Brad Keselowski Believes Full Recovery Possible After Broken Leg Update

Brad Keselowski has revealed he’s making rapid progress in his recovery from a broken right femur, the most serious injury of his racing career.

What happened to Brad Keselowski?

Keselowski broke his right femur in a skiing accident with his family in December 2025. The injury required surgery and forced him to miss the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in February 2026. Corey LaJoie drove the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford in that preseason exhibition race while Keselowski recovered.

How is Brad Keselowski recovering?

On X, Keselowski told fans his nerves are reconnecting and he’s now walking again. “Doing really well,” he wrote. “My nerves have started to reconnect and now I’m beginning to fully walk again. Lots of progress over last 3 weeks.” He added that a full recovery now feels possible.

Why it matters for Brad Keselowski

Keselowski returned for the 2026 Daytona 500 while still rehabbing. He’s raced all season with lingering nerve damage, but his latest update shows those issues improving. The veteran driver has two top-fives and four top-10s through 20 races, yet still searches for his first win of 2026.

What comes next?

Keselowski sits 19th in the Cup Series standings with 403 points through 20 races. With six races left in the regular season, he’ll likely need a win to lock in a playoff spot. His health update suggests he’s continuing to heal away from the track while pushing for a complete comeback.