How Brad Keselowski Went from Champion to Likely Chase Spectator in 1 Season

Unless he pulls off a huge upset Saturday night at Richmond in the final qualifying race for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the likely legacy of defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski's 2013 season will be simple: one and done. As in one championship to date, and that's it. Well, at least until next season. Barring a last-second, miraculous comeback at Richmond, when it comes to the Chase's 10 races, Keselowski will not be a playoff participant. Sprint Cup champion one year, non-contender the next—such is the way NASCAR racing can be. That was the same fate that befell Tony Stewart after he won his second Cup crown in 2005, only to miss qualifying for the Chase and a chance to defend his title in 2006. It was also the same fate ...

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