[autotag]RFK Racing[/autotag] didn’t have the weekend it expected at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after a breakout 2023 NASCAR season. Brad Keselowski struggled to show speed, eventually finishing in 13th place after slowly improving. Meanwhile, [autotag]Chris Buescher[/autotag] finished dead last in 37th place after a crash. Unfortunately for RFK Racing, Buescher’s crash will likely have more consequences.
Due to the wheel falling off the No. 17 car at Las Vegas, RFK Racing is expected to receive a penalty. NASCAR adjusted the rules to a wheel falling off the vehicle, which previously resulted in a four-race suspension for the crew chief. Instead, NASCAR will likely penalize two crew members of their choosing from the No. 17 team for the next two weeks.
Chris Buescher is done for the day in Vegas. His wheel fell off, which is counterproductive. https://t.co/aoW1P0pxwF pic.twitter.com/x2KcXpLjNC
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 3, 2024
The good thing for RFK Racing is that Buescher won’t lose money or points due to the penalty. The concern surrounds the loss of two pit crew members, which must be replaced at Phoenix Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway. RFK Racing and the No. 17 team hope for better luck at Phoenix as the organization looks to rebound after a rough weekend.
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