Ross Kenseth (born June 12, 1993) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He is the son of 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth and the grandson of former NASCAR driver and team owner Kelly Kenseth. Kenseth competed primarily in the ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (now the ARCA Menards Series East), achieving several top‑ten finishes before stepping away from competitive racing.
Early life and education
Kenseth was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up in a family deeply involved in motorsports. He attended Madison West High School, where he participated in athletic programs while developing an interest in racing through his father's career.
Racing career
ARCA Menards Series
Kenseth made his ARCA debut in 2010 at the Iowa Speedway, finishing 21st. Over the next several seasons, he ran a limited schedule, recording a career‑best finish of ninth place at the 2013 event at Pocono Raceway. His final ARCA start occurred in 2015 at the Salem Speedway in Indiana.
K&N Pro Series East
In 2014, Kenseth entered the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, competing in a limited number of races for his father's team, KENSHEN Racing. He achieved a best finish of eighth place at the 2014 New Hampshire Motor Speedway event.
Retirement and post‑racing activities
After the 2015 season, Kenseth announced a hiatus from professional competition to focus on personal pursuits and family commitments. He has since been involved in occasional test sessions and has worked behind the scenes in motorsport marketing and team operations, leveraging his extensive industry connections.
Personal life
Kenseth resides in the Midwest United States. He is married and has expressed interest in supporting charitable initiatives related to youth involvement in motorsports.
Legacy
While his driving career was brief compared to other members of his family, Ross Kenseth is noted for maintaining the Kenseth presence in development series racing and for his contributions to the sport's community outreach efforts.