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After RFK Racing’s Incalculable Success, Brad Keselowski Draws Inspiration From His 8-YO Daughter

Published 09/20/2023, 11:12 PM EDT

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RFK Racing has been racking up milestones one after the other. Ever since including former Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski as a driver-owner, the team has grown considerably in strength and is on the right path to becoming one of the sport’s powerhouses.

Alongside teammate Chris Buescher, RFK Racing’s Mustangs have set new standards for themselves this season. Having qualified for the playoffs for the first time and doing so in style, the team had a lot of expectations to perform on. Keselowski now has his crew members to thank for doing exactly what was asked of him as he gears up for the subsequent elimination round.

Brad Keselowski thanks his crew members in kindergarten-style

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After the conclusion of last weekend’s race in Bristol, Brad Keselowski sat in a comfortable position, poised to make the round of 12. But the cushion of comfort didn’t come at any cost. Displaying immaculate consistency throughout the season, the 2012 Cup champion made his way into the playoffs despite not winning a single race. Gathering stage and playoff points, the No. 6 Ford Mustang driver continued his streak to fight in the round of 16.

With a tally of 3011 points, team owner and entrepreneur Keselowski takes the next step along with his team, moving on to Texas with a big smile on his face. Seeing big names and former champions like Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano miss out on the next round could have been scary for the 39-year-old. However, the #6 team ensured that he performed up to the mark and utilized the abilities of his car in the best way possible.

Brad’s been having a good time. After the drivers were given some really cool sticker certificates, the No. 6 driver took his home. Later, he made a similar one for his team and distributed it. This was shared on the official Twitter handle of RFK Racing, which read, “Kindergarten all over again “.

Thanking them for their efforts, Keselowski handed out kindergarten-style certificates to his crew members, which was truly a heart-warming gesture. The certificates read, “This certificate celebrates making the round of 12”. 

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The inspiration for it? His beloved daughter, Scarlett Keselowski.

Keselowski reveals the inspiration behind these certificates

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Brad Keselowski has been known as a great driver, a vocal personality who speaks out on the issues prevalent in the community and many more things. Among them, one would definitely be a great father and a family man. Brad shares insights on how his 8-year-old helped him with the idea.

“So this all started with NASCAR meeting day. They gave out these really cool ‘congratulation’ stickers to all the drivers. I took mine home and showed it to my wife and kids, and they were so excited. So this past weekend, after the Bristol race, my daughter gave me one and filled it out. I thought it was so cool.” said Keselowski explaining the reason behind this nostalgic tribute for his crew.

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Keselowski then goes around the RFK Racing Headquarters, distributing the certificates to the team, signing them one after another, and showing his gratitude towards his pit crew for their support through a grueling phase of the season.

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However childish it may seem, finding a unique way of letting the more underappreciated people by his side know about their contribution to the team’s cause is undeniably a great gesture. It seems Brad got the perfect inspiration from Scarlett.

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Ansuman Abhisek

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Ansuman Abhisek is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. As an engineering graduate, he has a strong affinity for cars, and it didn't take long for him to translate that into his love for the sport. He is a big fan of Kyle Busch and believes that the Richard Childress Driver still has his best years ahead of him.
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Shivali Nathta