0.001 of a second broke Chris Buescher’s heart at Kansas. That’s the closest ending in NASCAR history and a split second is all it took for Buescher to lose against Kyle Larson. If this wasn’t enough, the driver once again lost his chance at the Goodyear 400. When Tyler Reddick tried to pass for the lead, he accidentally knocked the RFK driver against the wall and ruined both their chances.

Now, Chris Buescher has typically avoided the glitz and glam that comes with the excitement of NASCAR. But with his #17 RFK Ford preparing to shine under the lights next weekend at North Wilkesboro, very few have been able to generate Buescher’s breakthrough buzz, especially after two consecutive weeks of falling out of certified podium contention. However, Brad Keselowski’s 110-race-resurgent Darlington vibes revealed some much-needed positives on behalf of his #17 driver as well. And it looks like the fans are in favor of RFK’s mysterious updates for the upcoming season.

Chris Buescher signed a “Multi-Year” extension deal with RFK?

The recent disclosure of Chris Buescher‘s contract extension with RFK Racing shrouded in secrecy for over a year marks a significant moment in NASCAR’s off-track dynamics. Has RFK been saving it for big days like Darlington? This strategic commitment by RFK Racing, opting for continuity with Buescher, reflects not only on the driver’s commendable track performance but also on the team’s broader ambitions in the racing landscape.

However, in the background of an unresolved contract situation expiring this year for Chris Buescher and the foreground of the #6 team’s debut victory since Keselowski got behind the wheel as owner/driver, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic posted an encouraging update for RFK fans. On X, he wrote, “Brad Keselowski confirms Chris Buescher signed a multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing last year. Buescher’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2024 season.”

The extension, covering multiple years, suggests a deep-seated belief in Buescher’s potential to enhance the team’s status in forthcoming championships. However, it is important to note that the terms of the contract are still undisclosed. On the other hand, Ford Performance’s 2025 silly season appears to be rushing its due timing. It seems to be based on Buescher’s contract extension with RFK, following the season-shaking news of Michael McDowell leaving fellow ‘Dark Horse’ participant Front Row Motorsports for a Chevrolet-backed team in Spire Motorsports starting in 2025.

Regardless, this unforeseen development will certainly be a blessing in disguise for the Blue Ovals, due to all the demoralizing rumors surrounding Stewart-Haas Racing and the charter sales of more than one Ford-backed entry. Coupled with all the ‘dirty air’ warranted by another foreign manufacturer’s investment in NASCAR, the news of Buescher’s continuation on a multi-year contract displays many positives for the NextGen Mustang platform.

The fans emphasize the collective sentiments perfectly now that the announcement from Bianchi is slowly generating steam on major social media platforms.

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First came the disbelief, as this fan joined in on the ensuing discussions on the NASCAR subreddit, stating, “Buescher signed a multi-year contract extension with RFK last year That’s some Pampers grade leak prevention. How the hell did that stay under wraps for so long considering it would have been a contract year for him otherwise?”

Teams are not necessitated to reveal their off-track dealings with utmost priority every single time, though “to be fair, it didn’t really leak, it just kind of imploded,” rightfully observed another fan laying out their observations on RFK’s tight-lipped approach on the assumed ‘leak’ on the part of fanatics still gathering all the information available on the #17 team’s future fortunes.

Nevertheless, many concurred with Brad Keselowski’s co-owned race team’s decisions, expressing, “Buescher is a hell of a driver and deserves his ride. Good for him and RFK.” Contrastingly, many fans were confused, questioning whether the contract truly ‘expired this year’. But as this comment duly speculated on the #17 driver’s current mind frame, progressing into an eventful month of May, “Dude is gonna be out for blood in the (Coca Cola) 600 after losing these last 2.”

Truly, Buescher’s misfortunes have shined brighter than his promise, with one-third of the 2024 season in the rearview. However, watching his teammate cruise to victory lane for Ford after back-to-back disappointments on intermediates for his own advances has visibly lit a fire for his toughness, as evidenced by the fiery confrontation with Tyler Reddick on pit lane at Darlington.

All eyes will be on North Wilkesboro next week for the All-Star Race, a perfect opportunity for Buescher to channel his frustrations into pure racing fire. With a clean slate and a hungry spirit, #17 will be eager to put all the disappointments behind him.