CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ All the buildup finally bubbled over Wednesday morning at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the moment when the rumors became reality.
Matt Kenseth will indeed make his NASCAR return.
Kenseth, the 2003 Cup Series champion, announced that he will be joining Roush Fenway Racing on a part-time basis for the remainder of the 2018 season, splitting time in the No. 6 car with current driver Trevor Bayne. Kenseth's last race was the 2017 season finale at Homestead in November.
But what does Kenseth's return really mean for NASCAR, his fans, and RFR? We tried to break it down here: