Brad Keselowski has sparked new speculation about RFK Racing’s future after hinting at an unexpected direction for the organization. Comments he made at Phoenix Raceway suggested the team is evaluating a major expansion outside the NASCAR sphere.
Keselowski’s remarks quickly caught the attention of fans and insiders, raising fresh questions about RFK’s long-term ambitions.
Brad Keselowski Hints at Surprise RFK Expansion Beyond NASCAR
A NASCAR insider first set the rumor mill spinning, writing on X, “Brad Keselowski is interested in returning RFK Racing to IMSA.” The post fueled immediate buzz, as Keselowski ignited fresh speculation about RFK Racing’s future after revealing his desire to bring the team back into IMSA. This move would mark one of the most significant expansions in its modern history.
The RFK Racing co-owner and Cup Series veteran revealed that he is interested in bringing the team back into IMSA competition, specifically to campaign Ford’s forthcoming LMDh Hypercar in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s top-tier GTP class.
During an appearance at Phoenix Raceway, Keselowski outlined his thinking and made his long-term intentions clear. “Ford is building a Hypercar for 2027 that is going to compete at Le Mans, and maybe the United States,” he said. “And if it competes in the United States, I’d like to own that team.”
Rather than expanding into NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly known as the Xfinity Series) or Truck Series, the traditional path for Cup teams looking to grow, Keselowski is eyeing a broader, more ambitious venture.
A move into IMSA would bring RFK into the heart of global endurance racing at a time when hybrid prototypes and factory-backed programs are reshaping the sport.
For RFK Racing, the idea also carries a deep historical connection. Before the team’s co-owner, Jack Roush, became a NASCAR institution, he was a dominant force in IMSA, helping define the series in the 1980s with championship-winning sports car programs. Bringing RFK back into IMSA would reconnect the organization to the roots that launched Roush’s legacy.
IMSA’s WeatherTech Championship, headlined by the Rolex 24 at Daytona, represents the pinnacle of North American road racing. With Ford preparing its return to Le Mans and potentially the U.S. prototype ranks, an RFK-run GTP program would immediately place the team on some of the world’s biggest endurance racing stages like Sebring, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, and more.
However, Keselowski’s comments don’t confirm a final decision, but they signal a clear interest in expanding RFK Racing’s reach far beyond stock car racing. If the opportunity aligns with Ford’s 2027 plans, RFK could soon find itself competing not only for NASCAR Cup victories but also for global sports car glory.