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NASCAR's 'Back to the Future' Promo Reunites Struggling Veterans Busch and Keselowski

The nostalgic video celebrates Homestead-Miami's return as the 2026 finale as both drivers face career uncertainty and prolonged winless streaks.

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Overview

  • NASCAR released a Back to the Future-themed promotional video starring Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski to announce the 2026 championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
  • Busch and Keselowski, both former Cup champions at Homestead, are enduring prolonged winless streaks, with Busch at 68 races and Keselowski sitting 33rd in the 2025 standings.
  • The video highlighted the drivers' unexpected on-camera chemistry despite a longstanding rivalry and was praised for engaging fans during a period of criticism of NASCAR's broadcast coverage.
  • Busch, now 40, is reflecting on his career as his 2027 contract with Richard Childress Racing remains unsettled, while Keselowski, 41, has implemented significant team overhauls at RFK Racing.
  • Both drivers are under playoff pressure heading into the upcoming Coca-Cola 600, where they aim to turn their seasons around after recent disappointing finishes at Kansas Speedway.