**TLDR** — The verdict is in, and the RFK faithful aren't budging. A commanding 55% of 350 voters say Brad Keselowski simply won't let Chris Buescher walk out the door amid the team's charter dilemma, with one reader insisting he's "too good to let go" and the Toyotas "can only wish." Another 27% feel RFK has no way out, while 14% argue the organization is actively holding Buescher back, pointing to a Roush operation that has "lost the competitive edge it once had" and a Ford camp that no longer wins like it did 25 years ago. The remaining 3% floated creative scenarios — including Keselowski retiring to free up a charter and sliding Buescher into the No. 6. The bottom line? Fans believe money, momentum, and Berlin's progress will keep Buescher in blue — especially if he wins before season's end.
Essentially Sports
May 27, 2026
Will RFK Racing Sacrifice Chris Buescher Amidst Charter Dilemma?
55%
No, Keselowski Won't Let Buescher Go
194
27%
Yes, RFK Has No Way Out
96
14%
RFK Is Holding Him Back
50
3%
Others (Tell Us)
10
350 readers voted
We asked readers to weigh in — 11 shared their take. Here’s what they said:
Reader Reactions
11
ca***o**3**6@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 5:47 PM EDT
I think it's going to be about money and opportunities. I think it will have to be a priority spot on another team for him to go. I don't think Chris will leave for anything less. Also RFK has Berlin making strides forward and if Chris wins before the end of the year, he won't go anywhere
ju**a*i*t@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 1:39 PM EDT
Like all teams, there's weekly struggles. If we were all perfect, life would be boring and therefore, so would racing
jr***e**l**e@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 8:14 PM EDT
Do we have to hear Denny complain about something ever week??
ra**o*o*0@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 3:31 PM EDT
he's too good to let go , yotas can only wish !
mi****l***s****4@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 2:12 PM EDT
Brad doesn’t want to let anyone go .
bm*ri*4@hotmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 4:09 PM EDT
LOL, WHO KNOWS. I can't figure out anything anymore. NASCAR simply gets worse and worse. Anyone else ready to give them up???
my***r***w***0@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 4:50 PM EDT
Keselowski retires and they put Chris in his car
bu***b**c**m@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 8:01 PM EDT
Who really cares?
jo**b**e**4@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 1:52 PM EDT
RFK will do everything in their power to keep Buesher for sure. He's a winner and they know it.
bi**g**1**6@outlook.com
May 26, 2026 · 1:12 PM EDT
Why does Brad retire? That would open up a charter
42*3ge@gmail.com
May 26, 2026 · 9:05 PM EDT
RFK is holding him back. Rousch has lost the competitive edge it once had. They got behind on the 8 ball per se on the competition part. Ford on the other hand has also Fallen behind. They don't win as much as they used to. 26-28 years ago they won a lot of races and was very competitive. Today, not so much or not enough.