Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brad Keselowski has been granted permission to pursue other NASCAR opportunities for the 2027 season and will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.Keselowski announced a month ago that he was leaving the Cup Series team he joined as a driver, competition executive and part-owner five years ago, but he had been restricted from exploring rides with other teams despite his driving contract expiring after the 2026 season. He said the team granted him a verbal release Saturday, an hour before his news conference at Martinsville Speedway, and he is 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,” said Keselowski, who read from a prepared statement before taking questions. “There are a number of opportunities in front of me in the Cup series for 2027 and beyond. I’ve had a number of outreaches. I’m not going to get into the details of what thos