Brad Keselowski confirms Ryan Preece will remain with RFK Racing in 2027
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski announced that the team has exercised its option to keep driver Ryan Preece through the 2027 season. This decision was confirmed prior to the Brickyard 400, where Carson Hocevar won the pole position. Preece has competed in all 21 races for RFK Racing this season, achieving four top 10 finishes, ranking 18th in points as he seeks to qualify for the playoffs. His previous season yielded a career-high three top fives, while he continues to seek his first career victory in NASCAR.
- •Keselowski confirms Preece's contract extension for 2027.
- •Preece has started all 21 NASCAR races this season.
- •He has four top 10 finishes but no career wins.
- •Currently ranks 18th in points as playoffs approach.
- •Hocevar won the pole for the Brickyard 400 prior to the announcement.
- 10:48 PMESPN F1 — RFK Racing exercises Preece's option for 2027
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski says team has exercised its option to keep Ryan Preece in 2027
"RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski said Saturday his team exercised its option on Ryan Preece “a few months ago," keeping the driver with the team through next season. Keselowski made the announcement before Carson Hocevar won the pole for Sunday's Brickyard 400. The 35-year-old Connecticut native has started all 21 NASCAR races this season for RFK Racing and has posted four top 10 finishes, none in the top five.
"RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski said Saturday his team exercised its option on Ryan Preece "a few months ago," keeping the driver with the team through next season.
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External links- ESPN F1Jul 25, 2026, 10:48 PMRFK Racing exercises Preece's option for 2027
RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski said Saturday his team exercised its option on Ryan Preece "a few months ago," keeping the driver with the team through next season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:18 PMRFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski says team has exercised its option to keep Ryan Preece in 2027
RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski said Saturday his team exercised its option on Ryan Preece “a few months ago," keeping the driver with the team through next season. Keselowski made the announcement before Carson Hocevar won the pole for Sunday's Brickyard 400. The 35-year-old Connecticut native has started all 21 NASCAR races this season for RFK Racing and has posted four top 10 finishes, none in the top five.
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