WATKINS GLEN, NY (May 10, 2026) – Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 team battled through persistent brake issues Sunday at Watkins Glen International, refusing to let the mechanical challenges end their afternoon early. Keselowski struggled with rear brake performance and overall balance from the opening stage, prompting the Modelo team to make multiple adjustments and repairs throughout the race. Despite the setbacks, Keselowski persevered to complete all 100 laps on the lead lap, finishing 31st on a challenging day at The Glen.

6 Brad Keselowski

  • Finish: 31st
  • Start: 26th
  • Laps Led: —
  • Stage Results: S1: 35th S2: 32nd
  • Headline takeaway: Brad Keselowski battled persistent brake issues from the opening stage on, especially struggling with rear brake performance and overall balance in the carousel. The No 6 crew made multiple adjustments throughout the race, including bleeding the brakes during stage brakes and additional work on pit road to keep the car strong and on the lead lap. Even with the ongoing problems, Brad and the team avoided major setbacks and finished on the lead lap.
  • Keselowski Quote: “Bad finish, we had a lot of speed, had some brake problems, and well we just have some stuff to figure out, onto the All-Star and Charlotte next!”