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Brad Keselowski is free to seek a 2027 NASCAR deal and sell his RFK stake
Brad Keselowski can now pursue other NASCAR opportunities after RFK Racing granted him a verbal release.
The decision was announced at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, where Keselowski said he can seek a drive with any team or manufacturer for 2027.
He joined RFK Racing five years ago as a driver, executive and part-owner, but had been unable to pursue other rides while under contract.
He plans to sell his stake in RFK Racing, which the sources describe as 20%, though one account says he had a six percent stake and options to reach 20%.
Keselowski said he has several opportunities in the Cup Series and is also open to racing full time in the Craftsman Truck Series.
He is not ready to retire and hopes to remain in NASCAR as a driver, manager or owner.
He still needs to secure a deal for next season, and said that doing so will take hard work.
Brad Keselowski has received permission to pursue NASCAR opportunities with other teams or manufacturers for the 2027 season.
He will sell his equity stake in RFK Racing, though the reports differ on whether the stake is 20% or whether he is beginning a process to sell it.
Keselowski said he is not ready to retire and wants to continue in NASCAR, potentially as a driver, manager or owner.
He said he has several opportunities in the Cup Series and is open to driving for any manufacturer.
His release followed a meeting with RFK Racing leadership at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.
- Who
- Brad Keselowski, a driver and part-owner of RFK Racing.
- What
- He received a verbal release to pursue other NASCAR opportunities and plans to sell his stake in RFK Racing.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026; he is seeking opportunities for the 2027 season and beyond.
- Where
- Martinsville Speedway, Virginia.
- Why
- The release lets him meaningfully pursue other driving and ownership opportunities after his RFK contract expires following the 2026 season.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Keselowski announced that he was leaving the Cup Series team he had joined five years earlier.
RFK Racing granted Keselowski a verbal release before his news conference at Martinsville Speedway.
Keselowski said he could meaningfully engage with opportunities for the 2027 season and beyond.
- Release
- Verbal agreement granted by RFK Racing on October 31, 2026
- Next season
- Keselowski can pursue NASCAR opportunities for 2027
- RFK stake
- ESPN reports he will sell a 20% equity stake; Motorsport.com says the sale process is beginning and reports a 6% stake with options to reach 20%
- Cup victories
- 36
- Latest Cup win
- Darlington Raceway, May 2024
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What people are saying
I'm ready to be elite for the next opportunity, whether driver, owner or manager.
There are a number of opportunities in front of me in the Cup Series for 2027 and beyond.
To not be able to race would be devastating to me.
I would say that I made a very serious offer to purchase RFK.