Latest on Brad Keselowski's Status for NASCAR's Daytona 500 After Ski Accident Injury

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg in a skiing accident and underwent surgery on Thursday, according to Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press.

Per Fryer, Keselowski is expected to be back by the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15.

The 41-year-old is on the verge of entering his 17th season at the top level of the Cup Series.

He also provided an update regarding his health on social media.

"Life has a way of reminding you to slow down," Keselowski wrote in a post on X. "Grateful for my family by my side, an excellent medical team, and the ability to take a few steps forward today. Focused on Daytona. Bonus - I'm now bionic!"

His situation isn't completely unheard of, as 2020 Cup Series champion Chase Elliott missed six races during his 2023 campaign due to a broken leg that he suffered in a snowboarding accident.

As for Keselowski, he enters 2026 looking to build upon a 2025 season in which he finished at No. 20 in the Cup Series standings. He recorded three runner-up results and six finishes within the top five.

Keselowski won the Cup Series championship in 2012 and has 36 series wins under his belt. He was previously a member of Team Penske before leaving at the end of the 2021 season to become an owner and driver of Roush Fenway Racing, which has since become RFK Racing.