'I wanted to win,' Keselowski said of radio outburst towards Ford hierarchy

Brad Keselowski expressed frustration during a NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway when he was passed by Joey Logano inside the top-five. Keselowski was dissatisfied with the disparity between the engines used by his Team Penske and RFK Racing. He claimed that if his Team Penske had better engines, they would be passing more frequently rather than being called a "shit box team" and receiving inferior components.

Team Penske, as the Tier 1 organization for both Keselowski and other drivers, has more influence over the engines than RFK Racing, which is owned by Keselowski, Jack Roush, and Fenway Sports Group. Keselowski's crew chief, Jeremy Bullins, acknowledged the possibility of a 1-3 horsepower difference between the teams but emphasized that they view the engine shop as their customer and appreciate their efforts to provide the best possible performance.

Bullins also stated that it is not something he gets caught up in, as they recognize the limitations of the equipment and focus on maximizing its potential. Keselowski later clarified that the comments were a reaction to frustration and that he has a positive relationship with engine builder Doug Yates, minimizing any potential tension.

He acknowledged that not all cars are equal in terms of construction and power, but emphasized that the differences are more nuanced than a "spec era" perception. Keselowski stressed that even the best driver cannot win in the worst car, highlighting the disparities in performance that can affect a driver's success.