NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski and his wife, Erika Paige Keselowski, have separated after nine years of marriage, according to newly reported court documents.
The RFK Racing driver filed a child custody complaint in Iredell County, North Carolina, on Aug. 7, seeking shared custody of the couple’s four children.
The filing, obtained and reported by Whiskey Riff on Thursday, Oct. 22, states that the couple separated March 18, 2026, with the intention of living permanently apart.
The legal proceedings have now brought a deeply personal matter into public view for one of NASCAR’s most recognizable drivers.
Brad Keselowski Seeks Shared Custody of Four Children
According to the reported complaint, Keselowski is requesting temporary and permanent shared physical and legal custody.
The filing also contains allegations concerning the couple’s parenting arrangements since their separation.
Keselowski claims his wife has restricted his parenting time, including denying requests for overnight visits with their children. Those assertions are allegations made in his filing, not findings by the court.
The documents cited in the report do not establish how the court has ruled on the custody request or whether Erika Paige Keselowski has formally responded to the allegations.
The couple married Feb. 10, 2017, and have four children together.
Keselowski Also Requests Privacy Protections for His Family
Alongside the custody complaint, Keselowski filed a motion seeking to seal portions of the court records to protect his family’s privacy.
According to the report, the request specifically addresses residential addresses and the locations of the children’s schools.
The motion cites concerns about the potential safety risks associated with Keselowski’s public profile as a professional NASCAR driver.
The couple has not yet filed for divorce, according to the report. North Carolina generally requires spouses to live separately for at least one year before obtaining an absolute divorce.
Keselowski, the 2012 Cup Series champion, continues to compete for RFK Racing, where he is also a co-owner.
Neither the custody dispute nor the couple’s separation should be taken as an indication of any change to his racing commitments.
As the proceedings continue, the outcome of the custody request remains unresolved.