Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing announce split amid ownership focus
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
RFK Racing president Chip Bowers confirmed a split with Brad Keselowski, emphasizing that Keselowski preferred racing over his ownership role. The announcement was made on October 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Though Keselowski provided limited comments, the decision signals a noteworthy change in his career focus. Further details on his plans may emerge in the following days.
- •Brad Keselowski prioritized racing over ownership responsibilities.
- •The split was announced on October 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- •Keselowski offered few comments on the split during the media meeting.
- •The decision introduces uncertainty for RFK Racing's competitive strategy.
- 1:51 AMRacer — Failure to align on future plans led to RFK/Keselowski split
- 1:10 AMMotorsport.com — What now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — What now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?
"To hear RFK Racing president Chip Bowers articulate it, Brad Keselowski simply wanted to keep racing more than he wanted to focus on his ownership duties with a focus on competition matters, leading to the surprise split announced this week. Both Bowers and Keselowski met with the media on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but the 2012 Cup Series champion largely offered several no comments ...Keep reading
"RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski were not aligned about the future of the company, and it ultimately led to the parties announcing a separation at the end of the year.It was not a decision that was made lightly, RFK's president, Chip Bowers, acknowledged Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bowers...
"Apparently the 2012 champion still has big driving ambitions
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External links- RacerOct 4, 2026, 1:51 AMFailure to align on future plans led to RFK/Keselowski split
RFK Racing and Brad Keselowski were not aligned about the future of the company, and it ultimately led to the parties announcing a separation at the end of the year.It was not a decision that was made lightly, RFK's president, Chip Bowers, acknowledged Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bowers...
- Motorsport.comOct 4, 2026, 1:10 AMWhat now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?
To hear RFK Racing president Chip Bowers articulate it, Brad Keselowski simply wanted to keep racing more than he wanted to focus on his ownership duties with a focus on competition matters, leading to the surprise split announced this week. Both Bowers and Keselowski met with the media on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but the 2012 Cup Series champion largely offered several no comments ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:10 AMWhat now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?
Apparently the 2012 champion still has big driving ambitions
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