Inside the Keselowski/RFK Racing divorce, with Kelly Crandall
By Kelly Crandall - Oct 1, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Inside the Keselowski/RFK Racing divorce, with Kelly Crandall

Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing are splitting at the end of the 2026 season, and the timing couldn't be more complicated. RACER's Kelly Crandall breaks down what the separation means for Keselowski as both a driver and an owner, where he could land in 2027 with few open Cup Series seats, whether a reunion with Dodge is realistic, and who could fill the No. 6 at RFK.

Kelly Crandall
Kelly Crandall

Kelly has been on the NASCAR beat full-time since 2013, and joined RACER as chief NASCAR writer in 2017. Her work has also appeared in NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Illustrated magazine, and NBC Sports. A corporate communications graduate from Central Penn College, Crandall is a two-time George Cunningham Writer of the Year recipient from the National Motorsports Press Association.

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