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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chris Buescher, RFK Racing penalized for inspection infraction after NASCAR Kansas race
Chris Buescher's pathway to making the 2025 NASCAR playoffs became significantly more difficult on May 15. Buescher and the No. 17 RFK Racing team were penalized 60 driver points and five playoff points for an L1-level infraction following inspection at the R&D Center this week post-Kansas race. Advertisement The team was also fined $75,000, and crew chief Scott Graves is suspended for two races beginning with the non-points paying NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro this weekend. NASCAR cited portions of the rule book dealing with the front bumper cover and vehicle assembly in issuing the penalty. RFK Racing issued a statement on May 15, stating that the team was evaluating options ahead of a decision to appeal. Buescher slides to 24th in the Cup Series standings after leaving Kansas in 14th in the playoff picture with a solid cushion to the cutline. That cushion is gone. NASCAR Cup Series updated playoff picture, points standings post-Chris Buescher penalty Kyle Larson (3 wins) Christopher Bell (3 wins) Denny Hamlin (2 wins) William Byron (1 win) Joey Logano (1 win) Austin Cindric (1 win) Josh Berry (1 win) Chase Elliott +134 ahead of playoff cutline Ryan Blaney +118 Tyler Reddick +113 Alex Bowman +81 Bubba Wallace +66 Ross Chastain +56 Chase Briscoe +34 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +14 Ryan Preece +7 Kyle Busch -14 points behind 16th John Hunter Nemechek -17 Carson Hocevar -21 Michael McDowell -23 Austin Dillon -24 Zane Smith -24 Todd Gilliland -24 Chris Buescher -27 AJ Allmendinger -33 This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing penalized after NASCAR Kansas race
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Kyle Larson's ridiculous Memorial Day Double schedule might be tougher than the races
Kyle Larson's ridiculous Memorial Day Double schedule might be tougher than the races For the second time in as many years, Kyle Larson will attempt to join Tony Stewart as the only drivers to ever complete the full 1,100 mile Memorial Day Double. On Sunday afternoon, Larson will drive the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 for Arrow McLean. Immediately after he crosses the finish line, Larson will take a helicopter to the Indianapolis airport, board a private plane to Charlotte and scoot over to NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 for an evening race. Rain delays in Indiana and North Carolina scuttled Larson's attempt last year. Fortunately, the forecast looks nearly perfect this time around. Double 2.0: Kyle Larson reveals approach for rare second Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600 Double attempt But trying to pull off the Double doesn't just mean figuring out travel logistics for the day of the races. It means balancing two highly-competitive race schedules for two very different types of cars. All May long, Larson has been bouncing back and forth between IndyCar and NASCAR with one of the more outrageous schedules you'll see in motorsports. Kyle Larson's May schedule Via NASCAR. All times ET. Sunday, May 11 – 3 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway Monday, May 12 – 7:30 p.m.: High Limits Racing sprint car event at Kokomo, Indiana Tuesday, May 13 – 12:15 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 ROP & Refreshers– 2:15 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 practice Wednesday, May 14 – Noon: Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday, May 15 – Noon: Indianapolis 500 practice Friday, May 16 – Noon: Indianapolis 500 practice– 4:30 p.m.: NASCAR All-Star Race pit road qualifying practice – 5 p.m.: NASCAR All-Star Race practice – 6:15 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 qualification draw– 7 p.m.: NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying Saturday, May 17 – 11 a.m.: Indianapolis 500 qualifying-5:10 p.m.: All-Star heat races (Hendrick Motorsports announced the No. 5 team will skip Saturday's All-Star heat races) Sunday, May 18 – 1 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 practice (Top 12)– 2 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 (Last chance qualifiers)– 4:05 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 qualifying – 5:15 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 last chance qualifying– 6:25 p.m.: Indianapolis 500, Firestone Fast Six– 8 p.m.: NASCAR All-Star Race Monday, May 19 – 1 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 practice Tuesday, May 20 – Media Tour in New York City Friday, May 23 (Carb Day) – 11 a.m.: Indianapolis 500 practice– 2:30 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 pit stop challenge Saturday, May 24 – 10:30 a.m.: Indianapolis 500 public drivers meeting– 1:30 p.m.: Coca-Cola 600 practice – 2:40 p.m.: Coca-Cola 600 qualifying Sunday, May 25 – 12:45 p.m.: Indianapolis 500– 6 p.m.: Coca-Cola 600 No matter what happens on Sunday, Kyle Larson deserves a very long, relaxing nap after this weekend.
NBC Sports
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Highlights: Odd moments in NASCAR
Relive some of NASCAR's interesting moments, starting with Michael Waltrip dropping the caution flag at the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race.
TimesLIVE
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Kyle Larson gears up for gruelling Indy-Charlotte Double
The respect those in the IndyCar industry have for Larson is indicative of his renown as a versatile driver. Whether it be a Cup Series car on Sunday, a Chevrolet Silverado in a NASCAR Truck Series race or a sprint car, Larson's versatility has put his name into the conversation as one of the world's best all-around race drivers. This year, the preparations are as time-consuming as they were in 2024. A full week of practice at Indianapolis was followed by Indy 500 qualifying on the same weekend as the NASCAR All-Star Race. While Larson qualified at Indianapolis, defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier turned laps in Larson's No 5 at North Wilkesboro. After appearing in the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday, Larson's focus turns back to Indy, where he has two more practice sessions to dial in his No 17 Chevrolet for the Indianapolis 500. Larson admitted reacclimatising to an IndyCar is a difficult task after a year away from the cockpit. But his practice results - 24th on May 13, 13th on May 14 and 17th on May 15 - indicate a driver who is getting back into the IndyCar saddle with confidence and poise. 2024 saw Larson finish the Indianapolis 500 in 18th after a pit road speeding penalty. With a year of Indy 500 experience under his belt, however, don't be surprised if Larson finishes inside the top 15. His No 17 clearly has some speed, and as Kanaan said, Larson's adaptability makes him a threat to win no matter the vehicle he's in. However, even the world's best drivers aren't immune to mistakes. Larson crashed in the open test in April and in practice on May 15. Another crash in the Indy 500 itself would dash the hope of Larson completing all 1,770km. Even if the Indianapolis 500 doesn't go Larson's way, the Coca-Cola 600 should bear more fruit for the 32-year-old driver. Larson won the event in 2021, and along with being arguably the best driver in the Cup Series, he's won thrice in 2025, including the last Cup Series points race at Kansas. If Larson can make it to the end of the Coke 600, he'll likely be in the mix for the win.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Christopher Bell Gushes As He Bags Eye-Watering $1 Million NASCAR All-Star Prize
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell clinched the victory of the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and as a result, bagged the staggering $1 million prize. The driver of the No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE fended of Team Penske driver Joey Logano to celebrate on Victory Lane. While reacting to the achievement after the race, Bell could barely contain his excitement: "North Wilkesboro, how about that one? That right there was absolutely incredible. North Wilkesboro is the best short track on the schedule. Let's go. [The No. 20 pit crew is] the best. There's nothing else to say. Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina."This sport can be so humbling because behind the wheel you're just a small part of the success. These boys right here, Adam Stevens [crew chief] on the pit box, all the mechanics, all the engineers that put this thing together – they're the big picture. I'm just the guy that gets to stand up here and talk to you and take the pictures, but without them I'm nobody and I owe it all to these guys. The 30 year old driver added: "North Wilkesboro – the best short track in NASCAR. It is absolutely incredible. I had so much fun last year. I sucked in the race, but racing here last year was so much fun. As this place continues to age, it's just going to get better and better. "Man, that was an amazing race. There were so many guys up there racing for the lead. We saw two-wide, three-wide for the lead. It's just a pleasure to race here, and especially whenever you get to drive this Camry. These boys have done such a good job on this thing. I told them going into it, this was the best car we've had in a long time. Christopher's best #AllStarRace finish before tonight? 10th. He sure changed that stat. — NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 19, 2025 "Joey was fast. He gave us a lot of competition and [Ryan Blaney] was really good there and [Chase Elliott]. They had competitive cars. The strategy – we knew it would be all over the place and it fell our way. "[Joey Logano] is probably the best. Him and his spotter do such a good job of working together to play the air game. It works, it works really well. Whether you're at North Wilkesboro or you're at Kansas or Michigan. "He did a great job of trying to keep me behind him, and I knew that once I got that run off turn 4, it was like alright, I'm going to have to be a little more aggressive and kind of leaned on him and got him out of position. I knew once I got the lead, I had the tire advantage so I should be able to cruise, and it worked out that way." NASCAR All-Star Race results
