LAS VEGAS, NV (October 4, 2026) – Brad Keselowski showed promising speed early Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, climbing into the top 10 before changing track conditions derailed his afternoon in the Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang. Starting 16th in his second race with new crew chief Mike Skarbowski, Keselowski displayed competitive pace and the ability to run multiple grooves, working his way as high as seventh during Stage Two. However, as temperatures and track conditions evolved throughout the 400-mile race, the No. 6 team struggled to maintain its early momentum. Despite a strong start and encouraging flashes of speed, Keselowski ultimately finished 24th after battling handling challenges in the closing stages.

Brad Keselowski – No. 6 Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang Dark Horse

  • Finish: 24th
  • Start: 16th
  • Laps Led: —
  • Stage Results: S1-16th, S2-18th
  • Headline takeaway: In just his second race with recently appointed crew chief Mike Skarbowski, Brad Keselowski showed promise early, turning competitive lap times and having the ability to run multiple grooves. At times he ran inside the top-10 but as the laps wound down on a scorching hot desert day, Keselowski dropped to 24th.
  • Keselowski Quote: “We started off the day ok. We were running as high as 7th in Stage Two and felt good. But it’s a long race and the conditions were changing and then we just faded.”