History of Brad Keselowski in Timeline
Brad Keselowski is an American professional stock car racing driver, team owner, and entrepreneur. Currently, he races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, which he co-owns. Previously, he owned Brad Keselowski Racing, a team that competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
February 12, 1984: Brad Keselowski Born
On February 12, 1984, Bradley Aaron Keselowski was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is an American professional stock car racing driver, team owner, and entrepreneur.
2000: Started Racing Stock Cars
In 2000, Keselowski began his racing career in the Factory Stock division of stock cars, marking the start of his journey in professional racing.
2005: Full-Time Truck Series Debut
In 2005, Keselowski began competing full-time in the Truck Series, supported by SUBcrews.com and Samson Stone. His best result was a seventh-place finish at the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona.
2006: Drove for Multiple Teams
In 2006, Keselowski drove the first two races for K-Automotive before a lack of sponsorship halted operations. He then filled in for Kelly Sutton in the No. 02 Chevrolet and drove the No. 63 Ford for MB Motorsports at Bristol and Homestead.
2006: No. 6 Top-10 Finish
In 2006, Mark Martin finished ninth in 2006, the last time the No. 6 car had finished in the top-10 in the final standings before Brad Keselowski in 2023.
2007: Moved to Busch Series and Replaced Ted Musgrave
In 2007, Keselowski began competing full-time in the Busch Series, driving the No. 23 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. He also replaced Ted Musgrave in the Truck Series and was involved in a fiery crash during the Camping World 300 at California Speedway.
2008: Truck Series Competition
In 2008, Brad Keselowski's team began competing in the Truck Series. Keselowski himself drove the No. 29 Chevrolet, earning the team's first Top 10 finish.
2008: Nationwide Series Win at Bristol
In 2008, Keselowski secured his second career win in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
November 2009: Talladega Controversy
In November 2009, during the fall race at Talladega, Keselowski caused a fifteen-car melee by bumping Kurt Busch, leading to criticism and jeers from other drivers and fans.
2009: Set Record for Top 5 Finishes
In 2009, Keselowski achieved 26 top 5 finishes, surpassing Kyle Busch's previous record of 25 top 5s in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
2009: First Sprint Cup Victory at Talladega
In 2009, Keselowski achieved his first career Sprint Cup victory in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega, after a controversial last-lap incident involving Carl Edwards. The win marked his fifth career start and was the first Sprint Cup victory for James Finch as an owner.
2009: Limited Cup Schedule
In 2009, Keselowski returned to JR Motorsports for the Nationwide Series and competed in a limited Cup schedule, driving the No. 25 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 09 Miccosukee-sponsored Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing.
2009: Victory at Iowa Speedway
In 2009, Keselowski won the U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway after strategically staying out past his pit window and holding off Kyle Busch for the lead.
2009: Won U.S. Cellular 250
In 2009, Keselowski won the first-ever Nationwide race, the U.S. Cellular 250, at Iowa Speedway after battling Kyle Busch.
2009: Finished Fifth at Montreal
In 2009, at the NAPA 200 in Montreal, Keselowski finished in fifth place after avoiding a late-race pile-up, earning back lost points.
2009: Feud with Denny Hamlin
In 2009, the feud between Keselowski and Denny Hamlin intensified in the Nationwide Series. After Keselowski punted Hamlin at Phoenix, Hamlin retaliated the following week, causing Keselowski to wreck. NASCAR penalized Hamlin for aggressive driving.
2010: Replaced David Stremme and Ran Full Nationwide Series
In 2010, Keselowski replaced David Stremme in the No. 12 Dodge Charger in the Cup Series and ran the full Nationwide Series schedule in the No. 22 Discount Tire car. He was involved in a retaliatory crash with Carl Edwards at Atlanta.
2010: Nationwide Series Success and Edwards Feud
In 2010, Keselowski won his first Nationwide race at Talladega and went on to win five more races. He also continued his feud with Carl Edwards, culminating in a controversial crash at Gateway International Raceway where Edwards intentionally wrecked Keselowski.
2011: Kligerman Drives for BKR
In 2011, Parker Kligerman drove the No. 29 Ram in the Camping World Truck Series for Brad Keselowski Racing and finished 11th in points.
March 18, 2012: Keselowski Wins Food City 500 at Bristol
On March 18, 2012, Keselowski won the Food City 500 at Bristol, marking his first win of the season.
June 30, 2012: Keselowski Wins at Kentucky Speedway
On June 30, 2012, Keselowski secured his third win at Kentucky Speedway, becoming the first driver to win three races in the 2012 Cup season.
September 15, 2012: First Victory for BKR
On September 15, 2012, Ryan Blaney drove Brad Keselowski Racing to its first victory at Iowa Speedway.
2012: Crew Chief Change
In 2012, Jeremy Bullins took over as Brad Keselowski's crew chief, they saw them win the 2012 championship and 29 races.
2012: Ended Kyle Busch Rivalry
In 2012, Keselowski and Kyle Busch publicly announced the end of their rivalry.
April 17, 2013: NASCAR Announces Penalties for Keselowski's Team
On April 17, 2013, NASCAR announced penalties for rear-housing infractions found in Keselowski and Logano's cars. Penalties included suspensions and fines for crew members, and a 25-point deduction for Keselowski.
August 10, 2013: Keselowski Wins at Watkins Glen in Nationwide Series
On August 10, 2013, Keselowski achieved a victory at Watkins Glen in the Nationwide series, marking his fourth consecutive win in his last four starts.
September 5, 2013: Keselowski Wins Nationwide Series Race at Richmond
On September 5, 2013, Keselowski won the Nationwide Series race at Richmond, securing his 24th career win in the series and marking his 5th win in the last 6 races.
2013: Award from Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
In 2013, Brad Keselowski was honored with the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Excellence in Sports Award, in Troy, Michigan.
2013: Watkins Glen Contact with Kyle Busch
In 2013, Busch crashed Keselowski at Kansas, the second time Busch and Keselowski made contact.
2014: AAA Texas 500 Controversy and Season Achievements
In 2014, during the AAA Texas 500, Brad Keselowski was involved in a controversial incident with Jeff Gordon, leading to a pit road brawl after the race. Keselowski finished the race in third place, while Gordon finished in 29th place. Keselowski finished the 2014 season with a personal best of six victories.
January 25, 2015: Keselowski Hired as NASCAR Analyst
On January 25, 2015, it was announced that Brad Keselowski, along with Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick, was hired as an Xfinity Series analyst for NASCAR on Fox. Keselowski was scheduled to provide commentary for the Atlanta, Phoenix, and Richmond races.
February 4, 2015: Announcement of First Child
On February 4, 2015, Brad Keselowski announced that he and his girlfriend, Paige White, were expecting their first child, a girl.
December 11, 2016: Engagement Announcement
On December 11, 2016, Brad Keselowski announced his engagement to Paige White.
August 17, 2017: BKR Closing Announcement
On August 17, 2017, Brad Keselowski announced that Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) would close at the end of the 2017 season. He later purchased an ownership stake in Roush Fenway Racing, turning it into Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.
2017: Penalty after Camping World 500
Following the Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in 2017, NASCAR announced that Brad Keselowski's car failed post-race laser inspection. Keselowski was penalized with a $65,000 fine, a 35-point deduction, and a 3-race suspension for crew chief Paul Wolfe.
2017: 2017 Season
In 2017, Brad Keselowski crashed out of the Daytona 500 after leading 13 laps. At Atlanta, Keselowski won the race after a penalty to Kevin Harvick.
2017: Cameo in Logan Lucky
In 2017, Brad Keselowski had a cameo as a security guard in the film Logan Lucky.
2018: Victories at Darlington, Indianapolis and Las Vegas
In 2018, Brad Keselowski won back-to-back races at Darlington and Indianapolis, giving Team Penske its first victory in the Brickyard 400. Keselowski then won at Las Vegas, giving Roger Penske his 500th overall motorsports victory. He was eliminated from the round of 12 after the fall Kansas race and finished the season eighth in the points standings.
2018: Establishment of Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing
In early 2018, Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) was founded by Brad Keselowski, emphasizing American manufacturing and additive manufacturing.
2018: Return to Team Penske
It was confirmed that Brad Keselowski would return to Team Penske for the 2018 season.
January 24, 2019: Official Launch of Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing
On January 24, 2019, Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM), founded in early 2018 by Brad Keselowski, held its official launch. The company focuses on additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
2019: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2019, Brad Keselowski and Paige White welcomed their second daughter, Autumn.
2019: 2019 Season
In 2019, Brad Keselowski started the season with a 12th-place finish at the Daytona 500. He then won at Atlanta, Martinsville, and Kansas. Keselowski dominated the early stages of the Coke 600 but spun out with 5 to go. He was eliminated in the Round of 12 after the Kansas race.
2020: Crew Chief Change
Prior to the 2020 season, Jeremy Bullins took over as Brad Keselowski's crew chief, ending a nine-year partnership with Paul Wolfe.
July 15, 2021: Announcement of New Team and Driver Change
On July 15, 2021, Penske announced that Austin Cindric would take over the No. 2 car beginning in 2022. Five days later, Keselowski announced he would join Roush Fenway Racing as a minority owner and driver of the No. 6 car.
2021: 2021 Season
Brad Keselowski started the 2021 season with a near-win in the Daytona 500, ultimately finishing 13th after a last-lap crash. He later won the GEICO 500 and reached the Round of 8 in the playoffs before being eliminated. He finished the season 6th in the points standings.
March 24, 2022: Penalty for Modification of Part
On March 24, 2022, crew chief Matt McCall was suspended for four races and fined US$100,000 for an L2 Penalty, and the No. 6 team was docked 100 driver and owner points and 10 playoff points, after the 2022 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta for modifying a single source supplied part. Team engineer Josh Sell was announced as Keselowski's crew chief for the 2022 Texas Grand Prix.
2022: Driver Change
In 2022, Austin Cindric took over the No. 2 car for Team Penske.
July 2, 2023: Announcement of Third Child
On July 2, 2023, Brad Keselowski announced that he and Paige White are expecting their third child.
November 4, 2023: Birth of First Son
On November 4, 2023, Brad Keselowski's partner, Paige White, gave birth to their first son, Maize. Brad Keselowski was present for the birth.
2023: 2023 Season
Brad Keselowski began the 2023 season with a 22nd-place finish at the 2023 Daytona 500. Keselowski made his 500th career start at Gateway. He made it to the playoffs and was eliminated from the Round of 12 at the conclusion of the Charlotte Roval race. Keselowski finished the season eighth in the points standings.
2023: Ford Winless Streak
Ford's 33 race winless streak was snapped at the conclusion of the 2023 Cup Series Season Finale with Brad Keselowski's win at Darlington in 2024.
2024: 2024 Season
Brad Keselowski started the 2024 season with a 33rd-place DNF at the 2024 Daytona 500. He took advantage of a collision at Darlington to secure his first win of 2024, ending a 110 race winless streak for himself and a 33 race winless streak across all three series for Ford. Keselowski was eliminated from the playoffs at the conclusion of the Round of 16.
2025: Crew Chief Change
On November 7, RFK announced that McCall would not return to the No. 6 car in 2025.
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