Brad Keselowski’s 2025 NASCAR Cup Series campaign has been anything but predictable. It has been a season-long rollercoaster where every peak seems to be followed by another stomach-dropping plunge. Early on, things looked bleak. By the time the Mexico City race wrapped, Keselowski had sunk to a lowly 32nd in points. His playoff hopes? Dangling by a thread.
But the summer months brought a fiery resurgence. With gritty top-10 finishes and close calls at Atlanta and Iowa, he clawed his way back into the conversation. Slowly, he inched toward that elusive playoff cutline. Watkins Glen, with its mix of speed and strategy, looked like it might finally deliver the breakthrough moment Keselowski needed. The No. 6 team came ready to pounce. But sometimes in racing, even a strong fight doesn’t tra