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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
RFK Racing Reveals Penalty Appeal Decision After Severe Buescher Punishment
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. RFK Racing has revealed that it will appeal the penalties levied against Chris Buescher and the No. 17 Ford team ahead of the race weekend in North Wilkesboro. The 32-year-old driver was docked 60 championship points and 5 playoff points for a front bumper violation in Kansas. On top of this, the No. 17 Ford team also lost 60 championship points, five playoff points, and were fined $75,000. Bueschers's crew chief Scott Graves was also handed a two-race suspension. The team has now confirmed that it will appeal the penalties. It revealed it in a statement: "After a thorough review of the penalties issued to the No. 17 Ford Mustang, RFK Racing has decided to appeal NASCAR's decision. Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Kleenex Ford, wiats backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Kleenex Ford, wiats backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas."We respect NASCAR's commitment to fair competition and appreciate the opportunity to engage in the appeals process." NASCAR confirmed that the time of the penalties, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "During inspection this week at the R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina, series officials discovered that the No. 17 Ford was in violation of Sections 14.1.C (overall assembled vehicle rules) and 14.5.4.G (front bumper cover) of the NASCAR Rule Book. The team went over the maximum reinforcement allowed for its front bumper covers. "As a result, the team and driver Chris Buescher were each assessed with the loss of 60 championship points and five playoff points, and the team was fined $75,000. Additionally, crew chief Scott Graves has been suspended for the next two races through Charlotte." Buescher stated to the media after receiving the penalty, ahead of the All-Star Race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway: "Yeah, it's already behind me right now. "You know, we're here at the race track, we've been prepping for this race for a really long time already. Nothing's changing on our weekend. For us, we'll deal with that during the work week, but it's race weekend now. "So yeah, with the speed we've had this year and what we've been able to do at a lot of different styles of race tracks, it's the same opportunity we felt like we had before Thursday. So yeah, I'm ready to go for this one." He added: "You've got to rough people up for a million dollars, I guarantee it, and that's the way it should be. "It's supposed to be good, hard racing here. We've had some great racing through the years here, well before we came back, and we're trying to be a part of more coming back to this historic raceway here."
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
RFK Racing Announces Chris Buescher All-Star Crew Chief After Suspension
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. RFK Racing has confirmed that Dough Randolph will serve as Chris Buescher's crew chief during the next two races, starting with the All-Star weekend in North Wilkesboro. This comes after NASCAR penalized Buescher and his No. 17 Ford Mustang team after failing post-race R&D inspections following the race at Kansas Speedway. As a result of failing on the front bumper cover, the driver and team were both docked 60 points and 5 playoff points. On top of this, the team was fined $75,000 and crew chief Scott Graves was given a two-race suspension. NASCAR stated, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "During inspection this week at the R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina, series officials discovered that the No. 17 Ford was in violation of Sections 14.1.C (overall assembled vehicle rules) and 14.5.4.G (front bumper cover) of the NASCAR Rule Book. The team went over the maximum reinforcement allowed for its front bumper covers. "As a result, the team and driver Chris Buescher were each assessed with the loss of 60 championship points and five playoff points, and the team was fined $75,000. Additionally, crew chief Scott Graves has been suspended for the next two races through Charlotte." Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, greets fans prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, greets fans prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Racing, co-owned by NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski and Jack Roush, has now released a statement to confirm that it is reviewing the information before deciding whether to appeal the penalty. The team commented: "RFK Racing acknowledges the penalties assessed by NASCAR to the No. 17 Ford Mustang following this past weekend's race in Kansas. "We remain committed to full compliance with NASCAR's rules. At this time, we are carefully reviewing the details of the situation to determine if we will file an appeal within the timeframe allotted." The penalty sees Buescher move from 12th to 24th in the drivers' standings. NASCAR Cup Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Disqualifies Truck Runner-Up After Failed Kansas Inspection
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NASCAR confirmed that Layne Riggs, who finished second in the Craftsman Truck Series race in Kansas, was disqualified after a post-race infraction. The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford was found to have violated Section 14.4.9.A in the NASCAR Rule Book, which is associated with the bed cover of the trucks. The rule book states: "Bed cover material must be strong enough to prevent the cover from deflecting or sagging and must be sealed around the perimeter of all bed panels while the vehicle is in competition." Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's RV STOP Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's RV STOP Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, had fought with Carson Hocevar for the win. However, despite crossing the line in second, he has now been relegated to 31st. Reacting to what was the second-place finish at the time, the Front Row Motorsports driver explained: "How can you not be happy with second place, strong performance and winning speed? You can't not be happy about it when you have a last-lap scuffle for the win." The 22 year old also discussed his battle with Hocevar, stating: "He won the race, and you know, I think he was mad at me. I think he flipped me off all the way down the frontstretch coming to the checkered, but how can you be mad when you win the race, right? But it's all good. It's great to race with them Cup guys, and I think that just proves that I'm going to be there one day." Front Row Motorsports is yet to reveal if it will be appealing the disqualification. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas Speedway results
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Two Xfinity Teams Slammed With Major Penalties as NASCAR Drops the Hammer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NASCAR has confirmed two L1-level penalties for two NASCAR Xfinity teams: No. 87 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet and the No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet. This follows the pre-race inspection at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, where both cars violated regulations to their rear bumper covers. Sections 14.4.A and 14.4.11.C&D in the NASCAR Rule Book were specifically violated. With this, both teams have been fined $25,000 and deducted 20 driver and owner points, as well as 5 playoff points. Austin Green, driver of the Chevrolet, therefore drops to 48th position in the drivers' standings. Matt DiBenedetto, coming off a successful weekend at Talladega, stays in 24th place in the standings. Christian Eckes, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, Jeb Burton, driver of the #27 Golden Corral Chevrolet, Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot... Christian Eckes, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, Jeb Burton, driver of the #27 Golden Corral Chevrolet, Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot Chevrolet, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. MoreThe Rule Book states: "Unless otherwise specified, all body components must be used as supplied from the manufacturer without modifications." According to the violations confirmed by NASCAR, Sections 14.4.11.C&D specifically require teams to use the rear bumper cover Superspeedway extension, Five Star part #15001-45212, and also ensure that this extension must conform to NASCAR's specifications. The rear bumper cover extensions have a specific design to match the high speeds of superspeedway racing and how drafting creates unique aerodynamic demands for each car.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
RCR to appeal disqualification of No. 2 Chevrolet at Rockingham
RCR to appeal disqualification of No. 2 Chevrolet at Rockingham Richard Childress Racing indicated Monday that the organization will appeal the disqualification of its No. 2 Chevrolet from last weekend's NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Rockingham Speedway. Jesse Love had driven the No. 2 Chevy to an apparent victory in Saturday's North Carolina Education Lottery 250, but his car failed a post-race technical inspection. That ruling handed the win to JR Motorsports' Sammy Smith, who was second at the time of the checkered flag. Advertisement RELATED: Rockingham race results | Smith seals Dash 4 Cash bonus Officials cited Rule 14.14.2.I-5.H in the NASCAR Rule Book, which concerns truck trailing arm spacers/pinion angle shims as part of Section 14.14.2 (Rear Suspension). Officials stated: 'All mating surfaces between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle must be in complete contact with each other.' NASCAR competition officials said Monday morning that RCR's appeal notice had been received. No date has been determined for an appeal hearing. The race was the Xfinity Series' first at the 0.94-mile track since 2004.
