I'm truly a changed mind on Brad after watching this. He was just a normal kid that made it in nascar that never forgot where he came from. I'd like to meet Brad in person.
Brad is such a down to earth guy. He’s made it big but never forgets where he came from and wants it documented. Mitch and Logan be proud of what you’ve created.
Brad has always come off as your average middle America kid that chased his dreams and worked for everything he achieved. Even with all his talent and success today, he is still a humble guy who just wants to share his story. Very cool. I'm glad you shared this with us all.
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Great video! I was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan now I root for everything junior does and all the good old drivers from the past Brad Kozlowski has to be one of the nicest down to earth people let alone NASCAR drivers ever! Freaking love that guy when he wins races. I’m always happy for him.🏁🤙
Great Video Stapleton! Never liked Brad… Don’t know why… Do not know if it was because of his ongoing issues with Carl Edwards, or if it was his confidence… Then really did not like him when he went to RFK racing because it left my favorite driver (Newman) without a ride! However after watching your time, stories, and video with him. I have a whole new appreciation & respect for him! Will be rooting for BK#6 going forward!
I’m definitely a fan of BK now. He was so polite to the other business owners and he answered every question in great detail that you and Logan asked. A side of him that I’ve never seen and honestly never knew about. Great video!
This might be one of the most in depth nascar interviews in a long time. Feels like a documentary. As a chris buescher fan, im glad this guy is in charge.
I clicked on this video without paying attention to the length. I truly thought this was the actual video. I was excited. I was driving home, thinking I was about to learn more about bad Brad. He’s one of my guys. When he’s leading. I’m pulling for him type. My first diecast of his was his coke 600 win. The miller car with the American flag on it was a beautiful car.
I gotta say this interview format is awesome, must be comfy to drive around sharing your history in such a relaxed manner. It’s also pretty relatable for the viewer…
Mitch I've realized that everyone you have made videos with on your channel has changed my mine and I'm sure as well everyone else's minds about the people and drivers it a great thing you are doing to save what's left of our Nascar historic past. Personally I truly appreciate you and the detail and heart you put into everything you and your wonderful lady do for us. Thank you very much Bobby Everitte
@Stapleton42 Mitch I'm sure you helped change the hearts and feelings about the real and the personalities of all the drivers you've made videos of in one way or another. But can guarantee that you for Damn Sure changed everyone's perspective, and feelings for one particular driver, that was JEREMY MAYFIELD, man Nascar set out to make a example out of him and would has stopped at nothing to do so, and did. He's one a great driver and one hell of a good guy. A friend and myself we're doing a contract work in Hickory NC if I remember correctly sometime around early 1992 and later, we stopped at Bojangles restaurant there in Hickory for lunch I looked up and Jeremy walked in with two other men that were wearing button up shirts that had RCA on the chest Jeremy had a pullover white shirt with a collar RCA on and the chest and jeans. He had that walk and talk of a man with all the confidence in the world for some reason that Day I don't think you could have put and more confidence in him if you had shot with a cannon! We walked up to order our food and looked up saw him by buddy said you know that cocky dude I turned around leaning back on the counter crossing my arms and said as quiet as possible replied really man that's bad ass is Jeremy Mayfield Jeremy looked over to see who said that and smiled I nodded gave him a quick what's up finishing my order, he looked around us and told the cashier he had our lunch. I Said thanks myself and friend walked to the far left side table ate and was on the way out the door I looked over nodded again he stuck up a finger and motioned outside as to say wait up, we walked out to our truck a couple minutes later he came out walked over said thank you man, you have no idea how hard it is to just go have a meal without somebody wanting a picture or autograph or to say hey. Looked at me said I knew you knew who I was when I came through the door and that was cool how you told your Ole buddy who I was. We shook hands I told him to give hell that weekend. Said thanks again guys. That's the day the Jeremy bought us the Dirty Rice!! After that lunch everyone the guy that I took to lunch with that day would tell everyone that the guy he was working for knew Jeremy and he bought our lunch and that was absolutely not the truth. I told everyone I gave the man a break and he was a cool dude. Mitch to sum it up I know you remember the fuel Commercial he made driving up to pick up the lady in his racecar the he seemed to have that sureness and bad ass quality that day exactly like the commercial. Sorry for taking up so much of your time with the Dirty Rice story I always thought of him top notch Bad Ass super cool Dude. Thanks again Bobby
Brad's matured a lot, and seeing his roots gave me a new appreciation for him and what he's accomplished. His investment in his own businesses, and buying into Roush Fenway, make a lot of sense-he wants to control his own destiny
Excellent interview. I have been a Brad fan for many years. He is a class act. I got to meet him at Nashville this summer. I told him some of the reasons he got my attention: He calls his interviewers by name, he takes off his sunglasses, and he takes the American flag when he wins! I look forward to more...
I'll be honest, I was never a big BK fan even though I always respected his accomplishments in NASCAR because literally anyone who has any success in the NASCAR element is the cream that floats to the top/the best in racing and that in itself deserves respect. I can tell you that my whole perspective of Brad has completely changed, thank you for that and we need more of this! I would love to see more video of Brads collection of history from his father that would be cool. Thank you for yet another excellent video, looking forward to more, more, more!
As a fellow Michigan guy, thanks for this video with Brad and all about his family. Great stuff and always fun to hear a story of how hard work and determination can pay off. Not sure why he thought Michigan is not a racing state? Maybe because he left at a pretty young age and sounds like his parents kept him out of some of it when he was really young. We have more dirt tracks than he mentioned in the state. It’s unusual he would go to Toledo to race but never Flat Rock Speedway or Carson City and others. We have two pretty major Drag Strips and a bunch of smaller ones. Lots of smaller dirt tracks, a couple good road courses and of course Michigan International Speedway. I think Michigan is a very “racing” state. I had the pleasure of meeting his Uncle and some others at a land speed race in Arkansas a few years back. Glad that Brad still has one of the cars. As far as family history goes, I come from a very similar story (Malkowski). My paternal grandfather came from what is now Belarus, worked his way across Europe as a teen, got on a boat to America and entered through Ellis Island where his name changed from Malkowsky to end in an “i”. We were able to find relatives and living family in Belarus. I was once told by another Russian person that it was common to change the last name back then if you spoke Polish because Russians were thought of even lower in status than Poles in the USA. While I can’t be sure of all that I know that it has happened to others and seems similar to what Brad’s ancestor went through. Yet another great video. Keep it up!
Wow what a great story it totally changed my whole outlook on Brad and who he is and not knowing the struggles he went through to get to NASCAR actually love the guy LOL❤
Thanks Mitch & Logan for the interview with Brad and his roots, I have been a Brad fan for a long time and my senses panned out after the interview and please by all means dig deeper you both make everyone in the motor sports world more informed ❤😊
I remember when Brad came on the seen and how he raced. I put in the same bucket with Dale Earnhatdt I did not like how they raced and what I perceived as blaming everyone else. Now after watching so much about Dale and your home town tour with Brad I have a total completely different opinion and respect for the journey and the determination to make something for him self and he talked about lucky breaks, Noone gets to where they want to be without help from at least a few people ...there is no such thing as a self made man/ person everyone has help... what do you do with the help?? Awesome Awesome vidio thank you so much please keep them coming . I have a sprint car i race my Sponsor is my wallet. Bybthe way loved seeing you running laps with your vintage stock car.
Never really followed his career but one thing has always stuck out to me with Brad. When he’s doing interviews he always remembers or at least calls his interviewer by name so it shows some sort of care and respect for everyone around him.
What an awesome video. That is certainly one of my favorites that I have seen from you and has made me a bigger Brad Keselowski fan. I think it would be cool if you did some behind the scenes stuff of how you get in contact with the people that you do the videos with.
I want to thank you Mr Stapleton for this Brad as a Polish ascendant as I am who I've been a fan since he ran for jr until RFK this whole episode makes me smile thank you
Loved this show. I have been a Brad fan since the #9 win. I pulled for his dad as well mostly because of his Chrysler background. Video just shows why I like Brad so much. He came from very little to be this big time driver but he is still humble because he remembers where he came from. Thank yall so much!! Brad is definitely one of the last drivers he actually had to come up the hard way.
Enjoyed this video. Have always followed Brad, but never knew just why beyond his nascar talent. Having had the opportunity to learn more about of his heritage made me realize and appreciate just how much he’s a common man that has worked hard and took the chance to grow his craft and businesses. Thank Brad for taking the time to share his life story with us. Looking forward to following 3 RFK teams in 2025. Thank you guys for putting this together.
Great interview of Michigan's native son! Love to see Brad back home and see him driving around areas familiar to me like Dequindre and M59. Very nice work you did here, well done
Old-time fan of Brad. Have always known about half the family's racing history. Thank you for filling in a lot of blanks. Brad is one of the last rags to riches drivers in NASCAR. Simply loved this video!
Watching this I’m realizing that you showing these interviews and going to these locations. You are preserving the stories and past of a lot of these places. Places like that get demolished and rebuilt everyday. So I believe what your doing is very important for telling and preserving the stories and history of people’s legacy. Very cool to watch and hear. Keep up the amazing work and the awesome videos. God bless y’all
I just started this but stopped at 3:43 because I want my wife to watch it too. I'm the same age as Brad and hearing him playing NASCAR Racing 1 or 2 was what I did then too.
Definitely one of the best interviews you two have done. Love seeing the person behind the public image. Brad was obviously in his comfort zone telling his family history.
Brads story is much different than what I had thought. He came up much like I did but just got those breaks. I thought his dad’s desk was much bigger than it was. I too think much more of Brad and have a better appreciation for him. Brad just keep on doing what you are doing and you will be just fine.
Captivating video essay. I've appreciated Brad ever since his Championship victory interview. He shares a conversation trait with me. Watch him in his next interview. He will often start his sentence with the person's name, i.e. " Well Mike, it was a tough day..." One thing most people like to hear in a conversation is their name. I think that shows how genuine he is and how much he cares for the next person. This video exposed him as just that, a very humble and caring individual. Well done, each of you.
I hope this is the start of more current drivers getting involved in these videos. It’s nice to see them outside of something meant for regular network television.
I was fortunate to be a small part of this . I hand lettered all of his dad's from when Brad was born until he was about nine years old. From Bob's last Outlaw Late Model through the first Winnebago car for the ARCA Daytona race in 1993. After I lettered that one is when for speed, consistency, and convenience, they went with the decals since the sponsor and scheme would be more stable. Sometimes they weren't sure what was going on the car until I got there. There are some pictures of me lettering one of his cars in the old shop on my page.
What a great interview, and it's amazing that you guys are able to work with a current driver like this! Learned so much about about Brad, he's cool. Great job Mitch and Logan!
Thank you, really enjoyed the outing. Although I am not a Brad fan, I have watched him come up over the years and the one thing about Brad that has always impressed me is his physical and mental toughness, it was so nice to see him so relaxed. Please keep these visits and tours going, I simply love them.
Oh my die hard Chevy fan, but this was awesome to watch. I love him being real and so relatable that’s what we need is a connectability who are drivers that makes everyone feel like we ride for the people we love and we love them for a reason.
I grew up watching nascar around 06-07 so I remember when Brad moved up to cup and honestly I wasn't a fan of his, but ever since RFK I root for him and Buescher every week. Seeing this made me even more of a fan of his. I love seeing these guys outside of the track, because you never see that. Even when you see like a TV special or something like that, it's still 100% nascar related. These videos really give the perfect mix of the racing world and the personal off track world. I hope we get to see another video with Brad soon!
Such a cool video! You are definitely right. For a long time, Ive had a different impression of Mr. Keselowski than what I do now after seeing this video. He seems so genuine and honest and I feel like he kind of got pushed aside psychologically as a kid. Wow! There's no denying he's a great driver and now we know he's a pretty great human too.
Wow, that was a heckuva deep dive. Brad’s a good dude. I’m surprised a current driver is that generous with their time considering the hectic schedule. Hopefully it’ll lead to more in the future. Great job guys
I'll never be able to forgive Brad for taking Jeff out at Texas in 2014, but this was a really cool thing for him to do. The media team at RFK is doing a great job since he bought in and y'all do a fantastic job as well doing just enough talking to let these guys tell their stories.
I live in Rochester Hills, and so much of the scenery that was filmed is very familiar to me. I live near Reuther Elementary, and my daughter went to Rochester High. From 1996 to 2006 I worked in a building directly behind the Auburn Road race shop, across the river beyond the trees, maybe 200 to 300 yards away. I remember days in the summer when our bay doors would be open, and the Keselowski crew would fire up one of their cars. It was LOUD. You could clearly hear it over the noise of the factory I worked in. It was great to learn a little more about the Brad and his family history.
Dude. Awesome video.. really great to see current nascar drivers in a super chill interview format. Really humanizes the drivers for us fans. Thanks for all your work on this channel!
Watching Brads evolution to an owner driver has been one of the most underrated stories in nascar etching his legacy in the sport. my views of him have drastically changed and have now become a huge fan of
Always thought Brad was a hardworking, down to earth guy. The video bears that out. He worked his tail off to get where he is and it's obvious, he was not coddled. He's got a great sense of humor, too.
Another great job Mitchell. Was never a Brad Keslowski fan. But hearing how he grew up and seeing him come from nothing to what he has now, I have a greater appreciation for Brad and want him to succeed as a owner driver. Again great video. Keep up the great work.
I'm shocked at all the comments about not liking Brad simply not even really knowing him personally you can't really know someone driving around on the track every Sunday! I'm impressed that he's not a silver spoon kid! Didn't know that!
Can definitely say that I'm a BK fan after watching this video. He seems like an honest, humble, hardworking guy that made it to the top. To be honest, Brad came around after I had mostly moved on from watching NASCAR on a regular basis, which was basically after Rusty retired. Great video! Oh, we definitely need a video about the old race cars and haulers!
Awesome interview and excellent content!!! Doesn't get more real or in depth then being able to co=pilot Brad driving around while detailing all of his important locations in his hometown. Super good dude and has definitely worked for everything he has earned in his race career. Being from the area I was never even aware of all the diffent garage locations his family ran out of. Phenomenal job as always with the content.
Thanks, guys, for another really good documentary. As a Nascar fan I have always had respect for Brad and happy to see what he has been able to accomplish. Yet I just figured that he was pretty much another silver spoon kid, from a wealthy Nascar family. I can now say that I have even more respect for him and what he has accomplished. I even have a little more respect for Dale Jr. Makes one wonder how he and his former BKR truck team helped to mold some of the current young talent of Cup. Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric to name a couple that I can remember A big thanks to Brad for sharing. Best of luck for next season and the future of RFK.
Fantastic job you guys! BK’s history is important in portraying him for who he is. Please do a part 2 on if & how he saved his family’s company & livelihood as I’ve heard rumored, also his career, businesses & transition to RFK please! What a great guy!
this is so cool, congrats on the growth of your channel, and i never cared for Brad as a racer when i was younger, but as i've matured, i realize he has remained one of the most humble, and most real on the circuit even after the fame, and the fact that he gave time to u to film his entire life and the respect he shows u, tells me all i need to know... i am all in RFK 2025
Thanks for everyone who made this video possible. I was not much of a keselowski fan before, but to see and hear the true down to earth Brad has changed my mind about him. I sometimes forget the person we see at the track is not how they really are when they are not racing. Great video. Great family working together.
Brad K Madonna grew up walton and brewster (more than 1 block away from RHS) thank you for coming home and doing this video. my family has been in rochester for over 150 years. God Bless
This was one of the best videos I have seen Brad was great telling his life story and everything he went through as a boy and now Thanks for doing this video
This is so cool so much more respect for him now so cool im little older then him but his life as a kid was kind of like mine ...im a gordon fan but now i want to be a fan of brad now so so cool
Another stellar history lesson. Brad it took me 2 days to find time to watch the whole video. Logan and Mitchell you both have a very calm and respectful manner with the stars and builders of motor sports. ALL of your videos have a conversational tone which allows your guests to appear to be at complete ease and comfortable answering your questions and following your train of thought. I have been following NASCAR and the NHRA since the mid 70’s, I really enjoy your videos reviewing racing and driver history. This specific video has helped give me a better understanding of who Brad is and why I should be one of his supporters!
I became a Keselowski fan in the 1990's when his father started running the new Dodge in the ARCA Series and I met him at Winchester(the real fastest half mile) Great video!
Thank you for your videos, watched every single one, followed your exact footsteps when you did the mark mark interview. I’m a huge Mark Martin fan and my girlfriend and I happen to be at Roush racing when you were doing the interview there we were the one with the jeep gladiator with the kayaks on. And by the way, when I was a kid we threw snowballs and crab apples at cars, thank you again keep up the great work
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Thanks everyone for watching! This was fun to film!
We had a lot of fun filming it! That was a good day.
@@Brad_Keselowski I mean this with total respect, it was like watching a National Geographic documentary.
Mr. Stapleton is an artist.
Looked like you guys hit Lipumas for lunch.
I'm truly a changed mind on Brad after watching this. He was just a normal kid that made it in nascar that never forgot where he came from. I'd like to meet Brad in person.
Thanks Brad for spending your time
Fantastic dive into Brad's upbringing. A ton of great stories!
Brad is such a down to earth guy. He’s made it big but never forgets where he came from and wants it documented. Mitch and Logan be proud of what you’ve created.
Authenticity still fuels this channel. No doom and gloom clickbait. Just honest down to home interesting interviews with interesting people.
Always will be that way sir. Thank you.
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I worked for Brad at KAM and he is such a awesome guy and I hope the best success for him
Brad has always come off as your average middle America kid that chased his dreams and worked for everything he achieved. Even with all his talent and success today, he is still a humble guy who just wants to share his story. Very cool. I'm glad you shared this with us all.
I grew up near Brad and have been a fan since he made it to NASCAR WAYYYY back in the day. I recognize a lot of these places.
Im also from this area and its always surprised me that the Motor City doesn't product more driving talent
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12:20 nice sidestep to the right.
Great video! I was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan now I root for everything junior does and all the good old drivers from the past Brad Kozlowski has to be one of the nicest down to earth people let alone NASCAR drivers ever! Freaking love that guy when he wins races. I’m always happy for him.🏁🤙
Yeah, was a huge Brad fan while he was coming in to cup. Jr has said that Brad really helped Jr Motorsports get faster.
Great Video Stapleton! Never liked Brad… Don’t know why… Do not know if it was because of his ongoing issues with Carl Edwards, or if it was his confidence… Then really did not like him when he went to RFK racing because it left my favorite driver (Newman) without a ride! However after watching your time, stories, and video with him. I have a whole new appreciation & respect for him! Will be rooting for BK#6 going forward!
Drill bits. Good studf
I’m definitely a fan of BK now. He was so polite to the other business owners and he answered every question in great detail that you and Logan asked. A side of him that I’ve never seen and honestly never knew about. Great video!
Doesn't sound like Brad was this rich kid like many drivers had said.Cant wait to watch. TY Mitchell
He wasn’t any sort of rich kid. This video will really change some people’s perspective of him
@@Stapleton42 thanks for talking us along and all the work you and the Misses put into it.
We were broke. More broke when Brad was younger, he does not remember that time like I do but I'm 13 years older.
This might be one of the most in depth nascar interviews in a long time. Feels like a documentary. As a chris buescher fan, im glad this guy is in charge.
The term interview seems so stiff and stuffy to me. In my eyes these are all more like informal documentaries with low production value 😂
I clicked on this video without paying attention to the length. I truly thought this was the actual video. I was excited. I was driving home, thinking I was about to learn more about bad Brad. He’s one of my guys. When he’s leading. I’m pulling for him type. My first diecast of his was his coke 600 win. The miller car with the American flag on it was a beautiful car.
good news for you this video is WAY longer than 2 minutes! Your Sunday morning is going to be a good one when this goes live
I’m a new Brad fan for sure, I’ve been a Nascar fan for a long time, it was a great story of his up bringing. I really enjoyed it, thank you.
I don't get it...?! Is this not the "actual video"...?!? If not, what, or where, it's the "actual video"...?!?
@@kurtisstutzman7056 The original comment was made when the premier page was up and only the 2 minute trailer was visible!
@Stapleton42 I see... Thanks, that makes sense now... Keep up your awesomeness...!!!
As a fan of Brad Keselowski who lives here in Rochester Hills, I’m absolutely loving this video! Thanks for sharing!
I gotta say this interview format is awesome, must be comfy to drive around sharing your history in such a relaxed manner. It’s also pretty relatable for the viewer…
I agree Wayne I think some of the best conversations take place on drives lol
I wasn't a fan of Brad Keselowski, but now I take back every bad thing I said. The dude is an okay guy. Great interview. I love it.
Mitch I've realized that everyone you have made videos with on your channel has changed my mine and I'm sure as well everyone else's minds about the people and drivers it a great thing you are doing to save what's left of our Nascar historic past. Personally I truly appreciate you and the detail and heart you put into everything you and your wonderful lady do for us. Thank you very much Bobby Everitte
Thank you Bobby 💪🏻
@Stapleton42 Mitch I'm sure you helped change the hearts and feelings about the real and the personalities of all the drivers you've made videos of in one way or another. But can guarantee that you for Damn Sure changed everyone's perspective, and feelings for one particular driver, that was JEREMY MAYFIELD, man Nascar set out to make a example out of him and would has stopped at nothing to do so, and did. He's one a great driver and one hell of a good guy. A friend and myself we're doing a contract work in Hickory NC if I remember correctly sometime around early 1992 and later, we stopped at Bojangles restaurant there in Hickory for lunch I looked up and Jeremy walked in with two other men that were wearing button up shirts that had RCA on the chest Jeremy had a pullover white shirt with a collar RCA on and the chest and jeans. He had that walk and talk of a man with all the confidence in the world for some reason that Day I don't think you could have put and more confidence in him if you had shot with a cannon! We walked up to order our food and looked up saw him by buddy said you know that cocky dude I turned around leaning back on the counter crossing my arms and said as quiet as possible replied really man that's bad ass is Jeremy Mayfield Jeremy looked over to see who said that and smiled I nodded gave him a quick what's up finishing my order, he looked around us and told the cashier he had our lunch. I Said thanks myself and friend walked to the far left side table ate and was on the way out the door I looked over nodded again he stuck up a finger and motioned outside as to say wait up, we walked out to our truck a couple minutes later he came out walked over said thank you man, you have no idea how hard it is to just go have a meal without somebody wanting a picture or autograph or to say hey. Looked at me said I knew you knew who I was when I came through the door and that was cool how you told your Ole buddy who I was. We shook hands I told him to give hell that weekend. Said thanks again guys. That's the day the Jeremy bought us the Dirty Rice!! After that lunch everyone the guy that I took to lunch with that day would tell everyone that the guy he was working for knew Jeremy and he bought our lunch and that was absolutely not the truth. I told everyone I gave the man a break and he was a cool dude. Mitch to sum it up I know you remember the fuel Commercial he made driving up to pick up the lady in his racecar the he seemed to have that sureness and bad ass quality that day exactly like the commercial.
Sorry for taking up so much of your time with the Dirty Rice story I always thought of him top notch Bad Ass super cool Dude. Thanks again Bobby
Brad's matured a lot, and seeing his roots gave me a new appreciation for him and what he's accomplished. His investment in his own businesses, and buying into Roush Fenway, make a lot of sense-he wants to control his own destiny
Brad is such an awesome dude. So cool of him to give y’all this access!
Very!
Excellent interview. I have been a Brad fan for many years. He is a class act. I got to meet him at Nashville this summer. I told him some of the reasons he got my attention: He calls his interviewers by name, he takes off his sunglasses, and he takes the American flag when he wins! I look forward to more...
I'll be honest, I was never a big BK fan even though I always respected his accomplishments in NASCAR because literally anyone who has any success in the NASCAR element is the cream that floats to the top/the best in racing and that in itself deserves respect. I can tell you that my whole perspective of Brad has completely changed, thank you for that and we need more of this! I would love to see more video of Brads collection of history from his father that would be cool.
Thank you for yet another excellent video, looking forward to more, more, more!
thank you very much we are glad to hear it!
Wow Brad really came from humble beginnings I remember his dad when he used to race great video Mitchell
Lol did you just think he and his family have been lying this whole time?
As a fellow Michigan guy, thanks for this video with Brad and all about his family. Great stuff and always fun to hear a story of how hard work and determination can pay off. Not sure why he thought Michigan is not a racing state? Maybe because he left at a pretty young age and sounds like his parents kept him out of some of it when he was really young. We have more dirt tracks than he mentioned in the state. It’s unusual he would go to Toledo to race but never Flat Rock Speedway or Carson City and others. We have two pretty major Drag Strips and a bunch of smaller ones. Lots of smaller dirt tracks, a couple good road courses and of course Michigan International Speedway. I think Michigan is a very “racing” state. I had the pleasure of meeting his Uncle and some others at a land speed race in Arkansas a few years back. Glad that Brad still has one of the cars. As far as family history goes, I come from a very similar story (Malkowski). My paternal grandfather came from what is now Belarus, worked his way across Europe as a teen, got on a boat to America and entered through Ellis Island where his name changed from Malkowsky to end in an “i”. We were able to find relatives and living family in Belarus. I was once told by another Russian person that it was common to change the last name back then if you spoke Polish because Russians were thought of even lower in status than Poles in the USA. While I can’t be sure of all that I know that it has happened to others and seems similar to what Brad’s ancestor went through. Yet another great video. Keep it up!
Thanks man. That is interesting!
Brad’s father was so instrumental in Brad being the person he is today. I watched his Dad race all the time. He was such a hard nosed racer.
I miss Uncle Bob. My dad, Brads Uncle had a massive role as well.
As an English guy living in Poland , obsessed with Nascar my whole life, that was great, thanks!
Wow what a great story it totally changed my whole outlook on Brad and who he is and not knowing the struggles he went through to get to NASCAR actually love the guy LOL❤
Thanks Mitch & Logan for the interview with Brad and his roots, I have been a Brad fan for a long time and my senses panned out after the interview and please by all means dig deeper you both make everyone in the motor sports world more informed ❤😊
Thank you! Absolutely, we love doing these videos. I definitely became a bigger Brad fan after this day
I'm watching it now and I'm really enjoying learning about Brad Keselowski and his family getting into NASCAR racing
I remember when Brad came on the seen and how he raced. I put in the same bucket with Dale Earnhatdt I did not like how they raced and what I perceived as blaming everyone else. Now after watching so much about Dale and your home town tour with Brad I have a total completely different opinion and respect for the journey and the determination to make something for him self and he talked about lucky breaks, Noone gets to where they want to be without help from at least a few people ...there is no such thing as a self made man/ person everyone has help... what do you do with the help??
Awesome Awesome vidio thank you so much please keep them coming . I have a sprint car i race my Sponsor is my wallet. Bybthe way loved seeing you running laps with your vintage stock car.
Well said Scott. We’re glad you’re here for it 💪🏻
Never really followed his career but one thing has always stuck out to me with Brad. When he’s doing interviews he always remembers or at least calls his interviewer by name so it shows some sort of care and respect for everyone around him.
And he takes off his sunglasses!
What an awesome video. That is certainly one of my favorites that I have seen from you and has made me a bigger Brad Keselowski fan. I think it would be cool if you did some behind the scenes stuff of how you get in contact with the people that you do the videos with.
I want to thank you Mr Stapleton for this Brad as a Polish ascendant as I am who I've been a fan since he ran for jr until RFK this whole episode makes me smile thank you
Thank you Corey we are glad you’re here. We have an Alan Kulwicki hometown history video coming up that you will love
Loved this show. I have been a Brad fan since the #9 win. I pulled for his dad as well mostly because of his Chrysler background. Video just shows why I like Brad so much. He came from very little to be this big time driver but he is still humble because he remembers where he came from. Thank yall so much!! Brad is definitely one of the last drivers he actually had to come up the hard way.
Thank you Brian!
Brad is such a smart and good dude.
Enjoyed this video. Have always followed Brad, but never knew just why beyond his nascar talent. Having had the opportunity to learn more about of his heritage made me realize and appreciate just how much he’s a common man that has worked hard and took the chance to grow his craft and businesses. Thank Brad for taking the time to share his life story with us. Looking forward to following 3 RFK teams in 2025. Thank you guys for putting this together.
Thank you Spencer!
Great interview of Michigan's native son! Love to see Brad back home and see him driving around areas familiar to me like Dequindre and M59. Very nice work you did here, well done
Thanks man!!
Old-time fan of Brad. Have always known about half the family's racing history. Thank you for filling in a lot of blanks. Brad is one of the last rags to riches drivers in NASCAR. Simply loved this video!
Watching this I’m realizing that you showing these interviews and going to these locations. You are preserving the stories and past of a lot of these places. Places like that get demolished and rebuilt everyday. So I believe what your doing is very important for telling and preserving the stories and history of people’s legacy. Very cool to watch and hear. Keep up the amazing work and the awesome videos. God bless y’all
Thank you Chris I think you are right. Cars end up in museums and the buildings are forgotten about
Definitely have a whole new impression of Brad now. I really never cared for him but now after watching this I believe I’ll be pulling for him now
Awesome! Glad you’re here scott
Not even 20 minutes into the video & love that you 2 made this video. I'm from Michigan & love Brad.
glad you are here for it Jon!
Never been a big Brad fan but to see how down to earth he is just made me fan.
Love to hear it!
You allow your subject to talk freely and that is an art.
You would think it wouldn't be so hard to stay silent but some people just can't help themselves 😂
@@Stapleton42 your work doesn’t expire it doesn’t have a shelf life it will live in to perpatuiti
I just started this but stopped at 3:43 because I want my wife to watch it too. I'm the same age as Brad and hearing him playing NASCAR Racing 1 or 2 was what I did then too.
Definitely one of the best interviews you two have done. Love seeing the person behind the public image. Brad was obviously in his comfort zone telling his family history.
Brads story is much different than what I had thought. He came up much like I did but just got those breaks. I thought his dad’s desk was much bigger than it was. I too think much more of Brad and have a better appreciation for him. Brad just keep on doing what you are doing and you will be just fine.
Being from Michigan and knowing a little bit of Brad’s story, it was cool seeing a deep dive into the family history. Great video!
Captivating video essay. I've appreciated Brad ever since his Championship victory interview. He shares a conversation trait with me. Watch him in his next interview. He will often start his sentence with the person's name, i.e. " Well Mike, it was a tough day..." One thing most people like to hear in a conversation is their name. I think that shows how genuine he is and how much he cares for the next person. This video exposed him as just that, a very humble and caring individual. Well done, each of you.
I agree with you. Brad is a great guy!
I hope this is the start of more current drivers getting involved in these videos. It’s nice to see them outside of something meant for regular network television.
I agree. There are some other ones with great stories
His niece seems to be very proud of her uncle Brad!!! So nice of her to show her respect for him!!! 🤣 😂
I was fortunate to be a small part of this . I hand lettered all of his dad's from when Brad was born until he was about nine years old. From Bob's last Outlaw Late Model through the first Winnebago car for the ARCA Daytona race in 1993. After I lettered that one is when for speed, consistency, and convenience, they went with the decals since the sponsor and scheme would be more stable. Sometimes they weren't sure what was going on the car until I got there. There are some pictures of me lettering one of his cars in the old shop on my page.
That’s awesome
You want to hear and see some racing history,you should get with him! @Stapleton42
What a great interview, and it's amazing that you guys are able to work with a current driver like this! Learned so much about about Brad, he's cool. Great job Mitch and Logan!
Thank you steve!
Did the same things in my neighborhood growing up.
Love watching the evolution of Brad Kes. 🎉
Thank you, really enjoyed the outing. Although I am not a Brad fan, I have watched him come up over the years and the one thing about Brad that has always impressed me is his physical and mental toughness, it was so nice to see him so relaxed. Please keep these visits and tours going, I simply love them.
Thanks man we will keep them coming!
“We’re not promoting domestic violence, we’re promoting Brunt” 😂 I had to watch your whole ad after that intro. 😂 I’ll go check out the boots.
😂 good
Oh my die hard Chevy fan, but this was awesome to watch. I love him being real and so relatable that’s what we need is a connectability who are drivers that makes everyone feel like we ride for the people we love and we love them for a reason.
I grew up watching nascar around 06-07 so I remember when Brad moved up to cup and honestly I wasn't a fan of his, but ever since RFK I root for him and Buescher every week. Seeing this made me even more of a fan of his. I love seeing these guys outside of the track, because you never see that. Even when you see like a TV special or something like that, it's still 100% nascar related. These videos really give the perfect mix of the racing world and the personal off track world. I hope we get to see another video with Brad soon!
thanks man me too!
Good interview! That was very interesting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brad has become such an ambassador to the sport throughout the years. Best wishes to his endeavors.
Such a cool video! You are definitely right. For a long time, Ive had a different impression of Mr. Keselowski than what I do now after seeing this video. He seems so genuine and honest and I feel like he kind of got pushed aside psychologically as a kid. Wow!
There's no denying he's a great driver and now we know he's a pretty great human too.
Friend of mine has one of Brads cars, he used it at the Texas Mile. It’s for sale complete.
Fantastic video. Incredible insight. I love everything about this channel
Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it!
Wow, that was a heckuva deep dive. Brad’s a good dude. I’m surprised a current driver is that generous with their time considering the hectic schedule.
Hopefully it’ll lead to more in the future. Great job guys
Rank in the company doesn't hurt either lol.
I have been a BK fan from his first Nascar race
I'll never be able to forgive Brad for taking Jeff out at Texas in 2014, but this was a really cool thing for him to do. The media team at RFK is doing a great job since he bought in and y'all do a fantastic job as well doing just enough talking to let these guys tell their stories.
Thanks man I think RFK has the best social media in nascar right now
Grew up 3 houses down. That family was the reason my mom talked my dad into getting me a go kart in 96-97
I live in Rochester Hills, and so much of the scenery that was filmed is very familiar to me. I live near Reuther Elementary, and my daughter went to Rochester High. From 1996 to 2006 I worked in a building directly behind the Auburn Road race shop, across the river beyond the trees, maybe 200 to 300 yards away. I remember days in the summer when our bay doors would be open, and the Keselowski crew would fire up one of their cars. It was LOUD. You could clearly hear it over the noise of the factory I worked in. It was great to learn a little more about the Brad and his family history.
That’s really cool!
Dude. Awesome video.. really great to see current nascar drivers in a super chill interview format. Really humanizes the drivers for us fans. Thanks for all your work on this channel!
Thanks man. I hope to do more of these to help the image of the drivers in general
Watching Brads evolution to an owner driver has been one of the most underrated stories in nascar etching his legacy in the sport. my views of him have drastically changed and have now become a huge fan of
I’ve come to respect Brad over the years. Another cool video!
Always thought Brad was a hardworking, down to earth guy. The video bears that out. He worked his tail off to get where he is and it's obvious, he was not coddled. He's got a great sense of humor, too.
Wow you actually got Brad
He is a fan of history and already watching our videos!
@@Stapleton42he is
Another great job Mitchell. Was never a Brad Keslowski fan. But hearing how he grew up and seeing him come from nothing to what he has now, I have a greater appreciation for Brad and want him to succeed as a owner driver. Again great video. Keep up the great work.
Your videos. Need to be in some racing history archives. There is no one that is doing this and doing it so well!
I really appreciate that!
Thanks,Y'all!
Great video as usual,
Keep Rolling❤😊
Shout out from Elon,N.C.
Bad Brad! He's always turning trash into treasure, I mean look at what he's done over at RFK.
From a fan of Nascar in Australia that was so cool to see the insights of a Cup Champion from his roots.
Awesome to watch Thankyou 👌
Saw his dad race at the "old" high banked, fast half-mile Owosso Speedway.
Waterford Hills is half a mile away from my house in Clarkston... I hear the races constantly all weekend 🙏
I'm shocked at all the comments about not liking Brad simply not even really knowing him personally you can't really know someone driving around on the track every Sunday! I'm impressed that he's not a silver spoon kid! Didn't know that!
Can definitely say that I'm a BK fan after watching this video. He seems like an honest, humble, hardworking guy that made it to the top. To be honest, Brad came around after I had mostly moved on from watching NASCAR on a regular basis, which was basically after Rusty retired. Great video! Oh, we definitely need a video about the old race cars and haulers!
Mitchell & Logan, this was fantastic!
Thank you!
Awesome interview and excellent content!!! Doesn't get more real or in depth then being able to co=pilot Brad driving around while detailing all of his important locations in his hometown. Super good dude and has definitely worked for everything he has earned in his race career. Being from the area I was never even aware of all the diffent garage locations his family ran out of. Phenomenal job as always with the content.
Excellent video. Absolutely loved it keep up the great work in educating people the history of stock car racing.
Thanks, guys, for another really good documentary. As a Nascar fan I have always had respect for Brad and happy to see what he has been able to accomplish. Yet I just figured that he was pretty much another silver spoon kid, from a wealthy Nascar family. I can now say that I have even more respect for him and what he has accomplished. I even have a little more respect for Dale Jr. Makes one wonder how he and his former BKR truck team helped to mold some of the current young talent of Cup. Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric to name a couple that I can remember
A big thanks to Brad for sharing. Best of luck for next season and the future of RFK.
I've always been a Brad Keselowski fan, and I am so thankful for you making this video.
Fantastic job you guys! BK’s history is important in portraying him for who he is. Please do a part 2 on if & how he saved his family’s company & livelihood as I’ve heard rumored, also his career, businesses & transition to RFK please!
What a great guy!
this is so cool, congrats on the growth of your channel, and i never cared for Brad as a racer when i was younger, but as i've matured, i realize he has remained one of the most humble, and most real on the circuit even after the fame, and the fact that he gave time to u to film his entire life and the respect he shows u, tells me all i need to know... i am all in RFK 2025
I learned a lot about Brad today I've followed him since he started racing the Navy 88 thanks for all the wonderful content
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Mike
This is gonna be awesome.
Thanks for everyone who made this video possible. I was not much of a keselowski fan before, but to see and hear the true down to earth Brad has changed my mind about him. I sometimes forget the person we see at the track is not how they really are when they are not racing. Great video. Great family working together.
What a great episode!!! Was never a BK fan, BUT now I have a whole new respect for Brad!!!! What a great guy!!
love to hear it!
Brad K Madonna grew up walton and brewster (more than 1 block away from RHS) thank you for coming home and doing this video. my family has been in rochester for over 150 years. God Bless
This was one of the best videos I have seen Brad was great telling his life story and everything he went through as a boy and now Thanks for doing this video
Grew up 3 houses down. Over the years watched that house go down hill wondering if he still owned it.
I now have the most respect for Brad, thanks for the insight into his life’s story, another great video!
I am glad you enjoyed it!
This is so cool so much more respect for him now so cool im little older then him but his life as a kid was kind of like mine ...im a gordon fan but now i want to be a fan of brad now so so cool
Brad is a good dude I’m glad people got to see this side of him
I just love the channel man.
As much as I love your "back in the day" NASCAR videos, it was a nice change of pace to watch an interview of a current driver/owner.
What a classy guy ! Great team work yall, I love it.
Another stellar history lesson. Brad it took me 2 days to find time to watch the whole video. Logan and Mitchell you both have a very calm and respectful manner with the stars and builders of motor sports. ALL of your videos have a conversational tone which allows your guests to appear to be at complete ease and comfortable answering your questions and following your train of thought.
I have been following NASCAR and the NHRA since the mid 70’s, I really enjoy your videos reviewing racing and driver history.
This specific video has helped give me a better understanding of who Brad is and why I should be one of his supporters!
I became a Keselowski fan in the 1990's when his father started running the new Dodge in the ARCA Series and I met him at Winchester(the real fastest half mile)
Great video!
Thank you for your videos, watched every single one, followed your exact footsteps when you did the mark mark interview. I’m a huge Mark Martin fan and my girlfriend and I happen to be at Roush racing when you were doing the interview there we were the one with the jeep gladiator with the kayaks on. And by the way, when I was a kid we threw snowballs and crab apples at cars, thank you again keep up the great work
That’s funny I remember that jeep in the parking lot!