Keselowski's exit opens key seat as NASCAR Silly Season continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Brad Keselowski's departure from RFK Racing after the 2026 season has created a significant vacancy in NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series lineup. The announcement on September 29 leaves the No. 6 Ford without a confirmed driver as teams solidify their rosters. Legacy Motor Club expands to three cars with Josh Berry and Riley Herbst moving to new rides, while several drivers secure their positions with multiyear contracts. Speculations arise surrounding potential replacements for Keselowski, adding intrigue to the Silly Season's final stages.
- •Keselowski leaves RFK Racing, creating an opening for the No. 6 Ford.
- •John Hunter Nemechek is without a confirmed Cup ride for 2027.
- •Legacy Motor Club expands and Berry replaces Nemechek.
- •Corey Heim steps up to drive the No. 35 Toyota at 23XI Racing.
- •Most teams have locked in their drivers for next season.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Silly Season 2027: Every Confirmed Move, Open Seat and Major Question
"NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series grid is taking shape, but Brad Keselowski's RFK exit created a major late opening. Here's where Silly Season stands.
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