Brad Keselowski Will Transfer To Roush Fenway In 2022, Take Ownership Stake In Team

With 35 profession wins and a NASCAR Cup Series Champion on his resume, Brad Keselowski has absolutely established himself as one of the terrific chauffeurs of his generation. And at 37, Keselowski is set to enter the following phase of his auto racing job, one which sets him up for proceeded success on the track and also a clear course once his days behind the wheel are done.

On Tuesday, Racing Roush Fenway Racing officially introduced that Brad Keselowski will join the group in 2022, presuming duties as the vehicle driver of the No. 6 Ford while likewise taking a minority possession role with the organization. Keselowski’s transfer to Roush Fenway follows just over a years of driving for Group Penske, which he is leaving in favor of a greater input in the competition side in addition to an ownership function.

Speaking with reporters recently, Penske shared that an ownership stake for Keselowski was not an option as a result of the framework of Penske Firm.

” Possession is something I believe I have actually always verbalized to the fans and media. It was essential to me lasting. It stands for development for me personally and properly, which is very important, and it creates a much deeper linkup to truly the 4th factor, which is to have a function in this sporting activity when I’m done driving,” Keselowski stated in a press conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “… I can not see a day where I’m done driving as well as I don’t wish to be a part of this sporting activity, and this opportunity allows me just that: The capability to have a role in this sport past my driving occupation.”

Keselowski’s relocation is additionally an important one for Roush. Once a NASCAR powerhouse, Roush Fenway has actually fallen on lean times, having won just two times in the last seven periods– and also none given that 2017. At 79, auto owner Jack Roush emphasized that he is not yielding his role to Keselowski, and now has a clear successor once he at some point does choose to retire.

” I have actually been asked to claim that I’m passing my baton to him, which I am. But I still have one hand on the thing, so I’m not gon na surrender totally for some time. There are no retirement for me in my immediate future,” Roush claimed. “I mean to maintain going to the racetracks the method I have as well as to be as much of an annoyance and also interruption as I have been to my chauffeurs and crew principals in the past. Over an amount of time Brad will certainly earn his independence as well as he will certainly obtain a significant position of possession in the team.”

With Keselowski aboard, Roush Fenway Competing will still field two full time Mug teams, with Chris Buescher continuing to drive the group’s No. 17 Ford. Racing Speaking to reporters, Roush Fenway president Steve Newmark specified that the group has talked with Ryan Newman, the existing vehicle driver of the No. 6, concerning a part-time trip with the group. However, Newman is allegedly still evaluating his choices for next season.