Brad Keselowski: Betrayed by Rick Hendrick?

Brad Keselowski tells about losing the NASCAR Sprint Cup opportunity that Rick Hendrick promised him and originally turning down Roger Penske due to Hendrick’s promise.
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[@NoMoStatic]

I like brad but this is excruciating to watch... he’s talking like he’s a vet reliving Vietnam or something...

[@sonnynick1]

NoMoStatic 😂

[@ryanlagoda1352]

This is the BEST comment for this video ever..Hahahahahaha!!! "When your in the jungle..and your only freind is your knife".

[@Ziton98]

I'm sorry you like Brad.

[@bryancurtislyles12]

Trying to be cool.

[@Mycrazyadventur91]

Set speed at 1.25 and he's tolerable

[@goodguyty941]

Man Brad is wierd in this interview

[@loiteringrambler2928]

he is still hurt

[@justinheretotroll3032]

How high is Brad?

[@ruff8921]

This interview changed the way I looked at brad. He really givin every question a thought before answering and u can see the emotion

[@roadracing3]

I've watched a few parts of this interview, and Brad is definitely on something, haha

[@HottRoddTodd]

Right? I almost fell asleep. Seems like he may have gotten high right before

[@scottbullard8795]

He seems genuinely hurt and it's probably a touchy subject to talk about

[@coreymiller6238]

Scott Bullard yeah. like you've had some crushing blows like Brad had to face. dumbass

[@edwardmartinez580]

yep he hurts all the way to bank. but he is stupid he has big problems with money what a jerk.

[@stevegeorge5702]

T G lmfao!!

[@toyotaecw]

Brad Keselowski gets genuinely hurt if a five year old tells him his favorite driver is Kyle Busch.

[@joshstansberry9103]

He may be hurt but he answered every question like this quiet long pause between thoughts lots of drama

[@DumpedClutch]

Not a fan of Brad, BUT he would of won the title regardless of the points system in 2012

[@Borchert97]

He sure as hell got his payback when he beat Jimmie, an HMS driver, for the championship in 2012.

[@allabouthewaves4354]

Emil Borchert Then Jimmie came back around and won 2 titles in 4 years while Brad is trying to get his image better.

[@keyboardwarrior327]

What Brad did compared to Jimmie is kind of irrelevant, seeing as Rick didn't give Brad's seat to Jimmie. Compared to what Mark Martin and Kasey Kahne did in that car though, Brad wins every time.

[@jeremiahevans7752]

Emil Borchert over all Hendrick is winning, one championship since 2010 VS 3 championships in that time and more wins, do your math

[@coreymiller6238]

Emil Borchert ur so brilliant

[@Borchert97]

That's not what I meant, it was a symbolic metaphor. The team that Brad felt betrayed him is the same team he had to beat for his first Cup championship. There's a certain symbolic meaning in there that you haven't quite grasped.

[@jarredwalker9919]

I'm sorry, but this was easily the most dramatic interview I've ever heard Brad Keselowski give. Like, get on with it.

[@Lazyboy51]

People this was filmed in 2012.. remember that it's buried in the video description though it comes off as if it was filmed recently.

[@kickstart3179]

It’s like he’s auditioning for an acting role

[@keepitwitmine]

I always regret clicking more than one graham besinger video. I turns into a cavalcade besinger videos in all of my recommendations.

[@doc9112]

Brad drunk af

[@TheMan750]

Especially when he won the title

[@BLyonsDesign]

Kind of reminds me of how his Joey Logano got to Penske. Both of them drove for good teams early in their careers but then we're only offered full time rides in the Xfinity series when older drivers were either were going to the team or were getting contract extensions. They both didn't want to be in the Xfinity series and then Rodger Penske came along and gave them a chance.

[@davewah3]

Completely different. Logano drove 4 seasons for Gibbs at the cup level and was barely mediocre.

[@rickyedwards5911]

Now look at them a championship apiece and more coming f### prick Hendrick

[@fa1509]

The prick who won 13 championships and over 250 races😂 and is about to pass petty enterprises for wins

[@TmcIIIvideo]

I’ve always maintained that if you give a man a badge or put them in a driving suit, they think they’re an Adonis! Brad is a victim of his own insecurity!

[@iillestrs2153]

Dude allot of athletes push themselves with petty motivation, tons of basketball and football players remembering everyone drafted in front of them etc just to have a chip on their shoulder to motivate them. Brad even said some of his thoughts were cheesy in this interview lol

[@erikscherer22]

I still don't know why Hendrick went with Mark Martin over Brad. Mark was 51 at the time and was only going to be around for a couple more years. Probably the stupidest decision he ever made but he made up for it with signing Chase Elliott. :)

[@NathanChambers]

As we all know HMS likes to hire drivers who are both good drivers and good people (having class and driving clean). Brad might have the 1st part, but never the 2nd part. Just like they got rid of Kyle Busch 'cause Kyle didn't have his shit together. Mark had talent, had his shit together and raced clean, so that makes an easy choice for HMS.

[@xking5v]

Nathan Chambers rather a driver on my team that races his heart out than just a clean driver this coming from a mark fan back in the day

[@scottycole8602]

couldn't agree more my friend

[@tmthylthm]

Why haven't they gotten rid of Jr. yet then since he's not a good driver?

[@erikscherer22]

Because Jr is the #1 most popular driver in Nascar 14 years in a row. Plus he has mega sponsorship so Mr. H is making big $$ having him drive his cars. Basically Jr can race with him as long as he wants too...

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

I absolutely love BK and he's the last of a dying breed. He's got ton of heart. Detroit stand up

[@alwaysopen7970]

The last of the breed is retiring this year.

[@skyknight6732]

Yeah a guy who wrecks people intentionally and can't win a race without cheating, awesome

[@edwardmartinez580]

Never happen there will always be idiots.

[@weshayes553]

First of all he doesnt wreck people intentionally. Maybe when he was 20 but so did kyle busch, Second of all when has he been caught for cheating. Just because you dont like him doesnt mean you need to use the oldest tricks in the salt book

[@evanbyrne2191]

100%

[@aidanbrazill4885]

I always question how over the course of a couple years Rick Hendrick passed up on the opportunity to have Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, and Brad Keselowski on the same team. I bet he lays awake at night thinking about what could’ve been.

[@idarks1d3]

That team would be unstoppable. To have Gordon and Johnson as mentors to BK and KB would be amazing

[@88fanforlife]

That’s why I kinda feel like maybe he talked Jeff into retirement a little early so there would be a spot for Chase. There was sponsors that signed on to be with Jeff and Jeff was pretty quick to come back to sub for Jr after the last concussion he had

[@lesbratton5411]

Kyle just didn't fit the Hendrick mold for drivers, too volatile a personality.

[@falloutboy9424]

Internally both the drivers Jeff and Jimme and Rick knew Kyle wasn't ready to fit what Rick viewed as a professional driver. He was pretty immature and was alot more diffucult to work with in the garage. Hendrick didnt like that. Jeff talked about it with Jr in an interview, not sure if it was his podcast. As far as Brad im not quite sure what happened there tbh I never saw him as a candidate for Hendricks full time rides, but definitely for other rides.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@lesbratton5411 Kyle Busch has always been an arrogant anus and he always will be. Things always must be his way or his short fuse toddler level temper lets loose. Rick Hendrick got really angry with KB when he left the track while his HMS car was being repaired well enough to re-enter the race. Dale Jr was asked to climb into the car to finish the race. Soon afterwards, KB was let go from HMS and replaced with Dale Jr. That's two major NASCAR teams that don't want KB. I'm still surprised that JGR still tolerates KB's crap. NASCAR should've booted Kyle Busch out long ago. He's reckless/dangerous with a nasty temper. He's not much better on public roads either. He's been nailed for excessive speed and careless/reckless driving more than once The last time, he gave the state trooper a bunch of his usual foul mouth lip service. That got him some "cooling-off" time in a holding cell. An ADA later let him out with an ROR and a simple desk appearance ticket.

[@bradg5000]

How dramatic , I wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face 😂

[@aaronjones5372]

Set playback speed at 1.5. sounds perfect

[@parkerwalsh3340]

yes

[@luker0847]

Right

[@buddybarker1044]

Wow! I tried it! It works!

[@JackCallSports]

Try 1.25

[@Reckless2402]

Jesus people. he is talking like that because it was anger and emotions with his decision and the outcomes.

[@danielashworth5281]

Scott Haines It's sad. He's a great driver. People are jerks though.

[@youmustenteraname2058]

yea he got emotional that at 2:02 they had to do a cut

[@fogandwhirlwind]

Scott Haines THANK YOU. Someone finally gets it

[@bryanwhite393]

Rick doesn’t owe him nothing

[@CSDonohue11]

lol yeah right. What a weirdo. He does it threw the whole interview. I used to like Keslow but he’s a F’n weirdo. No mo Keslow. 👎

[@Josxyz74vvTV]

lol i like keselowski but he talks as if he's being interviewed about a murder he committed or something.

[@vellbariaofficial]

Brad Keselowski may be the strongest bad-ass driver but he was also vulnerable and broken just like the rest of us here.

[@stevemingle4484]

This guy would be far better off being in a sitcom than in a race car!

[@thispowwow6574]

This is a super touching interview. Like Brad, he's a crazy dude, but just this interview alone shows how determined he was to become a driver.

[@88fanforlife]

I feel this situation was a big learning experience for Rick. I feel Rick May have talked Jeff into getting out granted I’m sure Jeff was ready to retire but you know damn well Rick didn’t wanna lose Chase Elliott like he lost Brad Keselowski

[@RobertBMF]

Or Kyle Busch

[@ThePete2432]

Brad is such a legit guy

[@Monkie_.]

Brad Keselowski looks an irl simpsons character

[@jamese.morris2891]

I see it...HA-HAh

[@gushollahbackatya1765]

My first visit to this channel. I like the content (what I have seen) I subscribed

[@Ka_Gg]

I rarely root for Keselowski, but he is a good guy. I respect the hell out of him...On top of that, he's one hell of a driver.

[@darthhull85]

Out of the guys usually up front in races and points that I don’t like, he’s the guy that if he wins I’m not super upset about it. He seems like a genuine guy and I respect him.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@darthhull85 yeah he is a genuine guy....just not my guy.

[@doodlebob3374]

Hes a terrible driver

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@doodlebob3374 Greatly better than you could ever be. How many NASCAR big leagues wins have you ever got, CUPCAKE?

[@youtubeaccount6539]

Hendrick doesn’t share the best equipment between drivers like Penske does. Hendrick effectively chooses which driver will be competitive.

[@Cam-zm1nn]

Y’all need to chill brad is one of the best drivers I know he is awesome and nice i know that because I met him at Texas and he was cool so get a grip and that’s his voice because people say he’s “high” only time he was really high was championship 2012 so again chill about brad

[@jamersonwesson6465]

You are 100% right. Brad is so cool to meet in person... most drivers act like they're trying to rush through their appearances as fast as possible. Brad takes his time to talk to you and learn about who you are and where you're from. He cares about what his fans think of him and that means alot.

[@Hamlet-wp2ri]

Brad’s been partying from the looks of it.

[@DEIFAN]

I mean, his sponsor is Miller Lite, so gotta be chugging millers

[@kugmyster]

Brad is a racer, old school....respect....

[@JasonTigno]

Brad sounds like he is high

[@rox7899]

He's talking slow to show how deep and important his douche bag thoughts are. F*ck the #2

[@jacklawton2389]

Jason Tigno that is kinda rude for you to say those things to Brad. It's the way he talks. Ever met someone who talked like that before? Probably......

[@masonlastramotorsports315]

Jason Tigno he is

[@kiddkumo]

Jack Lawton I met someone who talked like that I don't remember though

[@coreymiller6238]

Jason Tigno you people have no fucking clue of what he's been through and why he talks the way he is in this interview dumbasses

[@basingold3651]

Pro gamer tip of the day, set pay back speed to x1.25

[@SethBergile]

Thanks

[@davidfletcher6089]

Never knew of any of this.....

[@westtexasdave2140]

This is weird. Hard to watch

[@__deebzz__]

High as hell lmao

[@donaldscearce5687]

Rick knew what he was doing

[@goose2323]

Donald Scearce not really lol 😂

[@rickyedwards5911]

Brad new what he was doing

[@brandonpennington1983]

Bro I was pretty upset it went down like that too, I never really knew why, but look what you've done for Penski.

[@UtterJ424]

Rick doesnt do things like this unless theres a reason...there had to be and issue behind the scenes

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Brad didn't move the sponcer's Needle. It's always about more money more money more money.

[@piedpiper8355]

@@mec4lifesmiley700 yep I agree, its all about the dough. But It seems that somehow I pick good races to go to. Was there that day when BK won Talladega and Carl went airborne, at Darlington when Kurt and Craven duked it out, and Johnson on his 7th. I passed on Dale Sr's last win and been kicking myself in the rear ever since.

[@JohnReedy07163]

So that's why he spun out Edwards at the end of that Dega race...man I can feel for him for that now. Must of been a crazy mix of emotions for anyone in his spot.

[@kernsy6715]

Might wanna go back and watch, he made a fantastic move and got up to the rear quarter and Edwards tried to block and Brad was already in position. Edwards caused the crash not Brad, if your in that situation and your Brad you don’t lift coming to the checkered!!

[@jawmedia7575]

I like this guy. Genuine seeming person. Good driver too

[@phoebeeileenbrooks110]

The origins of Dark Brad

[@Ziton98]

I never liked Brad anyway.

[@timheidel5849]

Was Brad on drugs during this interview? Hard to watch...

[@chrisyetman1]

Keslowski is higher than a Georgia pine.

[@Codeman1115]

Damn so he was that close to driving the 5car wow!

[@rickyedwards5911]

Thank god he didn't he would be retired with no wins by now

[@kevindague8539]

Brad's voice bothers me...very creepy

[@Cam-zm1nn]

Kevin Dague OML MAN really this is just how he sounds if u don’t like it don’t listen to him bruh

[@bigbigjohnlee666]

sounds like some sort of serial killer hahahh

[@arsenalfanrichi]

That is what people sound like, when they are on the verge of tears talking about something. I think it is creepier that you can't recognize that, honestly. Are you emotionally stunted?

[@CSDonohue11]

Yeah. What a F’n weirdo. He thinks he’s way too awesome. Dude you’re just a race car driver you looney toon. He’s acts like he’s making moves that save the world. Weirdo.

[@CSDonohue11]

arsenalfanrichi lol. You’re a geek. He does it threw the whole entire interview. He’s a weirdo.

[@MR-hc2jh]

What drugs are Brad on?

[@edge2sword186]

The biggest mistake Penske made is when he took the deal with Dodge .He was winning with the Ford and his drivers were the right people for the job but the Dodge was not really competitive with the other brands .

[@davidbaker234]

Penske won a championship with Dodge but I guess that's not competitive

[@s21b0b]

@@davidbaker234 Yeah, after dodge decided to quit and that there were only two full-time Dodge teams left. Their engines, while very powerful, were also shit in reliability. If Newman didn't have those issues back in 2003, he would have easily dominated and smash out Kenseth for the championship.

[@goodguyty941]

How many championships has Brad won in the Ford?

[@edge2sword186]

@@goodguyty941 Joey Logano won in a Penske Ford .

[@cammacisaac9966]

Sometimes team owners have to go with what their sponsers and/manufaturer wants. Perfect example is Tony Stewart wanted Kyle Larson to join SHR after he lost his ride in the 42 car and Ford said no not happening.

[@jakobwedel3168]

SO glad that he didn't drive for Rick

[@Stealthcola]

Mark Martin damn near won the Championship in 2009.. like he has several times before.. wish he would have been with Hendrick a lot sooner, damn Jack Roush has to stay mediocre his whole life

[@jimmyneal1988]

Listening at .05 Is not much different than the normal speed! No wonder they passed

[@danielhamby9448]

not a fan but seems like hendrick kinda shit all over him in a way but probably ended up better off with Penske

[@jamesrobert7155]

Could this kid be more melodramatic!😂

[@paulsummers2640]

If you ain't first you're last....

[@1clackerman]

I feel like Brad has experienced humbling events in his recent career. He used to sound like he was all that. Too new, in my opinion to best "all that." His driving record and his appreciation for the chance to shine has shown me (a 50 year fan of NASCAR) that he actually IS all that now. Now i feel like he's a real Adult like professional who's desire is on fire. Once again, Roger Penske, an excellent driver himself, signed a winningRace Car. Roger knew Brad was the real deal when he signed him to drive for "Penske Racing." So... My opinion has changed about how i feel about Brad Keselowski Now i am a Brad fan because he IS "All That." Good Luck this coming season Brad. Lets all root for MY first Choice and have Jimmie Johnson become the ONLY driver with Eight (8) Championships in his Career. WE all know Jimmie IS the all time Best Cup driver to come along EVER, so let's all feel like winners by rooting HIM. Good Luck to ALL you guys in NASCAR / 2017 (the LOUD Sport).

[@rickyedwards5911]

Na Jimmy will never see 8 he be lucky to win another race he'd end up like the other bonehead that tried for 8

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Ever? Come on man.

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

@@rickyedwards5911 he will be... Or he'll be luck...

[@1clackerman]

@@mec4lifesmiley700 For his time, he was the best of the best. 5 in a row says it all, let alone 7. So ya, "EVER." my opinion is shared by MANY. thanks

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Michael Olsen, try again. Dale Earnhardt Sr was the greatest race car driver in NASCAR's history. Jimmie Johnson retired from NASCAR in 2020. Now he's in the Indy Cars series and that's not going too well.

[@burfurger3074]

Good interview man! I just don't understand why you would censor your guest, kind of a let down.

[@Cuhh346]

Its not rick hendricks fault, its not mark matins fault, its not brad keselowskis fault, its nascars fault for placing the 4 car rule

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Hendrix got around that with satellite teams alief.

[@derekjones4575]

BRAD IS THE MAN HAS TOO MANY HATERS VERY TALENTED MAN..

[@rcracer8872]

I don't hate him i like him he's not my favorite driver but I do like him

[@CSDonohue11]

I used to like him but he’s a freeckin weirdo.

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Why are you yelling?

[@colebohn]

This dude is baked... or he ate a bunch of zanbar's...

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

He seems pretty consistent, I think HMS lost out on this guy, and I'm a HMS guy.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

HMS has a long history of cheating and playing games with the NASCAR rules book. T-Rex car ring a bell?

[@DonCarlosDonCarlos]

WTF? Is he high?

[@jayandrade2785]

yea he seems to be on something for sure

[@turnbank3492]

What a work peice. He couldent carry make Mark martins helmet then or now.

[@Arctic_Falcon]

Brad has almost as many cup wins as Mark despite having half the amount of career starts, and also has a championship.

[@josephrusso9701]

I not a big brad fan but what Hendricks did to him was shady

[@MrJking065]

It is called Business.Quit whining and go win.

[@CallousBeet7357]

What do you think of the recent speculation that Brad may go to the 48 next season?

[@justinhall2711]

REALLY?? That would be awesome! I've always been a JR. fan, really stopped following the sport after all the rule changes, the stages and all... But, I do enjoy watching Chase Elliott run well, see how Jimmie is doing, and Brad too. That has always been my wife's favorite driver, it would be really cool to see him in the 48.

[@norlinblack5017]

He didn’t spin Edwards at dega Edwards tried to force him outta bounds so the pass wouldn’t b legal but brad didn’t bite the bait and Edwards turned into him and wrecked himself

[@bteamshorts]

Great racecar driver but a GIANT goober smooch trying to sound cool. LOL

[@someguy3522]

I'd pick Roger Penske any day of the week.

[@christophersmith8486]

This kid measures his words. That’s dope.

[@davevan8864]

If this was the only unethical move Rick made.......I'd be surprised. IE see Jeff Gordon Bill Davis.......

[@clyd1206]

Is it me or does Brad sound High or drunk? I hope he doesnt talk like this all the time.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

People miss the most important part of racing. Do they get along and do they trust you? As money they got. Trophy's they got. So you better make bridges or your ass is a leaper!

[@michaelmartin1851]

What are you on man !

[@CSDonohue11]

michael martin such a weirdo.

[@mommad8999]

Rick Hendricks knew what he was doing. JS

[@lumberc]

It sounds normal at 1.25x lmao

[@omertacw]

Thanks for that

[@psychomaggot105]

To bad he didn't get the 5 in 2010 but let's be honest are all 4 Hendricks cars good? especially the fourth car? Sure mark had a special season in 09 but 2010 wasn't. Brad going to Penske just added more talent in the cup garage. Now in 17 he's already a champion and one of the best drivers.

[@billyrouse4813]

Winning in NASCAR is about more than just the car. You have the crew chief, the crew, the driver and the car. Kasey Kahne isn't as good as any of the other HMS drivers.

[@Cam-zm1nn]

Guys if u have an issue with brads voice or dramatic then don’t watch it also if u have something to name brad then do it to his twitter or to his face unless your scared to do it to his face and y’all just to chicken so y’all judge him here and not to his face or Twitter stupid

[@CSDonohue11]

Cam Likesmoney lol. Stfu nerd. I’d slap the ish out of that dude if he made me.

[@wandahelms]

Brad K is a great driver

[@doodlebob3374]

Great at wrecking people

[@axlejohnson9156]

Wow, that was painful to watch BK try not to say anything at all.

[@Stuntman-Jeff]

Sounds like Hendrick re-signing Mark Martin was always a possibility. Otherwise Brad would have had a signed deal with Hendrick -- not just an understanding. Looks like things worked out OK for Brad in the end.

[@sonnynick1]

He seems like a strange dude.

[@CSDonohue11]

sonny baldwin For real. Thinks he’s saving the world or something. Frickin weirdo.

[@408CIDZ]

Brad hit his melon a few too many times

[@salty_honky]

Does brad have a mental disability? good god!!

[@kevdonew1412]

THIS KID IS A REAL GOOD GUY AND HES A NATURAL

[@SparkGames596]

He never would have made it there any

[@brendenmenchaca5419]

Is he drunk?

[@fogandwhirlwind]

Brad's a rough and tumble good old boy. Aggressive not apathetic. He's got the eye of the tiger. He's a winner. 🇺🇸😎🏁

[@daviddavis5689]

Basically Brad just like Lagono just are middle of their careers and seeing Hass racing being the top Ford team is hard. Brad in truth is just not a Hendrick type driver; IMO. Lagano was the next Gordon and Johnson when he came to cup series ; but just hasn't panned out. Now both see the young dogs come up ;which isn't easy I am sure. Brad and Lagono are two different type drivers or at least they were.

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Keselowski always looks like he is on downers during interviews.

[@the_road__warrior6185]

I think B-Rad made a good decision in going to Penske. Mr. H made a mistake. Jus sayin. It’s about time Roger had himself a couple championship drivers. I don’t care who ya are. If your an honest genuine fan of the sport, You’d gives credit where it’s due.

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Decision hell. Had no where else to go.

[@chasewallace6624]

Brad I’m 9 & I want a shot at NASCAR

[@mec4lifesmiley700]

Your eleven now. So how many races have you won. Are you even in a ride? Just wondering if your still chasing your dream?

[@cuuulz2947]

Shame Hendrick gave up an astonishing driver and he's my favorite ford driver

[@StuartGarlick]

No.

[@boejiden876]

He seems so fake in this interview. Trying to make it so dramatic.

[@gregstephens4028]

Don't mind Brad K, but for some reason him talking in this particular interview is annoying.