Brad Keselowski to pursue 2027 NASCAR Cup Series opportunities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Brad Keselowski confirmed at Martinsville on October 31 that he has reached an agreement with RFK Racing to pursue driving opportunities for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series. Keselowski, a minority owner in RFK with 20% equity, will no longer hold a management role and will transition to a passive investor. Discussions regarding his future began after the previous season, culminating in this latest agreement which was finalized shortly before his announcement. While several opportunities exist, Keselowski is not near signing with any team at this time. He also expressed interest in returning to ownership in the Truck Series.
- •Keselowski will pursue driving in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.
- •RFK Racing confirmed he will not be involved in management.
- •He has options in the Cup Series but no team signed yet.
- •Keselowski aims for ownership opportunities in the Truck Series.
- •He had a 20% equity interest in RFK Racing.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Keselowski updates his 2027 NASCAR Cup Series status
"(AP) — Brad Keselowski has been granted permission to pursue other NASCAR opportunities for the 2027 season and will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.Keselowski announced a month ago that he was leaving the Cup Series team he joined as a driver, competition executive and part-owner five years ago, but he had been restricted from exploring rides with other teams despite his driving contract expiring after the 2026 season.
"Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing worked an agreement to allow Keselowski to pursue a ride in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 4:25 PMBrad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing
(AP) — Brad Keselowski has been granted permission to pursue other NASCAR opportunities for the 2027 season and will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.Keselowski announced a month ago that he was leaving the Cup Series team he joined as a driver, competition executive and part-owner five years ago, but he had been restricted from exploring rides with other teams despite his driving contract expiring after the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 3:33 PMBrad Keselowski updates his 2027 NASCAR Cup Series status
Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing worked an agreement to allow Keselowski to pursue a ride in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.
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