Keselowski Gets Release To Shop For 2027 NASCAR Ride

Brad Keselowski received a verbal release from Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing on Saturday. This allows him to pursue driving opportunities with other NASCAR teams for the 2027 season. He will also sell his 20 percent equity stake in the organization.

Keselowski announced his departure from the Cup Series team one month ago. He joined the team five years ago as a driver, competition executive, and part-owner. His driving contract expired after the 2026 season, but he was previously restricted from exploring other rides.

The release was granted one hour before his news conference at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Keselowski stated he is now allowed to drive for any team or manufacturer in NASCAR next season.

"I’m ready to be elite for the next opportunity, whether driver, owner or manager," Keselowski said during the press event. He noted that he has received several outreaches for 2027 and beyond. He said he was previously limited to taking phone calls without the ability to act on them.

Keselowski wants to remain in the Cup Series but said he is open to racing full time in the Craftsman Truck Series. A title in both series would make him the first champion in NASCAR’s top three national categories. He has history with the Dodge brand, having won the 2012 Cup championship with them.

The driver spent the past 14 seasons with Ford, Team Penske, and RFK. He said he has not had a meaningful discussion with Dodge or Ram yet. He remains open to continuing a relationship with Ford, as well as Chevrolet and Toyota.

Keselowski has 36 Cup victories, with his most recent win at Darlington Raceway in May 2024. He has finished in the top 10 in only six of his 34 starts this season. He said he is confident in continuing his national series career, which began in 2004.

"But there’s a level of uncertainty for sure," he said. "Nothing comes easy in this sport. We’re going to have to grind really hard to get a deal done for next year."