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Darlington Today
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TJ Majors Shares Perspective on Stenhouse Spin at Bristol
Keselowski's spotter discusses the late-race incident that sent the No. 6 car spinning.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:05pm
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A cubist interpretation of the late-race incident between Keselowski and Stenhouse at Bristol, capturing the chaos and intensity of the moment.Darlington TodayTJ Majors, the spotter for Brad Keselowski, shared his perspective on the incident where Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spun out Keselowski's car late in the Bristol race on Sunday. Majors said he didn't blame Stenhouse for the contact, calling it just 'racing.' Despite the spin, Keselowski was able to recover and finish 14th.
Why it matters
The spin between Keselowski and Stenhouse was a key moment in the Bristol race, and Majors' comments provide insight into how the teams and drivers view these types of on-track incidents. Keselowski has had a solid start to the 2026 season, and avoiding major damage from the spin allowed him to maintain his position in the standings.
The details
On Lap 62, Stenhouse got a big run on Keselowski coming out of Turn 4 and made a late dive to the inside. Keselowski tried to close the door, but Stenhouse continued up the track and made contact, spinning out the No. 6 car. Majors said he didn't need to talk to Stenhouse about the incident, calling it just 'racing.' Despite the spin, Keselowski was able to continue and finish 14th, though a late speeding penalty hurt his day.
- The incident occurred on Lap 62 of the Bristol race on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
The players
TJ Majors
The spotter for Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
The driver of the No. 47 car who made contact with Keselowski, causing him to spin.
Brad Keselowski
The driver of the No. 6 car who was spun out by Stenhouse, but was able to recover and finish 14th.
What they’re saying
“I didn't know it was comical until after the race. [Stenhouse] got a big run out of [Turn] 4, and I watched it, counted it down off the top side like you always do. We get to the start/finish line, and it was a late dive, but I don't blame him. He gets into Brad a little bit. Brad kind of closes the door, and we go up the racetrack. But he just continues to go up the racetrack and doesn't stop until he spins us out.”
— TJ Majors, Spotter for Brad Keselowski
“I don't need to talk to Ricky. Just racing.”
— TJ Majors, Spotter for Brad Keselowski
What’s next
Keselowski and his team will look to bounce back from the Bristol incident at the next race, where they will try to earn their first win since 2024.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the fine line between hard racing and on-track contact in NASCAR. While Majors didn't blame Stenhouse, the spin still impacted Keselowski's day. However, Keselowski's ability to recover and finish in the top 15 shows the resilience of his team as they continue to have a solid start to the 2026 season.
