DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In what can only be described as either elite-level recruiting or elite-level internet comedy, Brad Keselowski decided this week to shoot his shot.
The driver/owner of RFK Racing publicly tweeted at reigning Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen, offering him a Ford Mustang “with his name on it” whenever he feels like trading Monaco for Martinsville.
And honestly? We respect it.
The social media moment came after Verstappen — along with several veteran drivers — voiced frustration during preseason testing about Formula 1’s latest technical regulations. The new car rules have drawn criticism across the paddock, with drivers suggesting the racing product has become more restrictive, more complex and, depending on who you ask, less pure.
Translation: the cars feel weird.
That’s when Keselowski — never one to miss an opportunity — chimed in with a friendly nudge toward the wide, loud, unapologetically American world of NASCAR Cup Series.
“Got a Mustang with your name on it.”
Subtle? No. Effective? Maybe.
Satire… Probably. But Also Maybe Not.
Let’s be clear: this is halfway satire. Probably.
But here’s the thing about racing — crazier crossovers have happened.
Verstappen, a three-time world champion with Red Bull Racing, is widely considered one of the best pure wheelmen on the planet. His car control, racecraft and qualifying precision are absurd. The man can balance a Formula 1 car on the edge of adhesion like he’s adjusting the volume on a stereo.
Now imagine that skill set in a 3,400-pound stock car on worn tires at Darlington.
Go ahead. Take a second.
We’ll wait.
The Fantasy Scenario
At worst, Keselowski’s tweet is a well-timed joke — a little Daytona-season levity while engines warm up and storylines simmer.
At best? It plants a seed.
NASCAR has long flirted with international crossover intrigue. From road course specialists to global exhibition races, the appetite for seeing how elite open-wheel talent adapts to fenders and full-contact drafting is very real.
And let’s be honest — if Verstappen ever showed up for a test session at Daytona or Charlotte, the internet would melt faster than a Florida ice cube in July.
Superspeedway racing would be a fascinating adjustment. In Formula 1, drivers fight for clean air. In NASCAR, they weaponize dirty air. The draft isn’t a nuisance; it’s currency. And instead of complaining about turbulence, you lean into it and hope your drafting partner doesn’t sneeze.
Why It’s Not Completely Insane
Verstappen has expressed interest in endurance racing down the road. He’s also been vocal about wanting to enjoy racing in different formats if the opportunity ever aligns.
NASCAR’s Next Gen car, with its independent rear suspension and sequential gearbox, already feels more familiar to international drivers than stock cars of old. Road course performance has tightened across the field. The barrier to entry, competitively speaking, is smaller than it used to be.
Would it be easy? Absolutely not.
Would it be entertaining? Unquestionably.
The Big Picture
For Keselowski, the tweet was classic Brad — savvy, self-aware and just provocative enough to spark conversation without overpromising anything. As both a driver and owner, he understands the power of attention in modern motorsports. And if you can poke a little fun at Formula 1’s regulatory growing pains while promoting your own garage, why not?
Because here’s the truth: racing fans love hypotheticals.
What if Verstappen ran a Daytona 500?
What if he tried Bristol?
What if he wheel-hopped into Turn 3 at Martinsville and said, “Yeah, this is insane,” in that calm Dutch tone?
It’s fun. It’s absurd. It’s not impossible.
So yes, for now, this is a joke. Probably.
But never say never in motorsports.
If Formula 1’s new regulations really do send drivers window-shopping — and if one of the greatest talents of this era ever feels curious about American stock cars — Brad Keselowski has already left the porch light on.
And somewhere in a Ford Mustang, there may or may not be a nameplate waiting.
Check out all EasySportz NHL Content Here
College Football Viewing Guide
