Brad Keselowski to make shock exit from RFK Racing in abrupt NASCAR split
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Key Points:
- RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski announced they will part ways at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, with Keselowski also relinquishing his ownership stake in the team.
- Keselowski joined RFK Racing in 2022 as both a driver and co-owner after a long career with Team Penske, and the team expressed support for his desire to pursue other career opportunities.
- RFK Racing will begin searching for a new head of competition, a role Keselowski held, while continuing under the ownership of Roush Enterprises and Fenway Sports Group.
- Keselowski, 42, emphasized that he is not retiring and plans to keep racing, though options may be limited late in the season; he highlighted his pride in his accomplishments with RFK and his ongoing ambitions in NASCAR.
- Keselowski is one of NASCAR’s most experienced drivers, with over 600 Cup starts since 2008, 36 Cup wins, and a history of success across multiple NASCAR national divisions.
