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Brad Keselowski’s Heartbreaking Near-Miss: Another Frustrating Step in His Winless Streak

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
November 3, 2025
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Brad Keselowski’s Heartbreaking Near-Miss: Another Frustrating Step in His Winless Streak

Jun 8, 2025; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) greets the crowd during driver introductions before the start of the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Title: “Heartbreak in Phoenix: Brad Keselowski Left Fuming After Another Near Victory Slips Away!”

In the high-octane world of NASCAR, where champions are forged and legends are made, Brad Keselowski finds himself in a disheartening rut that seems to have no end. The 2012 champion and his No. 6 RFK Racing team have been desperately seeking a breakthrough, but the results have been painfully underwhelming. With only a single victory to their name since Keselowski took on the role of co-owner four seasons ago, the frustration is palpable.

This past Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway, Keselowski was tantalizingly close to ending his winless drought, only to watch the golden opportunity evaporate in the final moments of the race. In a nail-biting overtime restart, Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney executed a last-lap maneuver that left Keselowski trailing by a mere 0.097 seconds as the checkered flag waved. The agony of defeat was etched on Keselowski’s face as he confronted the media, his disappointment evident but his professionalism intact.

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“It’s kind of the story of our season,” Keselowski lamented, his voice tinged with frustration. “We’re just needing a little bit of speed, trying to put ourselves in position. We were in position as well as we could.” Despite feeling the sting of yet another second-place finish, he acknowledged the blistering pace of competitors like Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney. “I just wasn’t quite fast enough. Another second place. I felt like we were in a good position, but the No. 5 and the No. 12 were just stupid fast. That’s what we had.”

This latest heartbreaker marks Keselowski’s sixth top-5 finish of the tumultuous 2025 season, with two of those being runner-up spots in Atlanta and Bristol. The RFK Racing squad, including teammates Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece, are left grappling with an empty trophy cabinet, as they all seek to end the season without a win. The weight of expectation is heavy, and the search for the elusive piece to complete the puzzle continues.

The final restart was a cacophony of strategy, with teams choosing between two or four tire changes. Some, like Keselowski, opted to gamble and stay out. Reflecting on this decision, he stated, “We just stayed out on the tires. Made a gamble. Almost paid off.” His insight into the race highlighted what makes NASCAR exhilarating, even in defeat. “Everybody was just pushing the limits. The drivers, the teams. That’s what makes this sport great.”

As the dust settles from the thrilling race, Blaney celebrates his victory, while Larson clinches the 2025 Cup Series title with a solid third-place finish. Denny Hamlin, who dominated much of the race, faced heartbreak, finishing sixth. Meanwhile, Preece and Buescher crossed the line in ninth and twelfth, respectively, as RFK Racing now turns its gaze towards the offseason, determined to forge a path that leads back to victory lane in 2026.

The question lingers: Can Brad Keselowski and his team bounce back from this series of near-misses? Only time will tell, but the hunger for success burns brighter than ever. Buckle up, NASCAR fans—this rollercoaster ride is far from over!

Tags: 2017-nascar-cup-series2025-cup-seriesbrad-keselowskidjr-team-penskeKyle Larsonrfk-racingRyan Blaney
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