After Josh Berry's move from Wood Brothers Racing to Legacy Motor Club as John Hunter Nemechek's replacement, following the announcement that Berry would be replaced by Richard Childress Racing O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Jesse Love next year, the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series driver lineup appeared set.
Every single driver without a confirmed deal for next year was viewed as a foregone conclusion to return, and NASCAR was on the verge of once again wrapping up a relatively quiet silly season without any true blockbuster moves.
Then team co-owner Brad Keselowski announced that he would be departing from RFK Racing after just five seasons.
Keselowski later admittedly that he would rule nothing out for 2027, and that bizarrely included a return to the No. 6 Ford that he was supposedly vacating. It later emerged that he had made a bid to purchase RFK Racing but that that bid was ultimately rejected, a factor that played a role in the decision to part ways.
Brad Keselowski set to discuss his NASCAR future
On Tuesday, Keselowski released a statement on social media confirming that he plans to answer questions about his future this coming Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) October 27, 2026
In this statement, Keselowski does not appear to confirm that his plans are solidified, although more information will likely be provided by the 42-year-old native of Rochester Hills, Michigan on Saturday.
Given his reportedly strong bid to buy RFK Racing, coupled with the fact that the main reason why he left Team Penske after the 2021 season was because he wanted to become a team owner, it's hard to imagine a scenario where he lands a new ride with a team in which he does not at least have an ownership stake.
There have long been rumors that he could be involved in bringing Dodge, the manufacturer with which he won his 2012 championship at Team Penske, back to the Cup Series.
Or is retirement possibly on the table? Is an off year on the table as he figures out what he wants to do next and where the best ownership-related opportunity might arise?
Perhaps Saturday won't have all of the answers, but given Keselowski's statement, it should be able to provide some.
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