K Automotive Racing
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| Owner(s) |
Bob Keselowski Kay Keselowski Brian Keselowski |
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| Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Series | Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series |
| Car numbers | 26, 29, 52, 92, 96 |
| Race drivers | 92. Brian Keselowski |
| Sponsors | 92. Melling Auto Parts |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Career | |
| Debut | 2011 Daytona 500 (Daytona) |
| Latest race | 2013 Cheez-It 355 at The Glen (Watkins Glen) |
| Races competed |
Total: 231 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: 5 Xfinity Series: 52 Camping World Truck Series: 174 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Race victories | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
Keselowski Motorsports, formerly known as K-Automotive Racing and Brian Keselowski Motorsports, is an auto racing team that competes in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. K-Automotive previously raced in ARCA and the Nationwide Series. K-Automotive was owned and operated by Bob, Brian and Kay Keselowski. Brian Keselowski Motorsports is owned and operated by Brian. The team currently fields a part-time entry, the No. 92 Ford Fusion driven by Brian Keselowski.
The team began racing in ARCA and USAC Series in the 1969 with Ron driving and Bob serving as the team’s crew chief.
K Automotive made its debut in the NASCAR Grand National Series in 1969, the team being owned by John Keselowski. Fielding the number 62 Kaye Engineering Dodge, Homer Newland finished 36th in the teams debut at Michigan International Speedway. Newland also ran K Automotive’s car at the inaugural event at Alabama International Motor Speedway, starting eighth, but dropping to twenty-seventh due to an engine failure.
In 1970, Ron began running most of the races for the team. He ran seventeen races, finishing eighth at the West Virginia 300, and finished 39th in the final points standings. They also fielded a car for Dave Marcis at the Southern 500, finishing 29th. In 1971, K fielded entries for a variety of drivers, including Ron, Dick Polling, and Bill Shirley. After taking the following year off, K returned in 1973, fielding a car for Ron in two races. He finished fifth at Michigan International Speedway. They made one start in 1974 with Bob Whitlow before making their final Cup start at the 1975 Daytona 500 when Jim Vandiver finished 35th after a wreck.
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