A NASCAR driver-turned-pundit will be pulling his race suit back on in 2026.
It was announced this week that Corey LaJoie will be hopping into the No. 6 car for RFK Racing at the season-opening Cup Series exhibition Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
The 34-year-old will be replacing Brad Keselowski for the race after the 2012 champion suffered a badly broken leg in an off-season incident on a family ski trip, although the 41-year-old expects to be back in place for the Daytona 500.
When RFK posted confirmation of the swap on social media, LaJoie added: "Happy to be of service. Wishing BK a speedy recovery. Let’s go get another trophy at The Madhouse."
Keselowski looking forward to watching LaJoie race
While the post briefly got LaJoie in hot water with his team's social media managers, referencing his 'Stacking Pennies' podcast when taking him to task, posting: "time out penny man. you’re driving our car but no followback?"
LaJoie is now following the team. Oops.
Keselowski also had some words for his replacement when talking about his injuries this week, saying: "I'm really proud of the team of people I have doing the rehab and the race team is working really hard. I'm happy for Corey to get this opportunity. I can't wait to see what he does with it.
"I'm ready to get back to Daytona. ... This is a minor setback."
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