Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing are formally parting ways, ending their partnership after the 2026 Cup season.
Contractual Inevitabilities
RFK had announced that the co‑owner would leave the team, stating that they would collaboratively determine the next steps for his Ownership interest and support his pursuit of new racing opportunities.
Team Structure and the No. 6 Car
Jack Roush and John Henry hold the majority of RFK’s holdings. The future of the No. 6 car remains uncertain, and the organisation is simultaneously searching for an additional charter while still pursuing a third open entry with Ryan Preece’s No. 60 lineup.
Leadership Transition and Future Plans
Chip Bowers, RFK’s President, highlighted Keselowski’s impact on the organisation and confirmed that a new Head of Competition will be hired immediately. The team still intends to compete together through the remainder of this season.
Keselowski’s Career Snapshot
Keselowski, 42, will finish the 2026 season with 642 Cup starts – the seventh longest in Cup history. He tallies 36 Cup victories, including a 2018 Brickyard 400 and Southern 500 win, and a 2020 Coca‑Cola 600 triumph. He also that year claimed the 2010 NASCAR O’Reilly Series title in a series of which he amassed 39 wins.
Despite the late‑season announcement and limited options, Keselowski has emphatically denied retirement, insisting he will continue racing full‑time for the foreseeable future.
As the team redefines its path, the Pacemakers will need to secure a fresh front‑end driver and secure charter rights to keep their 2027 campaigns viable.
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