Brad Keselowski expects "lots of soul searching" in off-season as he reflects on 2026

Brad Keselowski, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, is currently uncertain about his racing plans for 2027. He will leave RFK Racing after differences with the ownership group, but remains a passive investor until he can sell his 20% stake. Following the 2026 season, Keselowski took to social media to reflect on the ups and downs of the year.

He began the season recovering from a broken leg, walking with a cane, and nearly winning the Daytona 500. However, he ultimately went winless and was the only RFK driver to miss the Chase. Keselowski also paid tribute to Greg Biffle and Kyle Busch, two NASCAR legends who tragically died in the past year. While praising the increase in horsepower for the Next Gen car, he noted that the top teams, Hendrick, Gibbs, and Penske, remain at the top and changes are unlikely without significant rules adjustments.

Keselowski acknowledged that minimum operating costs for teams are very high, causing challenges for tier 3 teams and leading to compromises like limited weekends and testing. Inflation, technology, and powertrain rules are major factors contributing to these challenges. The settlement of the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit has caused team values to skyrocket, with most predicting the next charter sale to reach $100 million.

Keselowski also mentioned the impact of the settlement on the NASCAR world, with investors now valuing teams based on revenue multiplied. He expressed uncertainty about his future, stating that he will engage in "lots of soul searching and listening" before sharing more about his next move in the next 60 days.