“He Works His Tail Off”: Brad Keselowski Insider Reveals Painful Struggle Behind Getting ‘A Little Grace of God’

Brad Keselowski ended his three-year winless streak with a victory at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (May 12). Like the rest, his crew chief, Matt McCall, was particularly happy and proud of Keselowski’s accomplishment, given the challenges they had faced during his winless period. Throughout their time working together, Keselowski and McCall have developed a deep understanding of each other’s strengths and preferences, which has translated into effective decision-making during races.

Crew chief celebrates RFK and Keselowski’s Darlington’s victory

Matt McCall joined Roush Fenway Racing as Keselwoski’s crew chief at the beginning of 2022. Ever since then, the No. 6 driver and McCall have shared a strong bond that goes beyond their professional collaboration. Their friendship has been a cornerstone of their success on the race track, built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared passion for racing.

So it is natural that McCall finally let out a breath of relief after the long-awaited win. Speaking on SiriusXM Radio, McCall said, “I mean, obviously all the work’s been put in, I mean, two and a half years now, you know, so I mean, we’ve been close a few times, haven’t been able to capitalize, and today we were good, and we got a little grace of God there at the end to get the victory.”

The dedication and effort poured into Keselowski’s chase to victory is evident in his words, “I mean, he works his tail off, he’s put a lot of time and effort in to try to get this, you know, where we want to win. Hopefully it’s the start of a lot to come. Yeah”. With tireless work and unwavering commitment, Keselowski has strived to reach success, which marks the beginning of many more victories to come.

Matt McCall on working with Brad Keselowski

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Working with a driver like Brad Keselowski can indeed be a challenging yet rewarding experience. After the recent victory at Darlington, McMall shared insights into what it’s like to manage a seasoned champion like Keselowski.

After the recent Darlington victory, McCall also opened up on his work with the #6 driver. He said, “The biggest thing is understanding how to keep him at his top level because he has a scary ability. It’s every week, just like last week, I mean we drove from 25th to fourth or something which doesn’t happen at Kansas.”

This level of trust is essential in NASCAR, where split-second decisions can make a significant difference in race outcomes. Their longtime friendship highlights the importance of strong relationships and teamwork in the competitive world of NASCAR, highlighting how personal connection can contribute to professional success and fulfillment in the sport.