Corey LaJoie Slams Major Media Outlets Over Lack of Coverage on Keselowski’s RFK Exit
NASCAR veteran Corey LaJoie forcefully critiqued major sports media companies on social media, questioning why traditional networks have "deserted" the sport during one of the biggest official driver-owner announcements of the year at Charlotte.
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR veteran and RFK Racing reserve driver Corey LaJoie ignited a fiery paddock debate on Saturday, calling out major sports media networks on social media for what he described as a severe lack of coverage regarding Brad Keselowski’s announced exit from RFK Racing.
Following Keselowski’s media availability at Charlotte Motor Speedway—where the 2012 Cup Series champion fielded questions regarding his decision to step out of the No. 6 Ford Mustang at the end of 2026—LaJoie took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his frustration over the changing landscape of motorsports journalism.
"With all due respect to the men and women in the room, the Keselowski news is the biggest story in recent memory and he’s in the media center surrounded by non-affiliated YouTube channels," LaJoie posted. "Where are the major networks? The big companies have deserted our sport."
LaJoie, who also addresses garage topics on his Stacking Pennies podcast, questioned why mainstream sports networks have retreated from sending dedicated beat reporters to major NASCAR press conferences, leaving independent content creators and digital outlets to carry the load for monumental driver-owner news.
While LaJoie's comments sparked pushback from independent journalists who defended the depth and quality of modern digital coverage, his candid reaction underscores a growing conversation among Cup Series garage figures regarding NASCAR’s mainstream media presence and general audience reach.