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NASCAR Punishes Buescher: $75K Fine, 60 Points Lost

5/17/2025

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NASCAR hit Chris Buescher and his RFK Racing team hard after a front bumper cover violation in Kansas. Buescher plummeted from 12th to 24th in the standings, losing 60 championship points and five playoff points. The team faced a hefty $75,000 fine, and crew chief Scott Graves is sidelined for two races.

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NASCAR hit Chris Buescher and his RFK Racing team hard after a front bumper cover violation in Kansas. Buescher plummeted from 12th to 24th in the standings, losing 60 championship points and five playoff points. The team faced a hefty $75,000 fine, and crew chief Scott Graves is sidelined for two races.