Overview

• NASCAR issued an L1 penalty to Chris Buescher and RFK Racing for exceeding non-metallic reinforcement limits on the front bumper cover.
• The penalty includes a 60-point deduction for both driver and team, loss of five playoff points, a $75,000 fine, and a two-race suspension for crew chief Scott Graves.
• Buescher dropped from 12th to 24th in the standings, now sitting 27 points below the playoff cutline with 14 races left in the regular season.
• RFK Racing has named Dough Randolph as interim crew chief for the All-Star Race weekend and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
• The team is reviewing the penalty and has not yet decided whether to file an appeal within the designated timeframe.