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The Ford squad files an appeal just days before the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race on the calendar.
RFK Racing has decided to appeal the penalty it received for breaking NASCAR Cup Series’ technical rules at Kansas Speedway earlier this month. The team’s driver, Chris Buescher, was docked 60 championship playoff points and an additional five playoff points for exceeding the allowed front bumper reinforcement. Along with the points penalty, RFK Racing was fined $75,000 and crew chief Scott Graves was suspended for two events. Despite initially reviewing the situation, RFK Racing has now confirmed they will proceed with the appeal process, expressing respect for NASCAR’s commitment to fair competition. Buescher, who finished eighth at Kansas, has since fallen from 12th to 24th in the overall championship standings due to the points deduction. The team’s car was found in violation of technical rules during an inspection at NASCAR’s Research and Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, leading to the penalties being issued. NASCAR specified that the modifications on the bumper cover breached regulations concerning overall assembled vehicle rules and front bumper cover guidelines.