Jack Roush's RFK Racing prepares for significant changes ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

RFK Racing, founded by Jack Roush, faces a pivotal moment as Brad Keselowski will leave the organization after the 2026 season. This departure raises uncertainties regarding the team's future direction and its need for both a new head of competition and a driver for the No. 6 car. Roush started in NASCAR’s Cup Series in 1988 and transformed the team into a five-car powerhouse. After Keselowski's tenure included a successful rebuild, RFK plans to maintain its commitment to fielding three Cup cars despite upcoming changes.
- •Brad Keselowski exits RFK Racing after the 2026 season.
- •Roush's team has undergone multiple transformations since 1988.
- •RFK aims to maintain a three-car lineup moving forward.
- •The organization is seeking a new head of competition.
- •Keselowski's departure leaves questions about the No. 6 car's future.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Roush Built a NASCAR Empire. Here’s What It Looks Like Today
"Jack Roush entered NASCAR with one Cup car in 1988 and built an organization that became a five-car powerhouse. Nearly four decades later, RFK Racing is preparing for another major transformation.
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