NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski names the “worst invention in automotive history”

RFK veteran Brad Keselowski named the one feature in modern cars that he hates.

NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski names the “worst invention in automotive history”

Brad Keselowski (Via IMAGO)

NASCAR drivers know cars in and out, as they spent hundreds of hours every season battling it out for the grand prize. However, their knowledge is not just limited to stock car racing. Rather, they are experts even when it comes to road cars. Now, 2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski has named the worst invention in the history of automotives.

On X, Keselowski replied to a post which criticized the auto-start/stop system in vehicles. He claimed that this was the worst automotive invention. The auto-start/stop system shuts down the engine of a vehicle automatically when it’s at idle. This saves fuel, particularly in high-traffic situations.

Hands down top-10 worst invention in automotive history.

Brad Keselowski said on X.

However, many drivers, particularly car-enthusiasts are not fond of this system. Many like Brad Keselowski find it annoying. As the engine shuts off during unwanted situations, all in the name of saving fuel. This has led to many switching the system off every time they drive their car.

Brad Keselowski not jealous of his teammates at RFK

Keselowski, the co-owner and driver at RFK Racing, has faced stiff competition from his teammates. Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece have had the edge over the NASCAR veteran so far this year. Both drivers have already managed to pull off a top 5 finish this year while Keselowski has failed to even break into the top 10 so far.

Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski
Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski (Via IMAGO)

Nevertheless, the 41-year-old remained unfazed. Rather, Keselowski was happy to see his team improve this year. Ultimately, this would allow RFK Racing to have a stronger foundation for the long term.

That’s really exciting for me to see that for them. It’s not quite the same as watching your kids succeed, but in a similar vein, it has a lot of correlation, so I can find ways to be happy with them beating me, which the competitor in me probably plugs his nose when I say that, but I’m proud of them nonetheless.

Brad Keselowski told Speedwaymedia.

Despite Brad Keselowski’s underwhelming start to the 2025 campaign, the 41-year-old still has plenty of time to bounce back. He might be outpaced by his younger teammates. However, the veteran’s experience could make the difference in the right conditions.

For Keselowski, even if he fails to outperform Buescher and Preece, it is not a bad situation. Since, the two will form the foundation of RFK’s future. On the other hand, if the 41-year-old manages to find his mojo again, it would serve as a testament to his long and illustrations NASCAR career.

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