Brad Keselowski on bond with Dale Earnhardt Jr., transition from Penske to RFK, his First Car & more

In Episode 36 of "Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour," NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick sits down with Brad Keselowski for an engaging and enlightening discussion. Together, they take viewers on a journey into the dynamic world of professional racing, providing an exclusive glimpse into the sport's inner workings.
As their conversation unfolds, Kevin and Brad explore the highs and lows of Brad’s career, reflecting on his memorable victories and challenging moments. They share their thoughts on the recent Iowa race and the passion of NASCAR fans. Brad also reveals his pick for the best young driver in NASCAR today.
Beyond the excitement of racing, Kevin and Brad delve into the deeper layers of the sport, discussing the intricate relationships that drive success on the track. Brad opens up about his experiences working with Dale Earnhardt Jr., his transition from Penske to Roush Fenway Racing, the importance of family, and much more. Don’t miss this action-packed episode, brimming with expert analysis and all the thrilling moments you crave from the world of NASCAR!
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Brad Keselowski on bond with Dale Earnhardt Jr., transition from Penske to RFK, his First Car & more
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[@Drewster327]

Brad deserves so much credit for what he has done with RFK. He has earned a lot of respect from me seeing what he is capable of as a driver and a now owner

[@4kjay347]

I agree with you 100 percent

[@Helena-dk9er]

Absolutely, Brad’s journey with RFK is truly inspiring! 🚗🏁 His transition from a top-notch driver to a successful owner shows incredible versatility and determination. Speaking of impressive transitions, it got me thinking about how we can all navigate big changes in our own lives, especially when it comes to managing our finances. Just like Brad needed a solid strategy to succeed in his new role, having a financial advisor can provide the right guidance and support for our financial journeys. Has anyone here worked with a financial advisor before? Or are you considering it? It can make a world of difference, ensuring we’re prepared for whatever life throws our way, just like Brad! 🌟💼

[@Danielle-vg9qq]

@@Helena-dk9er Couldn't agree more! Brad's success with RFK is a testament to his versatility and skill. 🌟 It makes me wonder, how do you all handle big financial decisions in your own lives? Having someone like a financial advisor can make those tough calls easier. They’re like the crew chief of your financial race! 🏎💰

[@Katalina-gd1jv]

@@Danielle-vg9qq Brad has definitely shown what true dedication looks like. From driver to owner, his story is amazing! 🏆 On that note, managing finances can be just as challenging as managing a racing team. Does anyone here have a financial strategy they swear by? I’ve heard working with a financial advisor can really help steer you in the right direction. 💡📈 Personal recommendations are always great.

[@Katalina-gd1jv]

@@Danielle-vg9qq Brad has definitely shown what true dedication looks like. From driver to owner, his story is amazing! 🏆 On that note, managing finances can be just as challenging as managing a racing team. Does anyone here have a financial strategy they swear by? I’ve heard working with a financial advisor can really help steer you in the right direction. 💡📈Personal recommendations are always great.

[@cs9978]

I could listen to Brad and Kevin discuss the sport and business of it all for hours. Two men who have done a little bit of everything, understand a lot of the facets of the industry, and have a great appreciation for everything and everyone it takes to make it work. Great stuff.

[@Drew_64]

Brad turned two cup programs around into winning teams. Both Penske AND Roush. Impressive.

[@Sceneyour]

Newman Wallace and Busch didn't hurt the program either.

[@tomhalstead8935]

Watching BK shaking hands and smiling with Marcos Ambrose’s pit crew after that breathtaking last lap at the Glen in 2011 made me a believer and an admirer. And what he’s accomplished at RFK has been stunning. This is one class dude.

[@SpaceCowboyWV]

Brad is the ultimate redemption driver. Went from everybody hating him 8-10 years ago to bring one of the best ambassadors of the sport.

[@votekyle3000]

Maybe my favorite interview Kevin. Brad is a great resource in this sport, with an important story to tell.

[@estes0003]

Brad is one of the most underrated drivers in NASCAR. He has helped every team he has driven for into championship contenders.

[@bighand1530]

Tell me about it. Brad Keselowski in that regard also reminds me of Kurt Busch. And Kurt Busch is another driver I find underrated.

[@DL-lf2vd]

I liked Brad from the beginning, and his first cup win at Talladega sealed it.This is pure gold to a fan of Nascar.

[@bradyelich2745]

Brad's first race Chicagoland for Dale Jr? I watched his debut, but I have a memory to work with. Then I quote him to this day "I'm not going to lift".

[@jlr3636]

Around 2007, I was employed at the South Point truck team in Las Vegas, every year Brendan would host a open house fan appreciation event. The race shop was next to the speedway. We had the fab shop roped off and I remember Brad and his crew came by after a day of testing at the track. They were looking into the fab shop, I recognized Brad and escorted them into the shop. I remember his exact words, “ this is really nice, I sure wish we had a shop like this”. Fast forward to today and recognize how far he has advanced.

[@terrydiehl177]

Good interview Kevin. Brad deserves respect for all he has accomplished on the track and off!

[@bravedirtyhawk5912]

Brad does a in depth interview like this maybe once a year and every time I hang onto every word he says. I wish he’d do more but I know he’s a busy guy. Definitely a pillar of the sport in the current business format and one that could make the sport better in the future. I’d be proud to be on team RFK

[@SpeedDemon88X]

Between Dale Jr, Brad, Denny, Kevin....the list goes on. NASCAR is in good hands. These are brilliant minds and ambassadors for the sport.

[@nolandavis9040]

Problem is that they’re on the spokespeople but they’re not running the show. If they were running the sport we’d be in a much much better situation

[@SpeedDemon88X]

@@nolandavis9040 agreed, but they are the faces of the social media side at the very least.

[@mikefeltner4216]

We need them​@@nolandavis9040

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

@@nolandavis9040 heck yeah... these guys need to be the leaders and decision makers... listening to them, they really represent what the fan is looking for on Sunday.

[@rydplrs71]

Once the Frances aren’t overruling anyone

[@StevenP727]

What a great interview! Didn't like Brad "as a driver" for awhile but the last few years I've come to like everything that Brad is doing on and off track !

[@Raptorace225]

I loved this interview. Brad is such a smart guy. Pretty talented driver as well! He represents the sport extremely well. Great job, Kevin!

[@John-kx3ng]

He took RoushFenway Racing and completely transformed it into a very competitive team again.

[@b.rocket]

Kevin is really good at this. I really enjoyed this interview. The #6 has been my favorite my whole life. Always going to be a Ford guy.

[@deannabaker-halliburton7219]

Wow, Thank you for this. Whole new respect for Brad Keslowski. 43:06

[@GlassJ0e]

When Brad says “serve the fans you already have”…I hope NASCAR is listening. Nothing they’ve done in the last 4-5 years seems to suggest they get it.

[@poker_18rs92]

I could listen to Kevin & Brad talk about racing all day.

[@medwards263]

Great interview Kevin and Brad. Person to Person and a hand shake at the end epic.

[@AudiophileGuy1066]

BK has been my favorite driver since his first Dega win. So impressed to see the job he's done turning around the fortunes of RFK racing. Just win baby!

[@harryhearn3667]

that was one of the best i have ever watched. have been a big fan of both drivers and their knowledge of racing is at the top. best of luck to both.

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

Brad knows what we want and what NASCAR needs!

[@bradfreer2132]

Kevin your HAPPY HOUR podcast is so well done and having Brad on was awesome, keep them coming and a BIG thankyou

[@TheSteve1175]

Two amazingly intelligent adults having the most profound conversation about Nascar 👍🏆

[@Big88Country]

That was a really great interview Kevin!! It's always good to know guys like Brad go through the same stuff us regular guys do. Brad is a really smart and deep thinking man, AWESOME.

[@drumsofberk]

I was looking forward to the Carl Edwards rivalry conversation but the interview was great antidote appreciate it going longer than 30 minutes. 45 minutes seems like a sweet spot to let the stories be told and get some more questions in

[@kyleholmes2472]

Being from Iowa, the amount of nascar fans since I grew up in the 90’s is insane. They’ve waited on this and they’re willing to put on a greater show every single year. They will show up

[@nmalueg1990]

I drove from Milwaukee and was extremely impressed with Iowa Speedway. Will be making the drive again next year unless Chicagoland returns to the schedule

[@carguy0000]

Great job Kevin always like Brad, this has to be one of the best interviews > will there be a part 2

[@loriwise3177]

I loved hearing more about Brad. I used to boo him at Michigan and I now regret it. Both of us have “grown up” and gotten smarter. I have a lot of respect for what he is doing with RFK and wish him the very best for lots more wins. Kevin, you have and always will be my favorite driver but you also know how to interview! Love you podcast! Always look forward to hearing and seeing you. Btw…NBC has nothing over what you are doing with FOX. You are doing an excellent and very professional job.

[@deejay4351]

excellent convo with BK, - - - he is soooo open and grounded.....thanx Kevin.........we got to know his Dad a bit when he came to our local track in Delaware, Ontario to race and I have followed Brad's career with interest........He is doing soooo well in both roles now - - hope it continues for him.........

[@ArchieLundy]

WOW Delaware Speedway. Grew up in Londonont and spent many a Friday night there. 😎

[@deejay4351]

@@ArchieLundy same here - - as spectators, competitors and sponsors - - was a good time.

[@timmorin69]

Do you know around what year that was? I love Delaware raceway. I'm in Windsor but i make the nearly 2 hour drive at least once or twice a year to catch a race there. My favorite events there is usually the pumpkin smasher at the end of the season. My local racetrack that i go to regularly is a dirt track called Southern Ontario Motor Speedway (used to be called South Buxton Raceway).

[@deejay4351]

@@timmorin69 in the 1980's - - would have to check my archives to be more precise...lol

[@firestang70]

I remember the first race at Kentucky Speedway we locals were excited as Iowa fans. It was great to see that energy. Life long NASCAR fan that has been disappointed to see the decline of the sport. Iowa was a refreshing positive change. Hopefully NASCAR doesn’t kill off the sport with current negotiations.

[@Sceneyour]

They will. They have destroyed everything about it.

[@patmommone925]

Really enjoyed this interview. I learned a lot about Brad that I didn’t know. Great job gentlemen.

[@MrCrazyTart]

This is why he’s my favorite driver. As real as it gets in the cup series.

[@Clayton-o5c]

Great interview Kevin. I wish there was more time to go in depth about what he's actually done at Rousch, but enjoyed every minute.

[@DianeEllis-xk1jj]

Great interview! Good luck at the next race Brad!

[@nascar8and20]

Awesome interview with brad. Thanks kevin like always. Just happy we still have veteran race driver like brad still competing

[@detgoat]

gr8 interview, from both sides.. only gripe is i wish it was longer.. nice to see kevin give brad his flowers for rfk -- and good to see brad enjoying the fruits of his labor from past few years

[@jeffsnelson]

Never been Brad fan but this is the first in depth interview I've heard & am quite impressed.

[@roush26]

Brad is my favorite driver and got me back into NASCAR in 2012. I really think he played a role in changing the culture of that 2 team. To see the 2 car be competitive in the 2nd half of the race was refreshing. It's like, oh it's that thing Hendrick cars do to win races all the time, except now my car is doing it. Even if he ran 20s all day, I never gave up on the deuce, because Brad will find a way to be fast at the end.

[@bubbak76]

Enthralling… These two have so much to give the sport, great conversation, learned a ton about Brad.

[@davidrogers2939]

What a great interview and an awesome insight to what makes Brad tick..

[@MarkHerrmann-wf2yq]

Great interview with Brad! Iowa needs to be a permanent date! The upper midwest has some of the most diehard racing fans! I'm from Wisconsin and grew up going to ASA and ARTGO races in the late 70's and 80's!

[@markmerrell4655]

Fantastic interview, Kevin, and great job by Brad as well!

[@timroach6427]

Best interview by far. Brad is so well spoken and makes things easy to understand. I find it ironic that Mark Martin was part of reason he didnt go to Hendrick and then owns his iconic #6

[@4kjay347]

This interview was fantastic. Very well done!

[@CanuckIV]

Brad seems like one of the most humble, nicest dudes in the garage. It's no wonder his great leadership has brought success back to Roush-Fenway Racing (now Roush-Fenway-Keselowski Racing).

[@mlwilliam213]

Brad is the rare kind of person who may not seem that likeable at first, but the more you hear him talk he earns your respect. He’s extremely thoughtful introspective. As a Jeff Gordon fan I tend to root HMS, so at Darlington this year I wanted the #5 or the #24 to win. About halfway through the race I realized that I really wanted Brad Keselowski to win. He bet on himself going to RFK. He could have looked like a fool, but he willed it to work out.

[@joealtamuro]

One of the coolest things I ever saw on a racetrack was during one of the Duels at Daytona. Brad deliberately dropped back to get his brother and literally pushed him into the Daytona 500!!!

[@chuckthebrindlepittie6820]

Unforgettably cool. Beautiful, really.

[@revvyhevvy]

At least you're consistent, Marcus! Brad's Tesla story and friendship with TJ Majors explains why TJ also owns a Tesla! Great interview, Kevin! Thanks! Oh, and of course, the #5 car will definitely win this weekend!

[@frankfranchise301]

Awesome Interview all around. Great questions from Harvick. 🤙💪

From Ontario, Canada. I agree with Brad, a Canada race on an oval would be great. I travel hundreds of miles to go to 2 or 3 races per year.. I love Nascar

[@timmorin69]

I'm from Ontario as well (Windsor) I've only ever been to Michigan International speedway, and that was incredible. It's only a couple hours away from me. I am strongly considering making the 10 hour drive to Bristol in the near future.

@@timmorin69 I have been to Bristol twice. One on concrete and last year on dirt. The whole town gets involved, the road in front of the track gets involved with vendors, restaurants etc. I started at Michigan 15 years ago. I tru to go to 2 races a year, have been to Michigan 5 or 6 times and also gone to 14 other tracks in the eastern states. Next March and April I am going to Phoenix and then Texas

[@mntlblok]

Knew Brad was smart, but now have a better idea of just *how* smart. Loved the Penske story insight.

[@saleen367]

Much respect to both these gentlemen. 🏁

[@JJfan48]

Fantastic interview. Easily my favorite of the happy pod. We love this

[@bradfreer2132]

AWESOME show Kevin, after your retirement Brad became my driver, keep them shows coming 👍👍

[@Skyvernius]

So through this it sounds like could credit Brad with his smarts in not only turning around Roush but Also turning around Penske when he joined there.

[@frankfranchise301]

Class Act! Need more Brad K's in the sport.

[@TheFastLanewithIsaiah]

He's built JRM, Penske, and now RFK. Imagine what he would have done at Hendrick. He's a mastermind.

[@bighand1530]

Ikr?

[@TheFastLanewithIsaiah]

​@@bighand1530Definitely

[@bighand1530]

@@TheFastLanewithIsaiah Brad Keselowski is underrated.

[@ppn6198]

Great information bk took show to next level Kevin a great driver but a better host of show. Thanks

[@albertbergeron2647]

It all goes back to the roots of being in a family team. He knows the ins and outs of the money side. What you need 'vs what you want

[@montecarloss305]

The Iowa track was about 6 hrs from my house in Kansas, so we were looking forward to going. I was shocked to see how fast it sold out compared to our "home" speedway of Kansas Speedway. Hoping to go next year at least! And why do these always feel so short!?

[@jamesfriss4149]

Brad has definitely made a difference with RFK since coming aboard and has lots of great ideas for the sport

[@robertrussell5948]

Definitely a great interview guys

[@mcarpenter01]

I was never a fan of young Brad, bit this Brad seems like a completely different person. I am such a fan now of Brad and RFK for their brand as people and team. His maturity caught his talent and skill as a manager and driver.

[@opticzc82]

My two favorite drivers in one room!

[@ljrein]

My favorite driver!! Great interview BK 🙌🏻

[@nmalueg1990]

Now we need Chicagoland back. There’s so many passionate nascar fans in Wisconsin, but no close tracks. I drove to St. Louis last year and was at Iowa this year. I know the Milwaukee Mile will never host a Cup race and the Chicago street course isn’t appealing to go to at all. So please bring back Chicagoland and give us living in Wisconsin a track that’s close to drive to!

[@7viewerlogic670]

I think it will be back. The Next Gen cars put on a good show at the 1.5 mile tracks.

[@sallen3125]

Great interview. Brad is a class act!

[@billfunk3168]

Great interview Kevin and Brad !

[@jetspauly]

LOVE KESELOWSKIS!!❤❤

[@sandrahammond5361]

Great show, two great minds that know both sides of the sport.

[@stacigabrish909]

Love Brad he has helped Roush improve I'm glad he won the spring Darlington race in the playoffs

[@MichaelGuziak]

>> *The First Episode of Yours that I Ever Watched... *Really Liked It... Thanks, Kevin & Brad.

[@ThomasBrasser]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for this awesome interview.

[@FarmHouseMotors]

Excellent interview! Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@brendancahill7328]

Enjoyed listening to Brad. RFK are the most interesting team in Cup. Very excited about what's to come with Brad at the helm. Brad and the likes of Denny are the future of the sport. Ever thought of team ownership yourself Kevin🤣

[@frsty5783]

Brad = legit

[@wnracing]

Wow, imagine the balls on that kid to make demands to RP as a mostly unproven rookie... I'd love to hear Rogers side of that story and who influenced that decision to accept his requests.

[@JoeltheRacer]

Closest race to me was Kentucky I went every year 2 hours away, I wish they would go back I really think it would do great in this car

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

Awesome interview!

[@DewkChronic]

Streaming with no ad's, Take my money

[@TracksideViews]

Caught me off guard when the face on the wall moved

[@littlemuffin943]

an oval race in australia or in london would be HUGE!!!!! and if it could be a short track or a plate track no cookie cutter it has to one end or the other! i could see that being massive!!!!! sucsess

[@GleNRG]

Calder Park Thunderdome raceway in Melbourne, Australia would be great to increase Aussie interest. It was modelled off Charlotte Raceway and loved going there as a kid. If you guys ever consider international races, this could be a great option. Track needs some TLC, but its still there standing strong.

[@PGrim-sp7ew]

Brad thanks from the old fans!!

[@Mikesacco1B]

Spot on regarding an oval and international racing

[@tvan1190]

I hated Brad simply because I grew up a jr fan but I must give respect where respect is due. Hats off sir

[@brandonpennington1983]

Dale Jr said the same thing about his girls, he said he wants them to remember him racing.

[@robertprelewitz4511]

What a neat show 😊.

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

Great show!

[@Skottink]

Theres some amazing technology out there with composite tile road tracks and firestone and maybe two others that are producing a tire that feels an reacts like previously made ones. Theres going to be adjustments movin forward. The old days are exaxtly that.

[@michaelspecks7053]

I saw Brad race a truck in Memphis and got wrecked on the last lap. He stayed after the race and signed autographs for hours

[@hfkkamhuay]

I never really liked brad until the last few years but now he's one of my favorite drivers

[@waynebendelow282]

Brad and Kevin are spot on with why not serve the Fans you have instead of doing trendy locations or gimmivk races .

[@haroldgarrett9677]

Yea would like to see them win a race, they deserve a win for sure! 1:47

[@christophergabler2262]

Harvick loves his "Standpoint" and "Scenario".

[@grahamestewart355]

When it opened . The King was even at the Track . TRUE

[@BradKeselowski6]

Brad Keselowski 🇺🇸🏁

[@jetspauly]

Thanks BRAD! Hated you when Rusty and Kurt was there.....LOVE YOU MENTALITY! WIN! WIN!.WIN! THANKS BRO!✌🍻🇺🇸 GO fishing!!!!!❤❤❤