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NASCAR Penalizes Chris Buescher and RFK Racing for Bumper Violation

The No. 17 team faces points deductions, fines, and a crew chief suspension after post-race inspection reveals rule violations.

Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia.
May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (17) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Kleenex Ford, drives drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Overview

  • Chris Buescher and RFK Racing have been penalized for exceeding reinforcement limits on the front bumper cover, violating NASCAR Rule Book Sections 14.1.C and 14.5.4.G.
  • The penalties include a 60-point deduction in both championship and playoff standings, a $75,000 fine, and a two-race suspension for crew chief Scott Graves.
  • Buescher's standings dropped from 12th to 24th, leaving him 27 points below the playoff cut-line as the season intensifies.
  • The violation was discovered during a random inspection at NASCAR's R&D Center following the Kansas Speedway race, where Buescher finished eighth.
  • RFK Racing has not yet announced whether it will appeal the penalties, which come as NASCAR continues its crackdown on technical infractions.