told The Associated Press. “I’ve always gone with the mantra of trying to take the best driver available, and he’s the best driver available right now. And he brings something to our sponsors that they need right now. Stability. No baggage. Family man. Daytona 500 winner. Championship winner."

“This was an unexpected opportunity for sure. I can’t say racing was even on my radar two weeks ago," Kenseth said. “After spending some time thinking about it and all the unique circumstances surrounding all of us right now, it just seemed the timing and the opportunity was perfect to come back."