Brad Keselowski’s time behind the wheel of the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford will come to an end after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
RFK Racing announced Tuesday morning that Keselowski will leave the organization at the conclusion of the season. The 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion has served as both a driver and co-owner of RFK Racing since the start of the 2022 season.
Keselowski joined RFK after spending the majority of his Cup Series career with Team Penske. Since making the move, he has helped guide RFK through a major competitive and technical rebuild.
Keselowski’s RFK Racing Record
Keselowski has recorded 36 Cup Series victories during his career, which ranks him 25th on NASCAR’s all-time wins list.
He earned his lone victory with RFK Racing in May 2024, when he won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. It was his first Cup Series win since 2021 and ended a lengthy winless streak.
Over nearly five full seasons with RFK Racing, Keselowski has recorded:
- 174 Cup Series starts
- 1 win
- 25 top-five finishes
- 55 top-10 finishes
- 8th in the 2023 championship standings
The 2023 season was one of Keselowski’s strongest years with RFK. While he did not win a race, he recorded 16 top-10 finishes and posted an average finish of 14.5. Both were career bests during his time driving the No. 6 Ford.
Keselowski Plans to Keep Racing
While his future with RFK Racing is coming to an end, Keselowski made it clear that he does not plan to walk away from driving.
“I’m nowhere near ready to be done as a driver,” Keselowski said in a statement shared on social media. “I still have a lot I want to accomplish in this sport, and I’m looking forward to what comes next.”
Keselowski has not announced where he could race in 2027 or whether he has a new Cup Series opportunity lined up.
RFK Racing said it supports Keselowski as he explores opportunities elsewhere.
The organization will also work with Keselowski on the next steps involving his ownership stake in RFK Racing.
A Major Change for RFK Racing
Keselowski’s departure is about more than just a driver leaving the team.
Since joining RFK in 2022, he has also served as the organization’s head of competition. He played a major role in helping RFK become a more competitive organization.
RFK president Chip Bowers praised Keselowski’s contributions both on and off the track.
“Brad was not simply driving the No. 6 car but investing himself in the future of the team and helping us think differently about what RFK Racing could become,” Bowers said.
RFK has already started searching for a new head of competition.
The team also confirmed that it remains committed to running three full-time Cup Series cars in 2027 and is pursuing a third charter. RFK said future plans for the No. 6 team will be announced at a later time.
Keselowski’s Historic NASCAR Career
Keselowski leaves RFK with a long list of accomplishments.
The Rochester Hills, Michigan, native won the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series championship while driving for Team Penske. Thirty-four of his 36 Cup Series wins came behind the wheel of Penske’s famous No. 2 Ford.
He also has an impressive record in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, where he has 39 career victories. That ranks fourth all-time behind Kyle Busch, Mark Martin and Kevin Harvick.
Keselowski won the series championship in 2010 after collecting six wins during the season.
His success has also extended beyond his driving career.
Keselowski previously owned and operated Brad Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The organization helped provide opportunities for several drivers who later reached NASCAR’s top level.
Among those drivers are 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney, 2022 Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric, two-time Southern 500 winner Chase Briscoe and 2026 Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick.
An Incredible Cup Series Streak
Keselowski has also built one of the longest active streaks in NASCAR.
He has competed in every points-paying Cup Series race since November 2009. Through the Sept. 27 race at Kansas Speedway, that streak had reached 610 consecutive starts.
There was one unusual interruption to his 2026 season. Keselowski missed the season-opening exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium after suffering a broken femur while vacationing during the offseason in December 2025.
Despite that setback, he returned to competition and continued his Cup Series streak in points-paying races.
What Comes Next?
For now, Keselowski’s focus remains on finishing the 2026 season with RFK Racing.
His next move remains unknown, but his statement made one thing clear: he believes he still has more he wants to accomplish as a driver.
After nearly two decades at NASCAR’s highest level, Keselowski is entering another major chapter of his career.
RFK Racing will now have to determine who will take over the No. 6 team, while Keselowski looks toward whatever opportunity comes next.
Whatever happens, his impact on RFK Racing and NASCAR will extend far beyond his statistics. He joined RFK as a champion and veteran driver, but he also spent five seasons helping shape the organization’s future from inside the team.
