Brad Keselowski's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brad Keselowski. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Brad Keselowski is an American professional stock car racing driver, team owner, and entrepreneur. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, a team he co-owns. He also owned Brad Keselowski Racing, which had two full-time trucks in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for a decade.

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November 2011: Kahne wins at Phoenix

At Charlotte in 2013, Keselowski won after battling Kasey Kahne. This was Keselowski's first win driving a Ford and the first Chase race won by a non-Chaser since Kahne won at Phoenix in November 2011.

2011: Wins Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol

In 2011, Keselowski finished second at the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, and third at the Pure Michigan 400. He then won his third race of the year at the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol.

2011: Qualifies for first career Chase for the Cup

In 2011, Keselowski qualified for his first career Chase for the Cup, securing a spot due to NASCAR's rule change designating wild card slots for drivers with the most wins ranked eleventh through twentieth in points. He finished the regular season eleventh in points with three wins.

2011: Wins STP 400 at Kansas Speedway

In 2011, Keselowski won the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 and then won the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway by holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. on fuel mileage. He ran out of fuel during the victory celebration.

March 18, 2012: Wins Food City 500 at Bristol

On March 18, 2012, Keselowski won the Food City 500 at Bristol, marking his first race win of the season.

June 30, 2012: Wins at Kentucky Speedway

On June 30, 2012, Keselowski won his third race at Kentucky Speedway, becoming the first driver to win three races in the 2012 Cup season and joining Kyle Busch as a two-time Sprint Cup winner at Kentucky. This win initiated a hot streak leading to his Sprint Cup title.

September 15, 2012: First Victory for BKR

On September 15, 2012, Ryan Blaney drove Keselowski's team to its first victory at Iowa Speedway.

2012: Qualified for the Chase for the Sprint Cup

During the 2012 Sprint Cup season, Keselowski had a strong showing that qualified him automatically for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. He entered the Chase in fourth place due to his three regular-season wins.

August 10, 2013: Wins at Watkins Glen in Nationwide series

On August 10, 2013, Keselowski won at Watkins Glen in the Nationwide series, achieving four consecutive wins in his last four starts.

September 5, 2013: Wins Nationwide Series race at Richmond

On September 5, 2013, Keselowski won his third Nationwide Series race at Richmond, marking his fifth race win in his last six starts and his 24th career win in the series.

2013: Redemption from 2013

At Las Vegas in 2014, Keselowski won his first race of the season, qualifying him in the Chase and providing redemption from 2013 when he did not make the Chase.

2013: Awarded Excellence in Sports Award

In 2013, Keselowski was honored with the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Excellence in Sports Award in Troy, Michigan.

2021: Daytona 500 Crash and GEICO 500 Win

During the 2021 Daytona 500, Keselowski crashed on the final lap, but walked away uninjured, finishing thirteenth. Later in 2021, he won the GEICO 500.