“Would Not End Well for Anyone”: When Brad Keselowski Snubbed Taylor Swift for LeBron James as His Bus Driver

The 12 Questions podcast has had many drivers come in as guests since 2010. And some of their hilarious responses are not just memorable, but timeless gems. For instance, when RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski was on the chair in 2018, Jeff Gluck put him through a fun game. He was asked to pick his motorhome driver, crew chief and spotter from the three celebrities the host provided — Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and Tom Hanks.

Keselowski reckoned that Swift would not make for a good bus driver. He said, “Taylor Swift should not be my bus driver, because that would not be good. There’d be some competition there and it’s not a good environment. That would not end well for anyone.”

Brad had a better role for her — his crew chief. NBA icon LeBron would take the wheel of his bus.

“Big guy, and bus drivers usually follow you around (to help with crowd control). Yeah, I like that idea,” reasoned Keselowski.

That left Hanks as the spotter, and Keselowski was happy with the actor playing that role.

“So that leaves Tom Hanks as my spotter. And that’s perfect. Tom Hanks, we’ll go with him. He’s got one of America’s most lovable voices,” he chuckled.

At the time of the interview, Brad was still driving with Team Penske. His became a co-owner and driver with RFK Racing in 2022. 

Does LeBron have a stake in RFK Racing?

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is a holding company with stakes in multiple sports organizations across the world. In its portfolio are teams like the Boston Red Sox (MLB), Liverpool F.C. (English Premier League soccer club), and RFK Racing. James is a minority stakeholder in this company.

However, the NBA legend doesn’t advertise this relationship often. He sends messages of support to the team occasionally through his X handle. His non-profit organization, LeBron James Foundation, was also featured on the #17 car back in 2022.

Many hope that James’ involvement with the racing team will grow in the future and that he will be seen alongside Keselowski in the pits someday.

That could open up the chance to convince LeBron to take the wheel of Keselowski’s motorhome. That would turn out to be some entertainment for the fans.