Two car chiefs ejected after NASCAR Cup inspection failures in Michigan
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During inspection for the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan, two teams faced multiple failures. Of the 37 entries, 26 passed on their first attempt while nine cleared on the second, leaving two that required three attempts. The No. 17 RFK Racing Ford, driven by Chris Buescher, was among those that were penalized. As a result, the car chiefs for the affected teams have been ejected from the event. The ongoing situation unfolds as teams work to ensure compliance before the race.
- •Two teams had multiple inspection failures at Michigan.
- •26 of 37 entries passed inspection on the first attempt.
- •The No. 17 RFK Racing Ford required three attempts.
- •Car chiefs of the affected teams were ejected.
- •Teams must rectify compliance issues before the race.
- 9:13 PMMotorsport.com — Two car chiefs ejected after multiple NASCAR Cup inspection failures at Michigan
"Two NASCAR Cup Series teams had a little trouble getting through inspection on Saturday, and so, the standard penalties have been applied. 26 of the 37 entries passed on their first attempt, while nine passed on their second attempt, but there were two that needed to go through the inspection process three times. The No. 17 RFK Racing Ford of Chris Buescher, which entered this race eighth in ...Keep reading
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