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Brad Keselowski is way too competitive for friendship | Into Focus

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On the latest episode of Into Focus, Penske Racing’s Brad Keselowski talks about:

• His mindset as a nervous teenager as he entered the truck racing world

• What he thinks of his time racing for JR Motorsports as he tried to secure a spot in the (then) Nationwide Series

• Why he doesn’t have the time or inclination for friendships with other NASCAR drivers

• The health of the sport and opportunities both missed and taken advantage of by NASCAR itself

• The advantages NASCAR has over other sports with huge audiences

• What experience has taught him that sheer talent never could

• Winning the 2012 Sprint Cup and how he was able to do so in just a few years as a pro

• What he still struggles with driving, even with all of his success

• If his temperament is an advantage or something he has to overcome to stay focused

• The physical toll that racing hundreds of miles takes on the body, both during and after the race

...and more!

You can watch Brad and his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitors as The Chase rolls into Martinsville Speedway Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. ET on NBCSN, or catch it in person by visiting NASCAR.com/tickets.

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