TC Daily Pit Stop: Chris Buescher, RFK Handed L1-Level Penalty Post-Kansas

TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, May 16th, 2025

Chris Buescher, RFK Racing Handed L1-Penalty Post-Kansas

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On Thursday, NASCAR announced in its weekly penalty report that Chris Buescher and RFK Racing were assessed an L1-level penalty following last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Kansas Speedway.

The No. 17 Kleenex Ford Mustang Dark Horse was found to be violating Section 14.5.4.G of the NASCAR Cup Series Rule Book, which pertains to the Front Bumper Cover.

According to the NASCAR Rule Book, “the front fascia may be strengthened on the inner surface with bonded non-metallic materials in the area contacting the bumper foam and up to two inches further in all directions.”

RFK Racing has been fined $75,000.

Chris Buescher, as a result of this penalty, will be docked 60 driver points and 5 Playoff Points, while RFK Racing will lose the same points allocation in the Owner’s Standings.

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