Brad Keselowski sustained a serious injury in 2025, and it has been a cause of concern for him throughout the 2026 season. As of April, the Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver has yet to recover fully from it, as he steps up to race in the upcoming Bristol Cup Series race on Wednesday, dropping crucial updates on his well-being.

"Yeah, I just keep making small gains. You know, I'm not 100% by any means, but I feel like I'm just chipping away at getting there," Keselowski told Peter Stratta on X. The driver injured himself on a skiing trip in December, breaking his femur.

As a result, he was having a hard time moving, and often used support to get from one place to another. At Bristol, he was still seen using a cane. It has accompanied him ever since he was cleared to race at Daytona. But the recovery is still not complete.

Last month, Brad Keselowski said that he was to be completely fit within three to four months of sustaining the injury, which should put him in the clear after April. Racing with an unhealed leg is by no means easy for him, but he remains undeterred.

"[Driving] the car is not the best thing for me in some ways, whether it be the vibration, or the loads, or just the movements to get in and out," Keselowski said in March. "But once I’m in the car, I feel reasonable. I can’t say it’s the best I’ve ever felt, but I feel reasonable."

However, the team still feels optimistic about carrying on with him.

Chris Buescher Bullish on Brad Keselowski’s Return

Brad Keselowski might still be on a cane, but that doesn't mean he's a risk. Teammate Chris Buescher is all in on the veteran going the full distance.

"He’s doing great," he told Racer. "He’s really blown through, I think, all expectations on the recovery side of things and hasn’t missed a beat. I was nervous for him when we got to COTA, and he powered right through. I think it’s smooth sailing from here on out.

Keselowski is at an impressive No. 8 on the Driver's Standings, proving that he will brave through the injury, regardless of how demanding a track can be.

When do you think Brad Keselowski can go to a 100%? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by

Sabyasachi Biswas

Edited by

Afreen Kabir