JOLIET, IL (July 5, 2026) – Brad Keselowski entered Sunday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway with momentum after a season-best qualifying effort put the TravelCenters of America Ford Mustang fourth on the starting grid. The two-time Chicagoland winner showed promise early, running near the front of the field before changing track conditions created handling challenges for the No. 6 team. As the night progressed, Keselowski struggled with a loose race car that prevented him from maintaining his early pace. Despite the team’s efforts to find the right balance, Keselowski ultimately finished 21st on a frustrating night that began with high expectations.

Brad Keselowski – No. 6 Castrol/Les Schwab Ford Mustang Dark Horse

  • Finish: 21th
  • Start: 4th
  • Laps Led: —
  • Stage Results: S1-11th, S2-25th
  • Headline takeaway: Following a season best qualifying effort, Keselowski started near the front, but changing track conditions kept the No. 6 team searching for the right balance throughout the night.
  • Keselowski Quote: “Not a good day. We qualified well but in the race we just got loose and couldn’t get anything out of it.”