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Chris Buescher and RFK Racing made an unlikely strategy work to their advantage for a podium finish at Sonoma Raceway. Buescher finished third in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 after winning the second s…
Chris Buescher and RFK Racing employed a shrewd strategy that led to a podium finish at Sonoma Raceway, where Buescher claimed third place in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 by winning the second stage and executing a single pit stop during the final stage. Despite starting deep in the field, the No. 17 Ford Mustang Dark Horse navigated back to the lead following a pivotal stop on lap 68 while other competitors sacrificed track position to pit later on. Although Buescher was unable to withstand Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson’s advances and lost the lead with nine laps remaining, fortune favored RFK Racing on the final lap when Truex ran out of fuel, allowing Buescher to secure a top-three finish alongside Larson and Michael McDowell. Reflecting on the race, Buescher credited his team’s solid performance, acknowledging the significance of their strategic decisions and the progress made from a challenging starting position. Despite falling short of victory, Buescher expressed pride in the team’s collective effort and highlighted the encouraging aspects of the race, including his first top-10 finish in over a month and a notable increase in laps led at Sonoma Raceway over the course of his career.
