NASCAR Cup Series team owners continue to be split on a very important topic heading into 2026.
That is according to 2012 Cup Series champion and RFK Racing team co-owner Brad Keselowski, who was quizzed about his thoughts on more testing in NASCAR last fall.
Way back in 2008, NASCAR banned private team testing at its sanctioned tracks ahead of the 2009 season, primarily as a cost-cutting measure. However, ahead of the 2015 campaign, the ban was later reinforced, and this time, with stricter penalties.
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Keselowski: Teams split on testing limitations
Back in 2010, Keselowski was a firm advocate of getting rid of any testing bans, and speaking to The Athletic towards the end of last season, the RFK Racing star was asked for his stance on the topic now we are heading into 2025.
Keselowski's stance sounds as though it remains unchanged. However, he revealed that the chances of the rules changing are very small, albeit possible.
The key factor, he claims, is economics, and that team owners are very split when it comes to their opinion on the matter.
"Chance of changing is small, but possible," Keselowski explained. "It’s just economics.
"Everyone is trying to save money and cut corners anywhere they can, and it’s one of the easier corners to cut."
The 2012 champion continued: "Most of the team owners are very split on the topic. I’m not the only vote. I’m probably in the minority.
"The rest of them look at it as more of a line item. It’s just different thoughts, I guess."
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