Brad Keselowski to exit RFK Racing after 2026 season
Brad Keselowski is leaving RFK Racing at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, abruptly parting ways with an organization where he serves as both driver of the No. 6 car and part-owner.
A Sudden End to a Five-Year Tenure
The split marks a sudden end to a five-year tenure that began when Keselowski joined the team ahead of the 2022 season, shifting away from a long career with Team Penske. While RFK Racing president Chip Bowers praised Keselowski’s efforts in investing in the future of the team and helping reshape its competitive profile, the parting comes late in the calendar with limited options remaining on the driver market.
Leadership and Charter Questions Loom
RFK Racing stated that the search for a new head of competition will begin immediately. Meanwhile, team ownership will remain under Roush Enterprises—building on Jack Roush’s decades of NASCAR history—and Fenway Sports Group.
Veteran Driver Rejects Retirement
Despite walking away from his co-ownership duties, Keselowski made it clear through a separate statement that retirement is not on the horizon. With over 600 Cup starts dating back to 2008, 36 Cup victories including crown jewel wins like the 2018 Brickyard 400 and Southern 500, and a 2010 Xfinity Series championship, the veteran driver intends to continue competing in NASCAR’s top division. The team noted that both sides will collaboratively work through the appropriate next steps regarding his existing ownership interest as the remaining races of the 2026 season play out.
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