Brad Keselowski's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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. 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.

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2008: First Nationwide Victory and Cup Debut

In 2008, Keselowski secured his first career victory in the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway and made his Sprint Cup debut driving the No. 25 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala. He finished 19th at Texas.

2008: Nationwide Series Win at Bristol

In 2008, Keselowski secured his second career win in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.