Chris Buescher likely returns to No. 17 car for RFK Racing in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Chris Buescher is expected to continue driving the No. 17 car for RFK Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Buescher stands out as the leading RFK Racing competitor in the points standings during the current campaign. With Brad Keselowski's anticipated return to the No. 6 car, Buescher and Ryan Preece are competing for the second chartered seat, though Buescher's return seems the most probable outcome. If RFK must choose between the drivers, Preece needs to improve his performance to secure his position and make the Chase.
- •Buescher is currently a top-10 driver in the 2027 season.
- •Brad Keselowski is expected to remain in the No. 6 car.
- •Buescher and Preece are competing for one chartered seat.
- •Buescher's future appears secure despite the competition.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Buescher's status in No. 17 car receives big update for 2027
"Chris Buescher's status in the No. 17 car for RFK Racing during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season has received a big update.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- F1•Jun 16, 2026, 3:38 PMMcLaren Drags the FIA to the Court of Appeal: Monaco Fallout Escalates
WEC•Jun 16, 2026, 3:30 PMAston Martin evaluating first major upgrade for Valkyrie hypercar- NASCAR•Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PMWood Brothers Racing linked to rising NASCAR O'Reilly star for 2027
F1•Jun 16, 2026, 2:56 PMWhy Racing Bulls have ‘mixed feelings’ despite double points
NASCAR•Jun 16, 2026, 2:39 PMChris Buescher signs multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing- F1•Jun 16, 2026, 1:59 PM'Incredibly proud' to be hosting Tour of Britain
