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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Keystone Light Ford, talks to the media in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Keystone Light Ford, talks to the media in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) is a series co-created by former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. This year, it is set to raise the bar for the 2023 season. The series will include several highly-regarded drivers including Brad Keselowski this season.
It is for the first time in SRX history that the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski will take to the track. He would be participating in all six races of the summer season. When esteemed NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass broke the news on Twitter, several fans were left shocked at Keselowski joining the wagon.
SRX announces Deegan, Keselowski, BLabonte, Newman to run the entire six-race series this summer.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 31, 2023
In addition to Keselowski, SRX will also welcome current NASCAR Truck Series driver Hailie Deegan. Furthermore, former veteran NASCAR drivers, Ryan Newman and Bobby Labonte will also join previously announced drivers, including Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch—both of whom will be making their SRX debut this season.
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The official announcement of the full roster of drivers competing in the 2023 SRX season is set to be made later on. The new lineup is sure to bring more excitement and drama to the SRX when these talented racers face off in what promises to be a thrilling season.
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NASCAR fans react to the Brad Keselowski announcement
As stated by quite a few people, the inclusion of Brad Keselowski was not expected by anyone. Surely, it is a great thing to see the talent pool on the SRX roster grow. Moreover, with Keselowski racing the full series, it would definitely be amazing to see how he fares.
Keselowski unexpected as fuck
— Christian (@ChrisPie_98) January 31, 2023
Wow keselowski is a big deal, being first to be full time while also in cup full time
— Tanner Flynn (@tannerflynn15) February 1, 2023
That's disappointing for @TonyStewart and @SRXracing. They need more mainstays than that. Don't care for all that comers and goers.
— My Truth is Undeniable (@BeAfraidOfTruth) January 31, 2023
Let’s get a more diverse field…. I love Nascar or at least used too… but wasn’t this supposed to be like IROC with the idea of having drivers from other backgrounds racing each other??
— MDPROUD (@LoweDown25) February 1, 2023
I really wish it was more than six races
— Taylor Creech (@Taylor_Creech8) February 1, 2023
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interesting as @NASCAR moves away from practice.. drivers finding other series to practice on. Content lose for Nascar i guess but gain for smaller and local series
— Chris Johnson (@csjohnson3) February 1, 2023
Though many fans were happy that SRX was seeing new names across the board, some found it disagreeable as these drivers were not going to stay for the long run. They argued that for the longevity of the sport, one would have to get more drivers that would remain in the series for a longer duration.
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Regardless of the initial shock, one thing is certain the racing this season in SRX would be wonderful to witness. With so many blockbuster names hitting the grid, we cannot wait to see how the races turn out. Hopefully, things go great for the debutants. We are certainly looking forward to the upcoming SRX season.
