NASCAR takeaways: Brad Keselowski, Ford snap winless skids at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Brad Keselowski snapped a 110-race winless streak with a victory at a track that rewards drivers who have patience and take what the track gives them.

Keselowski took advantage when his RFK Racing teammate Chris Buescher was door-slammed by Tyler Reddick with about 10 laps remaining, causing them to both have flat tires with nine laps to go and for Keselowski to assume the lead.

While maybe not the best at the end, Keselowski was one of the best cars all day as he led 37 laps on his way to his 36th career victory but first since becoming a co-owner at RFK Racing (Roush Fenway Keselowski) at the start of the 2022 season.

"I love this track," Keselowski said. "I love coming here. It's a special place to me whether you win or not, but to run up front all day and have a great car, qualify up front, it was just an awesome day."

Takeaways after a race at Darlington Raceway where Keselowski was followed across the finish line by Ty Gibbs, Josh Berry, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe.

Big Win For Brad K

Just how big was this win? It was more than just snapping a 110-race winless streak.

Keselowski had finished second in five races since his last win, including twice this year.

He is the first driver to win for a team he owns since Tony Stewart in June 2016 at Sonoma.

He is the first driver to win in the No. 6 car since David Ragan won in July 2011 at Daytona.

It also was the first win for Ford this year.

"There's a lot of things to be excited about, so it's really hard to pick one over another, whether it be just winning as a whole, winning at Darlington, winning and locking into the playoffs, winning with my family here, winning on Mother's Day," Keselowski said.

"I don't know how to pick which one means the