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NASCAR team hit with hefty $75,000 fine after bumper violation
RFK Racing received a $75,000 fine for a violation of NASCAR Cup Series regulations at the Kansas Speedway involving the #17 Ford Mustang driven by Chris Buescher. The car exceeded the allowed maximum reinforcement for front bumper covers during inspection at NASCAR’s R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina. This breach resulted in Buescher being penalized 60 championship points and five playoff points, while RFK Racing was fined $75,000. Additionally, Buescher’s crew chief, Scott Graves, received a two-race suspension, including the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. The team has brought in Doug Randolph as Graves’ replacement for the upcoming NASCAR All-Stars non-championship race. RFK Racing is considering appealing the decision and is currently reviewing the situation to make a final determination. Despite Buescher’s strong performance in the AdventHealth 400, finishing 8th, the penalties have caused him to drop to 24th in the standings and out of the provisional playoff positions.
