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Brad Keselowski Leaves RFK Racing
Brad Keselowski ends five-year RFK Racing partnership after driver contract expires.
In brief
Brad Keselowski ends five-year RFK Racing partnership after driver contract expires. Brad Keselowski left RFK Racing to continue driving, as the team wanted him to focus on competition. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Why Brad Keselowski Left RFK Racing
Brad Keselowski decided to leave RFK Racing because he wanted to continue driving while the team wanted him to focus on competition.
RFK Racing President Explains
RFK Racing President Chip Bowers said Keselowski wanted a five-year plus driving career, but the team wanted him to focus on competition.
Keselowski's Role at RFK
Keselowski drove the No. 6 car, served as competition director, and had partial ownership of RFK Racing.
Keselowski's Next Steps
Keselowski said he would find the best opportunity next year after his driver contract expires.
Team Transition Plans
RFK Racing will assign the No. 6 car to Ryan Preece and seek a third charter for next year.
Keselowski's Reaction
Keselowski said he was pleasantly surprised by fan and media reaction but expected anger as the situation became clearer.
Keselowski's Future Plans
Keselowski said he would stay in NASCAR long after driving, confident in his ability to own and operate a team.
Here's the gist
Brad Keselowski left RFK Racing to continue driving, as the team wanted him to focus on competition.
