Chris Buescher extends contract with RFK Racing
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
RFK Racing announced a multi-year contract extension for driver Chris Buescher on June 16, 2026. Buescher, 33, joined the organization’s driver development program in 2009 and has since achieved nearly 400 starts in the Cup Series, securing six wins, five of which were with RFK. His extension ensures he will continue to pilot the No. 17 Ford for the foreseeable future, enhancing team stability. Details on the terms of the contract were not disclosed.
- •RFK Racing confirmed Buescher's contract extension on June 16, 2026.
- •Buescher has nearly 400 Cup starts and six career wins.
- •He has been with RFK Racing since 2009.
- •The No. 17 Ford will remain under Buescher's control in future competitions.
- •Contract details were not publicly shared.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Buescher extends deal with RFK Racing as NASCAR silly season domino falls
- 2:39 PMMotorsport.com — Chris Buescher signs multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing
- 2:32 PMRacer — Buescher signs contract extension with RFK
"RFK Racing has announced a multi-year contract extension for Chris Buescher, keeping him as the driver of the No. 17 Ford for the foreseeable future. Buescher, 33, became part of Roush's driver development program all the way back in 2009, and won the 2015 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship with the team. He now has nearly 400 starts in Cup with six wins (five with RFK), and has been ...Keep reading
"RFK Racing squashed any rumors about Chris Buescher, announcing a multi-year extension for the driver of the No. 17 Ford in NASCAR's Cup Series.
"RFK Racing has signed Chris Buescher to a multiyear contract extension, the organization announced Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:05 PMChris Buescher extends deal with RFK Racing as NASCAR silly season domino falls
RFK Racing squashed any rumors about Chris Buescher, announcing a multi-year extension for the driver of the No. 17 Ford in NASCAR's Cup Series.
- Motorsport.comJun 16, 2026, 2:39 PMChris Buescher signs multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing
RFK Racing has announced a multi-year contract extension for Chris Buescher, keeping him as the driver of the No. 17 Ford for the foreseeable future. Buescher, 33, became part of Roush's driver development program all the way back in 2009, and won the 2015 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship with the team. He now has nearly 400 starts in Cup with six wins (five with RFK), and has been ...Keep reading
- RacerJun 16, 2026, 2:32 PMBuescher signs contract extension with RFK
RFK Racing has signed Chris Buescher to a multiyear contract extension, the organization announced Tuesday.
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