SONOMA, CA (July 13, 2025) – Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing brought a robust, smooth brand of racing with notes of determination to wine country on Sunday. It was a full-bodied effort that saw Brad Keselowski lead the charge, picking up ten positions on the day. Ryan Preece turned in another solid road course performance while Chris Buescher was in contention for the win late in the race.

 

6 Brad Keselowski

 

Brad Keselowski started 21st on Sunday and was able to advance throughout the day at Sonoma Raceway. Patiently he approached the opening laps of Stage One Intent on executing a clean run. The No.6 Castrol Ford modestly climbed to 17th by mid-stage. Throughout the run, Keselowski’s spotter, TJ Majors, emphasized tightening up Turn 11, a key area on the 12-turn road course.  Just prior to the conclusion of the first stage, the 6-team pitted, strategically and temporarily giving up track position to set for the second segment.  Keselowski finished Stage One 25th.

As the pit cycle continued prior to Stage Two, Keselowski advanced and restarted 14th. He quickly advanced to 13th. Seeking gains, Keselowski sought feedback.  Majors continued to coach, helping the 2012 NASCAR Champ find a better approach through Turns 4 and 11. Keselowski picked up another spot before pitting from 12th position, just before the stage concluded. The strategic decision resulted in a 23rd place stage finish but positioned Keselowski to restart much higher when racing resumed.

Keselowski began Stage Three 12th and ramped up his aggression as the checkers neared, pursuing Ty Gibbs and later overtaking Alex Bowman to break into the top 10. By lap 77, he had climbed as high as eighth. Although he briefly fell back, he moved back into the top 10 by lap 90 and remained competitive through the closing laps. He felt confident in the race car however a late race crash shuffled the field and left Keselowski with minor damage. The incident was not race ending but left him with an 11th place finish.

“I felt like we had a top three to top five car, “said Keselowski. “It was an honest day, but the caution came out at the end, and we got kind of caught up in the mess and ended up 11th.’