NORTH WILKESBORO, NC (July 19, 2026) – Brad Keselowski delivered one of his strongest performances of the season Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, charging from 23rd to seventh in the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to points-paying competition at the historic short track. Behind the wheel of the Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang, Keselowski combined competitive speed with smart strategy and well-executed pit stops to steadily work his way through the field. The No. 6 team collected valuable stage points with a seventh-place finish in Stage Two, while Keselowski led seven laps on his way to a hard-earned top-10 result, providing a much-needed boost of momentum for the team.

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

  • Finish: 7th
  • Start: 23rd
  • Laps Led: 7
  • Stage Results: S1- 16th, S2 -7th
  • Headline takeaway: Perfectly timed and executed pitstops along with a fast car proved to be the combination Brad Keselowski needed to charge from 23rd to seventh place finish. Keselowski captured stage points and led laps in what was one of his best races of 2026.
  • Keselowski Quote: “It was a good day for us with the Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang. We got a top 10, seventh here, some stage points. We just executed really well. The car was not the fastest, but we didn’t beat ourselves. We had good strategy by Jeremy Bullins and solid stops. We’re missing our jack man, Dustin Lineback. We’re thinking about him, but the guys stepped up and did a good job.”