Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 59m
Larson strengthens title case as Keselowski’s RFK future shifts
What Next For Keselowski & Cleetus Joins The Show
The episode connects Kyle Larson’s championship momentum with Brad Keselowski’s looming exit from RFK Racing and the team’s uncertain next chapter.
- 1Kyle Larson’s Kansas win reshaped the championship debate and raised the possibility of an early, decisive points advantage.
- 2A direct conversation with Carson Hocevar settles whether Brad Keselowski caused the restart crash or Hocevar chose the opening.
- 3Brad Keselowski’s departure after 2026 leaves RFK Racing facing a leadership transition while his own racing future remains unclear.
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Carson Hocevar tells Dale Earnhardt Jr. that he turned toward the opening and does not blame Brad Keselowski for the restart crash.
The brief
Kyle Larson’s dominant Kansas victory changes the championship conversation, while Dale Earnhardt Jr. and T. J. Majors weigh whether his points lead can become insurmountable before Homestead.
The hosts revisit a restart crash involving Brad Keselowski, Carson Hocevar, and Bubba Wallace, arguing over whether contact or an independent move created the middle-lane collision.
Dale contacts Carson Hocevar directly, and Hocevar says he turned toward the opening without blaming Keselowski, prompting Dale to concede T. J. Majors had the better read.
Kyle Larson discusses his turnaround, his relationship with crew chief Cliff Daniels, the playoff format, Las Vegas, and his High Limit racing schedule.
The episode closes on Keselowski’s planned departure from RFK Racing after 2026, the challenge of replacing his leadership, and uncertainty about his next opportunity.