Brad Keselowski, the co-owner and driver for RFK Racing, is yet to make his mark in the 2025 Cup Series campaign. After five races, a top 10 finish continues to elude the seasoned racer. While the current season has thrown its share of challenges, Keselowski is committed to navigating them by rallying his team together.
Recognizing the importance of unity in overcoming adversity, Keselowski, like a true leader, stepped up to deliver an impassioned speech to his team. He stressed on the importance of collective effort in motorsports, often misconceived as a solo sport. The veteran racer emphasized that success on the racetrack requires more than just the driver crossing the finish line first, it’s a joint effort that involves everyone from the pit crew to the race engineer.
Delivering a candid speech to his team, Keselowski said, “When I grew up in racing, I think I pretty much did every job except for the gas man and jackman which is pretty self-explanatory… Obviously, I drove the race car, crew chief, race engineer, and mechanic one time… I wasn’t very good at any of those things, to be honest, compared to you guys. Everybody is way better at those things than I ever was. But I knew still what it took. The most important thing to me outside of being talented to doing it was having a set of values and behaviors that drove me to do it at the highest level possible.”
The four words – Innovative, Professionalism, Relentless, Teamwork – became the driving forces for Keselowski and his crew at RFK Racing. The 41-year-old, who has 15 full seasons at the top-flight of NASCAR under his belt, understands the importance of these values in achieving results. He expressed that even though there are no guarantees in NASCAR, where even the slightest of variables can be game-changers, he wants his team to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of excellence.
Despite the slow start to the season, there have been glimmers of hope for RFK Racing. Ryan Preece, driving the No. 60 Ford, finished third at the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Preece’s strong performance and his budding camaraderie with crew chief Derrick Finley and the pit crew speak volumes about the potential of Keselowski’s team.
However, not all news has been good for the RFK Racing camp. A setback hit the team with the suspension of Josiah Wright, a rear tire changer for substance abuse. The suspension means Wright will miss the upcoming Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The development has added to Keselowski’s challenges as he looked to turn his season around.
At 41, Keselowski is nearing the end of his career. But the Michigan native has his sights set on another Bill France Cup, especially with the team he co-owns. Despite the odds and skepticism from competitors like Kevin Harvick, who doubts another championship for Keselowski, the racer remains determined to silence his critics.
The remainder of the 2025 season will reveal if RFK Racing can turn their fortunes around. Will Keselowski’s rallying call inspire his team to overcome their early setbacks and emerge victorious? Only time will tell.
