Brad Keselowski’s career has been defined by success, but his decision to leave Team Penske in 2022 for a new challenge at RFK Racing was a bold one. As a driver and co-owner, Keselowski knew he was stepping into a project that would demand significant effort to revive a team that had been struggling. Now, with the addition of his former crew chief, Jeremy Bullins, for the 2025 season, RFK Racing is beginning to show signs of a bright future.
In a recent interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Bullins opened up about his decision to leave his comfortable, established role at Penske and reunite with Keselowski. Despite several tempting career offers, including potential management positions with other top teams, Bullins chose to return to a Cup crew chief role.
His reasoning? It’s simple: he wanted to reignite the magic of his previous partnership with Keselowski and be part of something bigger. “Being a Cup crew chief was always my dream job,” Bullins explained. For him, it wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was about the opportunity to build something from the ground up alongside his long-time friend and driver.
Bullins had a remarkable tenure at Penske. Together with Keselowski, they captured five Cup Series victories and were runners-up in the 2020 championship. Their chemistry was undeniable, and even after Keselowski’s departure, Bullins continued to find success with Penske, helping guide Austin Cindric to a Daytona 500 win and Harrison Burton to a historic victory for the Wood Brothers Racing team.
However, when the opportunity to reunite with Keselowski at RFK presented itself, Bullins couldn’t resist. “I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do,” he shared, emphasizing that the chance to rebuild something with Keselowski at RFK was too good to pass up.
Bullins is not only motivated by the unfinished business he has with Keselowski but also by the chance to help establish a new winning culture at RFK Racing. The team has already seen progress under Keselowski’s leadership, with key victories such as their 1-2 finish at Daytona in 2023 and Keselowski’s long-awaited win in 2024. Now, with Bullins back in the fold, RFK Racing is poised for even greater success.
The addition of Bullins is just one part of the growing momentum at RFK. The team is expanding with a third car in the 2025 season, with Ryan Preece joining Keselowski and Chris Buescher. This expansion is supported by a strategic partnership with the newly formed Haas Factory Team (HFT), providing RFK with extra data and resources to push forward. Together with the backing of major sponsors like Kroger, RFK Racing is making a clear statement: they’re in it for the long haul, and they’re aiming to build something special.
With Bullins and Keselowski leading the way, RFK Racing is no longer just a team with potential—it’s becoming a legitimate contender. The road to recreating the glory days of Team Penske may be challenging, but the team is clearly on the right path. The next chapter in NASCAR is being written at RFK, and it promises to be exciting.
