Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing surprised the NASCAR world this week, announcing that they would be parting ways after the 2026 Cup Series season. With a majority of the seats filled, it’s raised many questions regarding exactly where Keselowski will race in 2027.
There have been some NASCAR rumors that the 42-year-old could wind up with Kaulig Racing. Kaulig CEO Chris Rice said earlier this summer that the team has had “serious talks” with Ty Dillon about bringing him back next season, but nothing is official.
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More recently, Rice said during an appearance on SiriusXM that he hasn’t had any conversations with Keselowski about bringing him over to Kaulig. However, he also said he’s a “week-to-week guy” and wasn’t overly committal about Dillon’s future with the team.
“I have not had any conversations with Brad Keselowski about driving a Dodge, even if Dodge comes back. Obviously, its super late and you don’t hear me talkin’ about it much so that should tell you whats happening.”
Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice on rumors of the team adding Brad Keselowski
For now, it appears as if Keselowski won’t replace Dillon as the driver of the No. 10 car next season at Kaulig. With that seemingly shutting the door on full-time Cup rides, there is another option on the table.
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On this week’s Dirty Mo Overdrive, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic said that as of now he doesn’t “anticipate a move” where Keselowski ends up in the Cup Series in 2027. Instead, the veteran driver could wind up in the NASCAR Truck Series.
“What I do know, though, is that there are conversations underway where Brad could have a full-time ride in a different NASCAR series. I’ve heard his name linked to a Truck Series opportunity potentially. Whether Brad wants to do that or not, we’ll see.”
Jordan Bianchi on Brad Keselowski potentially racing full-time in NASCAR Truck Series in 2027
Racing full-time at the Truck level certainly wouldn’t be the desired outcome for a driver with 36 career Cup Series victories who envisions himself competing for a spot in The Chase every year. However, it might be his best short-term option to retain a full-time ride. Plus, he’d have a shot at making history.
Keselowski could become the first NASCAR driver ever to win the championship in all three series, adding to his 2010 Nationwide Series title and his 2012 Sprint Cup Series championship. In what would be his age-43 season, if he lands with the right team, Keselowski’s decade-plus of experience could allow him to dominate with multiple wins and numerous top-fives in a field of young and inexperienced drivers who make a ton of mistakes.
If that were to happen, Keselowski could then ride that success into a full-time seat back in the Cup Series for 2028 when there will likely be far more seats open and multiple teams eagerly wanting to bring him on.
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