Chris Buescher breaks down the messiness that comes with racing against your team owner
It's possible that no sport in the world carries with it org charts as complicated as the NASCAR Cup Series. While the lines between coach, captain, and teammate are abundantly clear in the NFL and NBA, in NASCAR you can race against your boss, who is sometimes your teammate, but also sometimes not your teammate. Bubba Wallace drives for 23XI Racing, owned in part by Denny Hamlin, who in turn ...…
Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece, both teammates at RFK Racing with Brad Keselowski, have spoken about the challenges of racing against their team owner. Buescher explained that it can be a tricky situation, as he knows Keselowski will support him on the track most of the time. However, when they are facing off directly, it becomes more difficult. Buescher emphasized that his boss, Brad, has invested ownership in all three of their race cars, ensuring that they are all invested in each other's success.
Ryan Preece agreed, adding that while they are teammates on the track, there are times when they simply have to race to win. He mentioned that there are situations where they won't hurt each other intentionally, such as when taking an opponent wide. However, Preece also acknowledged that there are moments when pushing a teammate can be beneficial, especially if it helps clear the field.
With two races remaining in the regular season and both drivers vying for a playoff spot, RFK Racing drivers will need to give it their all, despite the complex dynamics between them and their team owner.
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