As NASCAR’s manufacturer situation intensifies, RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski has addressed rumors about his team’s departure from Ford. This comes amid Dodge, which won its last NASCAR campaign in 2012 with Brad and RFK, plans to make a comeback to the sport.

Brad Keselowski directly responded to rumors by tweeting, “For those asking- RFK racing has a multi-year agreement with @FordRacing and a commitment from their leadership to return the program to a championship contender.”

The comment is significant because RFK continues to be one of the most visible Ford organizations in the Cup Series.

Keselowski continued, “Any speculation else-wise makes for great internet talk but, it is not based on anything real.”

This answer comes just days after we received confirmation from RFK that Chris Buescher now has a multi-year extension, announced on June 16, keeping him as the pilot of the No. 17 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Currently, Buescher sits seventh in Cup points and has enjoyed nine top-10 finishes through the first 17 races held this season.

The rumors gained fuel because RFK is about to lose a charter next year. The No. 60 charter that it leased from Rick Ware Racing will be sold to Legacy Motor Club.

Keselowski’s post also helps answer the speculation that has linked RFK Racing with a potential move to Dodge, amid the latter’s potential return in the sport next year.

For now, the cleanest picture stands at this. RFK Racing remains firmly committed to Ford under its existing multi-year agreement.

Dodge’s Daytona target becomes NASCAR’s fourth manufacturer flashpoint

Dodge’s potential 2027 comeback, as reported by Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, centers around the Daytona 500, which has been listed by the speedway to be scheduled on February 21, 2027.

How this started was with Stellantis’ confirmed NASCAR re-entry through RAM, which returned to the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series with Kaulig Racing.

The timeline for the Dodge Cup rumor strengthened after John Newby reported on X that Tim Kuniskis is eyeing Daytona as the comeback race.

According to Bianchi’s report, it is increasingly likely that Dodge, too, could find a similar route as RAM to enter the series. The way RAM partnered with Kaulig Racing in the Trucks, Dodge could do the same in the Cup. And if that were to happen, we could finally witness four manufacturers in the sport after 14 years once again.