NewsWPLG Local 10October 31, 2026Miami-Dade County
Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides and sell RFK Racing stake
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NASCAR driver and part-owner Brad Keselowski has received permission to pursue other team opportunities for the 2027 season and will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. Although his driving contract was set to expire after 2026, he had previously been restricted from exploring rides with other teams until receiving a verbal release. He is now permitted to drive for any team or manufacturer next season as a driver, manager, or owner.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The move alters the ownership structure of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and opens the 2012 champion to negotiate with any team or manufacturer across NASCAR's national series for the 2027 season.
Key Facts
- Brad Keselowski has been granted a verbal release to pursue other NASCAR opportunities for the 2027 season.
- He will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.
- He was previously restricted from exploring rides with other teams despite his contract expiring after 2026.
- He is now permitted to drive for any team or manufacturer in NASCAR next season.
- He has driven for Ford with Team Penske and RFK for the past 14 seasons.
- He won the 2012 Cup championship with Dodge.
- He has recorded 36 Cup victories in his career, with his most recent win at Darlington Raceway in May 2024.
- He has accumulated six top-10 finishes in 34 starts during the current season.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFord“Automotive manufacturer associated with Team Penske and RFK”PersonBob Keselowski“Late father of Brad Keselowski”locationMartinsville Speedway“Location of Keselowski's news conference in Virginia”OrganizationChevrolet“Automotive manufacturer”OrganizationTeam Penske“Former team for which Keselowski drove for 14 seasons”OrganizationToyota“Automotive manufacturer”locationDarlington Raceway“Location of Keselowski's most recent Cup victory in May 2024”OrganizationRoush Fenway Keselowski Racing“NASCAR Cup Series team where Keselowski holds a 20% equity stake”OrganizationRam“Automotive brand reentering the truck series”OrganizationCraftsman Truck Series“National racing series mentioned as a potential full-time option”PersonBrad Keselowski“NASCAR driver, competition executive, and part-owner”OrganizationDodge“Automotive manufacturer with historical ties to Keselowski”