2014 Brad Keselowski Experience at the Daytona 500

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For the first time in many years, I got the chance to go back to the Motorsports show in Oaks, Pa. I was more interested in the die-cast cars at the time and adding to my collection until I heard Brad was gonna be there.

Since Brad is my favorite driver (since 08 Nationwide series), it got me all excited and amped up to get there. The night before, I could hardly sleep. I was so excited to meet Brad for the first time (first NASCAR driver i have met). When I got picked up for the ride to the show, it was hard to stay calm. When we got there and I saw the Blue Deuce sitting by where all the seats were for the autograph session it sank in that i was finally going to me my favorite driver.

It was about 1 pm and the autograph session wasn’t scheduled till 3:30 pm, so me and my friend walked around. At around 3, we got in the seats so we could be in line to meet Brad. I was so excited. I brought two of my favorite die-cast cars in my collection for him to sign. One was his 2013 standard Cup scheme and the other was a 2010 CFS Nationwide car of his. Then 3:30 came and went and still no sign of Brad. (I started to think  something came up and it was too good to be true.) Then an announcer came on the stage, and said he ran into traffic and was on his way. (Typical Philly traffic.)

At around 4, he finally arrived. I was so in shock that I was gonna meet him. As we waited in line, my friend started joking saying that if I passed out from the excitement, she would take pictures of me passed out. (Evil.)

As we got up on the stage, die-cast in one hand, I gave him the car for him to sign and shook his hand. I said I was a huge fan and supported him since 2008. He replied thank you and that he was glad to have a dedicated fan like me. Trying not to freak out, I thanked him. As I walked away, I silently celebrated getting to meet my favorite driver. He was a very down-to-earth guy and really cool. The day went on, and I added two new cars to my collection.

It was a great day, and I was so glad I went. I got to meet my favorite driver, spend time with my best friend and added new cars to my die-cast collection!