Former NASCAR champion Brian Vickers has broken years of public silence with a series of cryptic social media posts, declaring that he is prepared for war to protect his family.
The statements on X follow the public release of Department of Justice files revealing correspondence between Vickers and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom the former racing driver once addressed as his buddy.
Vickers, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and 2003 Xfinity Series champion, recently divorced his wife Sarah Kellen, who served for a decade as Epstein's personal assistant and was named in court filings as a key figure in his operations.
Cryptic Messages Posted on Social Media
Addressing his followers on X on Monday, the former driver posted an extended message explaining why he felt compelled to speak out after maintaining a low public profile.
"I have stayed quite [sic] for too long now," Vickers wrote. "My hope that love would prevail in silence were not answered. I will say this only once. I walk in love for all my brothers and sisters. If this is not your path, I will meet you where you are. So that the rest my walk in peace."
Vickers distanced himself from the actions of others while emphasizing his readiness to defend his family. "I had nothing to do with the mess left by others. If you can not see this you are part of the problem," he wrote. "I wish for peace and yet I am prepared for war against any that threaten my family walking in love. I wish most of all, to say thank you to all who understand and walk the same path."
He concluded his initial message by writing: "It is time to build a more gentle world together. But it will not start with tolerance for hate. With unconditional love, not unconditional bounderies [sic]."
Vickers later published a follow-up post to clarify his statements and acknowledge reactions from supporters. "First, I am so grateful for the support and concern from family and friends that have come from this post," he wrote, adding that he was doing very well and understanding who he was.
"Second, I have had enough of people hurting those I love," Vickers stated in the follow-up message. "I hope this clarifies my message. Now, may we proceed forward in peace and love?"
Unsealed DOJ Files and Email Correspondence
The posts come after government files detailed communications between Vickers and Epstein. More than three million documents related to the late financier were released by the Department of Justice earlier this year. Inclusion in the DOJ document release is not an indication of involvement in any alleged wrongdoing by Epstein.
The Department of Justice, the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws and administering justice in the United States, released the massive cache of records as part of ongoing disclosures regarding Epstein's network.
The records include an email dated March 24, 2012, in which Vickers sent Epstein a crude joke styled as a fairytale about a prince who lived happily unmarried, racing cars, riding motorcycles, and avoiding alimony or child support.
Seven years later, on Valentine's Day in 2019, Vickers sent another email to Epstein with the subject line "Thought you would like this." The message included an attachment with the caption "Happy Valentine's Buddy" accompanied by a winky-face emoji.
Six months after that Valentine's Day exchange, Epstein killed himself in a New York jail cell in August 2019. The financier died just one month after federal prosecutors indicted him on sex trafficking charges.
Divorce Settlement with Former Epstein Assistant
Vickers' connections to Epstein were also tied to his marriage to Sarah Kellen. It was announced in April 2025 that Vickers was divorcing Kellen, who had reverted to her maiden name as early as 2020.
The Daily Mail exclusively reported in December 2025 that Kellen walked away from the marriage with a $600,000 financial settlement and an unusual selection of keepsakes, including a sword and a massage table.
Kellen spent ten years working as Epstein's personal assistant. Court documents indicate her responsibilities allegedly included scheduling massage sessions for Epstein with young girls.
In multiple civil lawsuits connected to Epstein, Kellen was referred to as a "key lieutenant" to the pedophile financier and an assistant to Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite who was convicted of child sex trafficking.
During Maxwell's 2022 sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan stated that Kellen was "criminally responsible" for her role in Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Kellen has never been criminally charged.
Kellen has not publicly commented on the divorce settlement. However, in a 2020 interview with The Sun, she strongly denied acting as an accomplice to Epstein's abuse, stating: "I've been made out to be such a monster - but it's not true. I'm a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. I was raped and abused weekly."
NASCAR Career and Health Challenges
Vickers built a prominent career in American motorsport before medical complications curtailed his time on the track. NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, operates North America's top stock car racing series.
Vickers established his racing credentials in 2003 by winning the series championship in NASCAR's second-tier national competition, now known as the Xfinity Series.
He subsequently stepped up to full-time competition in the NASCAR Cup Series, the highest level of professional stock car racing in the United States, where he earned three career victories.
Vickers stepped away from full-time racing ten years ago at the age of 32 due to persistent blood clots, a medical condition involving gel-like clumps of blood that block normal circulation. Blood clot episodes repeatedly sidelined him during his career, and in 2014 he underwent corrective heart surgery to repair a patch previously placed over a hole in his heart.
