Cole Custer Replaces Brad Keselowski as the RFK Driver Aids to His Pregnant Wife

The racing world’s attention is laser-focused on Arizona as the last championship race looms on the calendar. The Phoenix finale promises one ultimate, heart-pounding showdown this weekend. However, amidst all the anticipation, significant changes are afoot in the RFK garage. Brad Keselowski and the RFK camp have had a season marked by headline-grabbing resurgence, securing three wins. Though they narrowly missed the Championship 4, their strategic gameplay was commendable.

But, as the championship showdown nears, unexpected news struck the racing community. RFK racing maestro, Brad Keselowski, will be absent from the Phoenix scene on Saturday.

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The 39-year-old family man is expecting his third child this month with his wife, Paige Keselowski. As the schedules clashed with the championship race, Brad Keselowski left for home as his wife went into labor.

RFK Racing swiftly announced that Cole Custer would step in for Keselowski during the qualifying session. The hope is that the 2012 champion will return on Sunday to drive the No. 6 car in the Cup Series Race. Nevertheless, Cole Custer remains on standby, prepared to take the wheel of the No. 6 in case Keselowski’s absence becomes necessary for personal reasons.

The official statement read, “Brad Keselowski will not qualify the No. 6 car today, due to his wife, Paige, going into labor. In place of him, Cole Custer will qualify the car later this afternoon. The expectation is that Brad will return to Phoenix Sunday to drive the No. 6 in the NASCAR Cup Series Race.”

And if he does return on Sunday, Keselowski will be required to start at the rear of the pack. With Keselowski temporarily out of the picture, all eyes turn to a young, familiar face – Cole Custer. But he also has another big job at hand this weekend.

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With three full-time seasons in the top tier of the sport under his belt and experience driving the No. 41 for Stewart-Haas Racing, Custer’s journey took an unexpected turn this year as he stepped down the ladder, moving back to the Xfinity series.

For many, this might be a tough pill to swallow, a wound to nurse, but Custer has shown remarkable resilience and determination, refusing to let the setback define his career. This weekend, he will not only take the No. 6 car for qualifying in the Cup race but also set his sights on the Xfinity series title.

The spotlight on Custer was even brighter at Martinsville Speedway last weekend. After a dramatic last-lap collision with the finish line in sight, Custer’s championship dreams hung in the balance. Unfazed, he reversed his battered Ford across the finish line, securing his place in the Championship 4.

“I’ve never done that before,” Custer admitted as per a NASCAR.com report. He added, “That was a new one for me, but you’re gonna do whatever it takes to try to get in the Championship 4.”

For Cole Custer, this unexpected opportunity to qualify in the No. 6 car is a beacon of hope, a chance to prove his mettle on the big stage once again. As Custer prepares to step into Keselowski’s shoes for the Cup Series qualifying, the RFK Racing garage is filled with question marks and uncertainty with the co-owner’s absence.

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