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Brad Keselowski to address racing future at Martinsville after RFK split

Keselowski says he will answer several questions on Saturday, but has not promised to announce where he will race in 2027.

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Published 27 Oct 2026, 21:11 GMT2 min read

Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford and Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford on track at the 2023 Daytona 500. — Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford and Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford at the 2023 Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. File photograph. Zach Catanzareti Photo, ‘Brad keselowski chris buescher rfk racing (52703403374)’ (resized and converted to WebP). CC BY 2.0.Image source Image licence: CC BY 2.0

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Brad Keselowski said on Tuesday, October 27, that he will address questions about his racing future at a Saturday morning press conference at Martinsville Speedway. The announcement comes as he prepares to leave RFK Racing at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with no confirmed destination for 2027.

In his statement, Keselowski thanked supporters for their interest in his plans and said he intended to address ‘several’ questions at Martinsville. He did not say he would announce a final decision about his next driving role. That distinction leaves the scope of Saturday’s announcement open even as the scheduled appearance gives fans a date to hear from him directly.

Why Keselowski is leaving RFK Racing

Keselowski is both a driver and a co-owner at RFK Racing. The team has said his departure largely came down to a disagreement over how long he would keep driving before moving into a full-time competition role, according to Sports Business Journal. The split will end the arrangement that brought him to RFK from Team Penske in 2021, when he acquired a minority stake.

The ownership dispute also included an attempt to buy the team. Keselowski confirmed to Sports Business Journal that he made an unsolicited offer for RFK Racing in its entirety and that the other owners rejected it. He described the bid as ‘a pretty solid and significant offer,’ but its value has not been disclosed. He declined to say whether other financiers or private equity firms were involved.

Keselowski told Sports Business Journal he wants to remain involved in NASCAR team ownership. That ambition gives his next move a second dimension: a future driving position and a future ownership role are separate questions. He has not identified a team for 2027 or detailed how he might pursue ownership after leaving RFK.

What Saturday’s appearance could clarify

The Martinsville appearance is scheduled before his RFK departure takes effect at season’s end. Keselowski has committed to answering several questions, rather than setting out a complete plan. RFK Racing has yet to announce its plans for the No. 6 car, according to Motorsport. Saturday’s comments may clarify his intentions, while the team’s decision about that car remains its own.