Chris Buescher signed a multiyear contract to remain with RFK Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, the team announced Tuesday.
Originally from Prosper, Texas, Buescher has been a member of RFK since 2009 as a development driver and ultimately won the 2015 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship for the organization. He also made his Cup Series debut that season for Front Row Motorsports on a lease and embarked on a full-time campaign with the organization in 2016, winning as a rookie at Pocono Raceway. Beginning in 2017, Buescher spent the next three years at JTG-Daugherty Racing before returning to an RFK house car and the No. 17 Ford for 2020 and beyond.
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“RFK Racing has been home for most of my racing career, and that’s something I don’t take for granted,” Buescher said in a team release. “I’ve grown up with this organization, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together over the last several years. The direction we’re heading, the people we have in place and the commitment throughout the company make me excited about the future. I’m grateful to Mr. Jack (Roush), Brad (Keselowski), Fenway Sports Group and everyone at RFK Racing for their belief in me. I’m looking forward to continuing to chase wins and championships together.”
Buescher finished 21st and 19th in the Cup Series standings over his first two full seasons back in-house. Ahead of 2022, Brad Keselowski bought into the organization, a moment when the Jack Roush-founded team began returning to prominence at NASCAR’s highest level. Buescher won the Bristol Night Race that fall, RFK’s first Cup Series victory in five years.
“Chris is everything you want in a race car driver and teammate,” co-owner Keselowski, who also drives the team’s No. 6 Ford, said. “His talent behind the wheel speaks for itself, but what really separates him is his professionalism, preparation and commitment to making everyone around him better. He’s been instrumental in the progress we’ve made as an organization, and we’re excited to continue building toward our goals together.”
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The now 33-year-old turned in his best season to date in 2023, winning three times over the span of five races that summer and qualifying for the playoffs for the second time. Buescher qualified for the Round of 8 and missed the Championship 4 by 58 points, finishing seventh in the series ranks — the highest finish of his career.
In 2024, Buescher missed the playoffs following a winless regular season, but beat Shane van Gisbergen that fall at Watkins Glen International in one of the most memorable finishes in recent Cup Series history. He again missed the playoffs in 2025, but not for a lack of consistency — averaging a finish of 14.3 both seasons.
“Chris has been part of this organization for most of his professional career, and there is a tremendous amount of pride in seeing what he has become,” Roush said. “He is an exceptional driver, but just as importantly, he is the kind of person who makes our organization stronger. His work ethic, intelligence and commitment to our success have earned the respect of everyone at RFK Racing, and we’re proud that his story with us will continue.”
Through 16 races this season, Buescher has eight top 10s and sits seventh in Cup Series points. He’s 110 points above the cutline.