A michigan native, a monster energy nascar cup series champion and a man who closely follows the nuances of the sport, brad keselowski has long had the michigan international speedway winners. Michigan nascar driver brad keselowski nixes retirement. Born in rochester hills, michigan in 1981, brian keselowski is the older brother of 2012 nascar sprint cup series champion brad keselowski, and the son and nephew of former drivers bob and ron keselowski, respectively. Brad keselowski graduated from rochester high in 2002. Official brad keselowski nascar driver page with latest stats, race results, videos, news, photo galleries, team information, bio and more. Rochester hills nascar driver brad keselowski wasnt blazing a new trail when he started his own racing team. He made headlines in 2011, qualifying his familyowned kautomotive motorsports entry into the daytona 500. Brooklyn, mi rochester hills nascar driver brad keselowski wasnt blazing a new. The truck series drivers put on a great show in this 100lap event. Aug 09, 2017 in 17 nascar camping world truck series races at michigan international speedway, current monster energy nascar cup series driver kyle busch 06182005, joey coulter 08182012 and brian.
Her name will be displayed just above the drivers door handle of nascar driver and rochester hills native brad keselowskis car. Nascar live race coverage, latest news, race results, standings, schedules, and driver stats for cup, xfinity, gander outdoors. I learned about the hard work it takes to become a driver. Rochester hills is a city in oakland county in the u. Keselowski was one of the original drivers in the camping world truck series in 1995 when it raced under the name the nascar supertruck series. For the 21st time, nascar driver and rochester hills native brad. Mar 16, 2015 following the interview, nascar driver brad keselowski also from rochester hills took to twitter to defend his hometown. Brian keselowski born september 2, 1981 is an american professional stock car racing driver and crew chief. Nascar released its 2019 schedule on tuesday, and nascars most entertaining track will host the monster energy series on june 9 and aug.
Aug 12, 2019 rochester hills nascar driver brad keselowski wasnt blazing a new trail when he started his own racing team. Whether you are a fan of nascar or horse racing michigan has the race track that delivers the speed. Mrn the voice of nascar radio, race results, schedule. Top nascar drivers to honor two henry ford nurses during cup series race. Austin dillon and daniel hemric to start from the rear of the field on provisionals. Aug 09, 2019 the team penske driver, who hails from rochester hills, michigan, about 100 miles away, is still seeking his first career win at his homestate track. Top nascar drivers to honor two henry ford nurses during cup. With his first victory of the year, the rochester hills, michigan native will surpass. Brett bodine claims lone cup win amid controversy april 22, 2020 9. Which is why he yearns for a win at michigan international speedway. This is a great day to try out the speedway with kids, as guests 12 and under are free. Paul sancya, the associated press roger penske watches before a nascar cup race at michigan.
Brad keselowski finished ahead of fivetime champion jimmie johnson to win the sports. Brad keselowski nascar driver page stats, results, bio. In the arca series, he had 24 wins, 26 poles, and a 1989 championship. Brad keselowski led the most laps in sundays race, but couldnt overcome a pair of issues to win. June 1618 featuring the arca racing series presented by menards corrigan oil 200, nascar xfinity series 250, and monster energy nascar cup series firekeepers casino 400. Bradley aaron keselowski is an american professional stock car racing driver. Michigan drivers among favorites to win daytona 500. Nov 19, 2012 a nascar driver who grew up in rochester hills clinched the sprint cup championship sunday in florida. Tomorrow, a man from rochester hills has a chance to do something no one from the state of michigan has ever done. Brooklyn, mi rochester hills nascar driver brad keselowski wasnt blazing a. He currently competes fulltime in the nascar cup series, driving the no. Hes still looking for a victory at his home track after finishing as runnerup twice in 20 tries over his career.
Aug 09, 2019 a michigan native, a monster energy nascar cup series champion and a man who closely follows the nuances of the sport, brad keselowski has long had the michigan international speedway winners. The team penske driver, who hails from rochester hills, michigan, about 100 miles away, is. Brad keselowski will do almost anything to win michigan. Her name will be displayed just above the driver s door handle of nascar driver and rochester hills native brad keselowskis car. Car culture runs deep in michigan, and this is on display at race tracks across the state.
Brad keselowski is a renowned american professional car racing driver as well as a team owner. H has had multiple opportunities to sign the 36yearold rochester hills, michigan native since then, and he has not taken them. George pohly keselowski laments another lost nascar. Born in rochester hills, michigan in 1981, brian keselowski is the older brother of 2012 nascar sprint cup series champion brad. Nascar racing experience michigan international raceway sale. The 36yearold rochester hills, michigan native sits in a ninth place tie in the championship standings with a top finish of fifth at auto club speedway behind the. The final driver to make an attempt, after shadows started to shroud the track, brad keselowski covered the 2. Following drivers meeting with crew chief, youll drive a nascar race car for timed racing sessions. Aug 12, 2018 the rochester hills native is winless in 19 monster energy nascar cup series starts at the track. The last qualifier in fridays monster energy nascar cup series time trials at michigan international speedway will be first to the green flag on sunday afternoon the final driver to make an. Keselowski was born in rochester hills, michigan, and grew up in a racing family. Nascar race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers. Active drivers career stats nascar cup series xfinity series gander outdoor truck series pintys series.
As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 70,995. The michigan driver isnt quitting his day job, though. The rochester hills driver will lead the field to green in the real heroes 400 when stock car racing returns at 3. Stick around after the race for the saturday postrace concert.
Keselowski, who is in his 10th year with team penske, won the nascar cup in. Feb 12, 2018 a native of rochester hills, michigan, brad keselowski is a lifelong fan of the detroit lions. The team penske driver, who hails from rochester hills, michigan, about 100 miles away, is still seeking his first career win at his homestate track. He has gained much of his popularity on the wheels in which he races with the team penske on the nascar cup series in which he has had much success since the year 2004 racing with nascar. Darlington starting lineup brad keselowski on pole. Michigans brad keselowski wins nascar cup pole from living. Motor racing network s broadcast of the 2003 nascar cup series carolina dodge dealers 400 at darlington raceway. Drivers from michigan referenceinfo nascar driver from.
Rochester hills driver keselowski wins nascars championship. Even if madonna isnt, i am and always will be proud to be from. Michigan international speedway mis is in its 49 th year of racing and will welcome more than a quarter million fans during its two race weekends this season. After finishing 15th in the inaugural season, he finished 16th in the second season.
Rochester hills brad keselowski spoke about his desire to win at michigan international speedway and much more. The rochester hills native is winless in 19 monster energy nascar cup series starts at the track. Rochester hills native brad keselowski won the pole on friday at michigan international speedway for sundays consumers energy 400, circling the twomile superspeedway at 190. But hell have the bragging rights at the thanksgiving dinner table this year, if he becomes the first michigander to win stock car racings. Aug 09, 2019 the 2012 monster energy nascar cup series champion was the final driver in the 38car field to make a qualifying run for sundays 400 lap event. Keselowski, who is in his 10th year with team penske, won the nascar cup in 2012 and is gunning to return to those title. In 2016, the 2012 cup champion wrote about his love of his team for his blog. Aug 11, 2019 for the 21st time, nascar driver and rochester hills native brad keselowski will be hoping theres no place like home. The race is exciting and the finishes are always close. Ernie irvan keeps all the trophies from his monster energy nascar cup series. What drivers said after michigan race nascar talk nbc. Nascar drive is racing fans best race day experience with incar cameras, live audio and live leaderboards from. Brian keselowski born september 2, 1981 is an american professional stock car racing driver.
Following the interview, nascar driver brad keselowski also from rochester hills took to twitter to defend his hometown. Brad keselowski bests kevin harvick for michigan pole. Mar 09, 2020 michigan nascar driver brad keselowski nixes retirement talk. Racing star keselowski reflects on rochester hills roots.
Brad keselowski will become a free agent once the 2020 nascar cup series comes to an end in november, and whats next is anyones guess. Nascar driver shut down racing team to start manufacturing. Rochester hills brad keselowski sees daytona 500 as return shot at glory. Secondgeneration driver chase elliott is quickly becoming one of nascar s biggest stars, and he. Dozens of drivers from tony stewart to dale earnhardt jr. The rochester hills veteran driver sent out a tweet this weekend squashing a. Despite his busy schedule, keselowski records each michigan football game on dvr and watches every snap. Paul sancya, the associated press roger penske watches before. While nascar is stocked with drivers with southern roots, a handful of michiganders have had some luck in stock car racing.
Nascar drive is racing fans best race day experience with incar cameras, live audio and live leaderboards from nascar. Keselowski is a native of rochester hills, michigan. In early 2011, keselowski declared his intention to compete for the 2011 nascar sprint cup series rookie of the year title. Born in rochester hills, michigan in 1981, brian keselowski is the older. A nascar driver who grew up in rochester hills clinched the sprint cup championship sunday in florida. But closing down the truck series team to start a manufacturing company is something unique to keselowskis story.
A northern suburb of metro detroit, it located about 16 miles 25. Aug 09, 2019 keselowski is a native of rochester hills, michigan. The 2019 monster energy nascar cup series mencs season marks brad. Take in this full day of practice and the arca menards series 200 race. The rochester hills veteran driver sent out a tweet this weekend squashing a rumor that he will call it a career at seasons end. Feb 14, 2020 rochester hills brad keselowski sees daytona 500 as return shot at glory. Rochester hills brad keselowski claims nascar cup pole at mis. For the 21st time, nascar driver and rochester hills native brad keselowski will be hoping theres no place like home. Rochester was the first settlement in oakland county when it was founded in 1818. Michigan international speedway will host a pair of monster energy nascar cup series races in 2019. Daytona beach, fl rochester hills driver brad keselowski has won 30 races and a championship at nascars top level. Drivers get back to racing on sunday at darlington raceway in south carolina following a week hiatus. Palmer, from walled lake, is an emergency department nurse at. Michigan nascar driver brad keselowski nixes retirement talk.
Michigan international speedway michigan international. Rochester hillsnative nascar driver brad keselowski says hes been filling up his time. See your favorite nascar stars test their cars during practice laps, prepping for the big race. Monster energy nascar cup series nascar xfinity series. Brad keselowski biowiki, age, height, wife, kids, net. Late qualifier brad keselowski storms to michigan pole. Sunday will be the team penske drivers 21st cup series race at. Drive a nascar race car by yourself on the michigan international speedway a twomile, dshaped superspeedway with 18 degree banking and 73foot wide sweeping turns. Why brad keselowski shut down his nascar team to start a. Michigan man on the verge of winning nascars biggest prize.
A native of rochester hills, michigan, brad keselowski is a lifelong fan of the detroit lions. In 17 nascar camping world truck series races at michigan international speedway, current monster energy nascar cup series driver kyle. The 2012 monster energy nascar cup series champion was the final driver in the 38car field to make a qualifying run for sundays 400 lap event. Top nascar drivers to honor two henry ford nurses during. In our driver by number series, irvan was named as the driver of the no.
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