After all three drivers missed the Playoffs in 2025, RFK Racing will be eager for the return of the Chase this upcoming season. Dom, Steve, Sam, and Wesley break down the Ford camp next for our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series team previews.   

• Chris Buescher (#17): The Prosper, Texas native came short of the Playoffs in back-to-back years and saw his first winless year since 2021 with a disappointing 47 laps led. Despite this, his average finished ranked 6th among competitors, with Buescher looking to improve upon the consistency and victory lane in 2026.   

• Ryan Preece (#60): An impressive run for the Modified specialist saw the newly-formed, full-time entry for 2025 secure three Top 5s and 14 Top 10s. Preece got the shot after his Stewart-Haas Racing team shut down, but will he continue showing signs of improvement targeting the first win of his Cup Series career?     

• Brad Keselowski (#6): A horrendous start led to a decent comeback in the second half of last year, but it was not enough and his second-lowest points finish in his 16 years at the motorsport pinnacle. We discuss the opportunities that got away and if he can perform following an injury in the off-season.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series team preview podcasts by the 4 and Fuel Podcast will be uploaded every Monday and Thursday on Spotify and YouTube leading up to the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15th from Daytona International Speedway

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