The NASCAR world was rocked at the end of September when it was announced that Brad Keselowski would depart RFK Racing at the end of the 2026 season, as Motorsport.com reports. It is a stunning split from the 2012 NASCAR Cup champion who helped drag the team back to a competitive level.
Since that initial shock, the 42-year-old has kept quiet. RFK Racing team president Chip Bowers offered some clarity by stating the main friction involved Keselowski's continued desire to race while the rest of the ownership group wanted him to strictly prioritize his competition duties. Yet, that friction was merely one piece of a much larger puzzle.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I know there are still questions and I plan to address several of them during my press conference Saturday morning at Martinsville Speedway.
Now, the paddock wants to know where the 36-time Cup winner will go next. Options for 2027 look remarkably thin at the Cup level. Rumors linking him to Kaulig were swiftly shot down by the team, leaving his immediate driving future shrouded in mystery after five seasons with a squad many expected him to eventually lead.
Thankfully, answers are finally on the horizon. Keselowski announced on Tuesday that he will face the press during a Saturday media availability at Martinsville Speedway, hoping to shed light on his impending departure and what lies ahead for next year.
"The outpouring of support and interest in my future racing plans over the past few weeks has been truly humbling," Keselowski stated. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I know there are still questions and I plan to address several of them during my press conference Saturday morning at Martinsville Speedway."
Meanwhile, RFK Racing still has major housekeeping to handle. The team has not revealed its plans for the vacant No. 6 car, nor has it secured the third charter for the No. 60 entry following the 2026 campaign. Perhaps this weekend at Martinsville will give us a clearer picture of how both parties plan to move forward.
