Brad Keselowski released from hospital after surgery

On Thursday of last week, 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg while on a skiing trip with his family.

Keselowski underwent successful surgery and after a few days in the hospital, he has been released. He promised to "work relentlessly" in order to be ready to compete at the highest level of stock car racing in 2026.

"Rolling out of the hospital and officially on the road to recovery," posted Keselowski on social media. "Grateful for incredible care and a smooth ride home in my Ford Expedition. Ready to be home for the holidays!"

Rolling out of the hospital and officially on the road to recovery. Grateful for incredible care and a smooth ride home in my @Ford Expedition. Ready to be home for the holidays! pic.twitter.com/xk3HP1O5Gx

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 22, 2025

Keselowski, who drives the No. 6 Ford, hasn't missed a Cup race since he became a full-time driver in 2010, even with an ankle injury during the 2011 season.

The veteran driver has some time to recover before the new season officially begins. The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium is on February 1, but that event doesn't count towards the championship. The 68th running of the Daytona 500 follows two weeks later on February 15.

Keselowski is 41 years old, and has 36 wins at the Cup level. However, he and the entirety of RFK Racing went winless in 2025, with all three cars narrowly missing the playoffs. Keselowski did get agonizingly close to several victories, and earned three runner-up finishes, including the Phoenix finale when he lost the lead in the final seconds of the race. 

 

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