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Nick DeGroot

The most unexpected driver and team breakups in modern NASCAR Cup history

Fans, media, and even some within the garage were blindsided by news of RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski exiting the organization at the end of this year. This is his fifth consecutive year with RFK Racing, and he was seen as the clear successor to Jack Roush to lead the historic team.

Keselowski left behind a comfortable career at Team Penske, where he spent 12 consecutive years before leaving it all behind for a driver/owner role at Roush. That decision after the 2021 season was one of the more surprising driver moves in recent history, but what are the most unexpected changes to long-term and successful driver/team relationships in the garage?

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