Brad Keselowski had NASCAR fans in stitches this week after posting a cheeky photo of himself holding a miniature Oscar statue. The picture was a nod to his recent on-screen antics with fellow Cup Series star Kyle Busch.
Busch and Keselowski have a long and famously turbulent history in NASCAR. So when fans saw them share the screen, it came as a true surprise. The two featured in a promo for the NASCAR 2026 Championship finale.
Brad Keselowski “Wins” Big With a Mini Oscar Award
The veteran driver recently shared a photo of himself holding an Oscar award replica on social media, with the caption, “Finally, my acting is being recognized and I got my very own academy award for this performance. Thank you to everyone who got me here.”
Finally, my acting is being recognized and I got my very own academy award for this performance 😂
Thank you to everyone who got me here https://t.co/ix0NBaM0WX pic.twitter.com/yPhzQDYVDQ
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski)
The playful post was a wink at a recent NASCAR promo video featuring himself and Busch. The ad was designed to hype up the 2026 Championship finale’s return to Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The commercial, which aired during race coverage and quickly circulated online, featured the two drivers in a lighthearted, over-the-top skit that drew laughs across the motorsports world.
Beyond the star power, the 2026 finale promo also wowed fans with its creative Back to the Future theme. The two-minute video begins in 2019, just after Busch wins his second Cup Series title. On the way to his celebration party, he runs into Keselowski in a parking lot. Keselowski convinces Busch to time travel and uncover the future of NASCAR.
Brad Keselowski’s Antics Receive Social Media Applause
Known for his dry wit, Keselowski leaned into the moment, riding the buzz from the promo. Though the Oscar was fake, the fan reactions were genuine, with many praising the ad as one of NASCAR’s most entertaining in recent memory.
One fan replied, “Congrats, looks like you nailed that Oscar-worthy performance, B-Rad!”
Congrats, looks like you nailed that Oscar-worthy performance, B-Rad! 🏆
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Another fan shared, “Was a great commercial, Brad.”
“CINEMA! An award well deserved. But I feel your role in Sharknado 3 is what truly set you apart from all of the other so-called ‘actors’ out there. BRAVO, BRAD!” added another fan.
“It warmed my heart—what a convincing performance,” expressed a racing fan.
As NASCAR continues to find new ways to promote its events and reach younger audiences, moments like these—where drivers embrace humor and creativity—show how the sport is evolving. And judging by fans’ reactions, Keselowski might just have a future in acting…or at least in comedy.