BRAD KESELOWSKI INTERVIEW

What does the Keselowski family tradition mean to you?
My family tradition to me, it means honor, self-sacrifice and dedication at all times.

Who taught you to drive and how old were you?
No one really taught me how to drive per se. More or less the skills I have developed have come from watching my dad's successes and failures along with my own trial and error.

Had any crazy accidents/incidents on track?
California comes to mind …

Are you and Brian (Brad's brother) competitive? What are the main differences between the two of you?
Brian and I are super competitive at everything we do and polar opposites from birth. I enjoy competing against him, When I win.

We see your mom and pop at races all the time. How does they feel about watching you race?
My mom and dad are really good about watching the races and understanding what's going on. I think they're understanding of the sport makes it easier for them to watch. My mom certainly is more excitable than my dad.

You've been very quick to set up your own team – how's that going and what are your ambitions as an owner? Did Kevin Harvick's win in his own car inspire you?
Watching Kevin Harvick win in his own car was really cool. I think that is the epitome of what Nascar racing stands for and it's rise to success. Prospering thru the tough times via hard work and dedication, his win represents to me the realization of the American dream.

It seems like a very busy life you lead. Do you get much time to yourself?
I work really hard to ensure that I have time for myself. I seem to get the most done that way, in fact I'm writing this right now by myself. Some weeks it easy, others not so much.

Are you OK living out of a suitcase?
Living out of a suitcase is the only way I've ever known. There's the age old saying, "Home is where you make it." For me, that home is a back pack and suitcase. I've enjoyed many sights and sounds with my life on the road and I'm nowhere near ready to give that up.

Do you like talking to the media and being photographed all the time?
I've always enjoyed talking to the media. It seems like a fun challenge to me. Others may look at it differently, but I have fun trying to stay ahead of the media curve every week. The 'he said, she said' can get quite entertaining sometimes.

What are your hopes and expectations for this season?
Goals for this year, WIN, anything and everything!

Most memorable moment so far in your racing career?
My most memorable moments of racing are road trips to various race tracks with my family when I was growing up. My family often drove to whatever track we were competing at on a given weekend, from late models, to ARCA and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Who/What inspires you?
I am inspired by anyone who can make the most out of the opportunities they are given. At this time I think that Kevin Harvick personifies this trait, as he is successful at racing and owning/operating his own team.

Favorite track, why?
I don't have a favorite track. My theory is that if you don't have a favorite track, you can't have a least-favorite track.

If you weren't a racecar driver, what would you be?
If I wasn't racing, I would most likely be an attorney because I like to ask questions and argue.