2024 Cup Team 17

Team Info

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 16: NASCAR driver Chris Buescher poses for a photo during the 2024 NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 16, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing
Chris Buescher
Roush Yates Performance Parts

PRIMARY SPONSORS
Fastenal
Fifth Third Bank
Kroger
Castrol Edge
BuildSubmarines.com
Esperion Therapeutics
Travel Centers of America

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
RFK Racing – Twitter
RFK Racing – Facebook
Chris Buescher – Twitter
Chris Buescher – Facebook

STATISTICS
Chris Buescher – Racing Reference

MORE INFO
2025 #17 Paint Schemes
2024 #17 Paint Schemes
2023 #17 Paint Schemes
2022 #17 Paint Schemes
2021 #17 Paint Schemes
2020 #17 Paint Schemes
2019 #17 Paint Schemes
Paint Scheme Gallery

2025 Sponsor Schedule (updated as announced)
NASCAR Clash:
1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Atlanta: Fastenal
3) COTA: Fastenal
4) Phoenix:
5) Las Vegas:
6) Homestead-Miami:
7) Martinsville:
8) Darlington:
9) Bristol:
10) Talladega: Travel Centers of America
11) Texas:
12) Kansas:
All-Star:
13) Charlotte: Fastenal
14) Nashville:
15) Michigan:
16) Mexico City: Fastenal
17) Pocono:
18) Atlanta:
19) Chicago: Fastenal
20) Sonoma:
21) Dover:
22) Indianapolis:
23) Iowa: Fastenal
24) Watkins Glen:
25) Richmond:
26) Daytona:
27) Darlington:
28) WWTR: Fastenal
29) Bristol: Fastenal
30) New Hampshire:
31) Kansas: Fastenal
32) Charlotte ROVAL:
33) Las Vegas:
34) Talladega:
35) Martinsville:
36) Phoenix: Fastenal

#17 Team News

BlueForge Alliance partners with RFK Racing; BuildSubmarines.com featured for 10 races

BlueForge Alliance partners with RFK Racing; BuildSubmarines.com featured for 10 races

May 28, 2023
RFK Racing has announced a partnership with BlueForge Alliance (BFA), the non-profit integrator for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program, aimed at promoting SIB careers and reinvigorating America’s manufacturing workforce through its BuildSubmarines

Queen City newborns, families selected as recipients of special Fifth Third Day gifts

Queen City newborns, families selected as recipients of special Fifth Third Day gifts

April 24, 2023
Fifth Third Bank will surprise the families of babies born in select local hospitals on May 3, 2023 with a gift of $1,053 to open a 529 college savings account. May 3 is a day celebrated by Fifth Third, as it is 5/3 on the calendar

RFK Racing announces April 17 week of service initiative

RFK Racing announces April 17 week of service initiative

March 31, 2023
RFK Racing has announced that it will lead in a week of service this spring where members of the RFK team will take part in daily community charitable efforts across the region. The RFK Week of Service will culminate in team members, drivers and owners joining together

Castrol renews sponsorship of Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher at RFK Racing

Castrol renews sponsorship of Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher at RFK Racing

January 19, 2023
RFK Racing has announced that Castrol®, a partner of the team since 2019, has again expanded its partnership with the championship organization as part of a multi-year renewal. The iconic brand will continue to serve as the team’s official oil partner, while expanding

RFK Racing partners with Titan Fitness to launch state of the art Human Performance Center

RFK Racing partners with Titan Fitness to launch state of the art Human Performance Center

December 18, 2022
RFK Racing has announced the opening of its new 6,500 square foot, state-of-the-art Human Performance Center on its Concord, North Carolina campus. The brand new facility is the home of the team’s workout space, a nutrition center, a physical therapy hub, and staff

Congratulations to the Bueschers

Congratulations to the Bueschers

December 7, 2022
Congratulations to Chris and Emma Buescher on the birth of their daughter, Charley.  She is the couple's first child.   https://twitter.com/Chris_Buescher/status/1600183259559624706

RFK Racing scores record year with 2022 MarCom Awards

RFK Racing scores record year with 2022 MarCom Awards

December 5, 2022
As NASCAR celebrates its annual awards week, RFK Racing has announced the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP) has once again recognized the team for its excellence in the field of marketing and communication, honoring the team’s creativity

Rick Ware Racing forms technical alliance with RFK Racing for 2023 season

Rick Ware Racing forms technical alliance with RFK Racing for 2023 season

November 29, 2022
Rick Ware Racing expects to strengthen its position within the NASCAR Cup Series by forming a technical alliance with Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing for the 2023 season and beyond

Chris Buescher, RFK Racing Honoring Matt Kenseth with Throwback Scheme at Martinsville

Chris Buescher, RFK Racing Honoring Matt Kenseth with Throwback Scheme at Martinsville

October 25, 2022
RFK Racing and Fifth Third Bank will honor Matt Kenseth and his upcoming induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with a special paint scheme on Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Kenseth, who scored Jack Roush

Chris Buescher Debuting 2023 Fastenal Paint Scheme at Homestead

Chris Buescher Debuting 2023 Fastenal Paint Scheme at Homestead

October 20, 2022
Fastenal – RFK’s anchor partner for more than a decade – has announced and unveiled its 2023 scheme for the No. 17 Ford Mustang driven by Chris Buescher, which will run on track this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Another Manufacturer Ready to Join NASCAR? UPDATE

Another Manufacturer Ready to Join NASCAR? UPDATE

October 11, 2022
UPDATE: Dodge’s talks with NASCAR about re-entering the racing series as a manufacturer have stalled, according to sources, as NASCAR’s search for an elusive fourth OEM to join the sport continues. Dodge was one of the companies that was pitched and it had been seriously

Chris Buescher triumphs at Bristol as Playoff field is trimmed to 12

Chris Buescher triumphs at Bristol as Playoff field is trimmed to 12

September 17, 2022
With Chase Elliott pursuing him relentlessly for the final 50 laps, Chris Buescher held on to win Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motors Speedway, becoming the 19th different NASCAR Cup Series winner this season

RFK Racing to Feature LeBron James Family Foundation on Chris Buescher’s #17 at Michigan

RFK Racing to Feature LeBron James Family Foundation on Chris Buescher’s #17 at Michigan

July 28, 2022
Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing will highlight the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its work to uplift communities and create generational change with a special paint scheme featured on Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford Mustang at the August 7th NASCAR Cup

Chris Buescher Puts Together Another Strong Run on a Road Course

Chris Buescher Puts Together Another Strong Run on a Road Course

July 3, 2022
By Dustin Albino

Nashville Penalties; Scott Graves Suspended 4 Races for Wheel Falling Off

Nashville Penalties; Scott Graves Suspended 4 Races for Wheel Falling Off

June 28, 2022
6/26/2022

Chris Buescher Tests Positive for COVID-19; Zane Smith Driving No. 17 at Gateway

Chris Buescher Tests Positive for COVID-19; Zane Smith Driving No. 17 at Gateway

June 2, 2022
RFK Racing has announced that No. 17 driver Chris Buescher has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at World Wide Technology Raceway (formerly Gateway Raceway). NASCAR Truck Series front runner Zane Smith will fill in for

Chris Buescher Unhurt After Flipping at Charlotte

Chris Buescher Unhurt After Flipping at Charlotte

May 29, 2022
Chris Buescher walked away from an accident with 54 laps remaining in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

RFK Marketing Team Posts Strong Showing in 2022 Hermes Awards

RFK Marketing Team Posts Strong Showing in 2022 Hermes Awards

May 25, 2022
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing has once again been recognized for outstanding achievement in marketing by the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards for the 2022 International awards competition. Hermes are awarded annually to organizations ‘whose talent exceeds a high

Dover Motor Speedway Notebook

Dover Motor Speedway Notebook

April 30, 2022
Chris Buescher earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series pole position at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway Saturday and will lead the field to green in Sunday’s DuraMAX Drydene 400 (3 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

ITsavvy to Sponsor Chris Buescher at Phoenix Raceway, Atlanta Motor Speedway

ITsavvy to Sponsor Chris Buescher at Phoenix Raceway, Atlanta Motor Speedway

March 8, 2022
ITsavvy makes its 2022 debut with RFK this weekend as the primary on Buescher’s Ford Mustang in Phoenix. The brand initially joined the RFK family in 2021 as a primary on the No. 6 car. They will return as Buescher’s primary next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway

2024 sponsor schedule

Clash: Fastenal
1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Atlanta: BuildSubmarines.com
3) Las Vegas: Fastenal
4) Phoenix: BuildSubmarines.com
5) Bristol: BuildSubmarines.com
6) COTA: Fastenal
7) Richmond: Esperion Therapeutics
8) Martinsville: BuildSubmarines.com
9) Texas: Fifth Third Bank
10) Talladega: Fastenal
11) Dover: Fastenal
12) Kansas: Castrol Edge
13) Darlington: Fifth Third Bank
All-Star: Fastenal
14) Charlotte: Fastenal
15) WWTR: Travel Centers of America
16) Sonoma: BuildSubmarines.com
17) Iowa: Fastenal
18) New Hampshire: Fastenal
19) Nashville: BuildSubmarines.com
20) Chicago: Fastenal
21) Pocono: BuildSubmarines.com
22) Indianapolis: Castrol Edge
23) Richmond: Fastenal
24) Michigan: Fifth Third Bank
25) Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
26) Darlington: BuildSubmarines.com
27) Atlanta: Fastenal
28) Watkins Glen: BuildSubmarines.com
29) Bristol: Fastenal
30) Kansas: Fastenal
31) Talladega: Esperion Therapeutics
32) Charlotte: Fifth Third Bank
33) Las Vegas: Castrol Edge
34) Homestead: Fastenal
35) Martinsville: BuildSubmarines.com
36) Phoenix: Fastenal

2023 sponsor schedule

Clash: Fastenal
Daytona: Fastenal
Auto Club: Pala Casino
Las Vegas: Nexletol
Phoenix: Socios
Atlanta: Violet Defense
COTA: Fifth Third Bank
Richmond: Castrol Edge
Bristol: Fastenal
Martinsville: Nexletol
Talladega: Fastenal
Dover: Fastenal
Kansas: Fastenal / Body Guard
Darlington: Fifth Third Bank
All-Star: Fastenal
Charlotte: Fastenal
Gateway: Fastenal
Sonoma: Fifth Third Bank
Nashville: Fastenal
Chicago: Fastenal
Atlanta: Fastenal
New Hampshire: Fastenal
Pocono: Wyndham Rewards
Richmond: Fastenal
Michigan: Castrol Edge
Indianapolis: Castrol Edge
Watkins Glen: Fastenal
Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
Darlington: BlueForge Alliance / BuildSubmarines.com
Kansas: Fastenal
Bristol: BlueForge Alliance / BuildSubmarines.com
Texas: Fastenal
Talladega: BlueForge Alliance / BuildSubmarines.com
Charlotte: Fifth Third Bank
Las Vegas: TravelCenters of America
Homestead: Fastenal
Martinsville: Esperion Therapeutics / Nexletol
Phoenix: Fastenal

2022 sponsor schedule

Clash: Fastenal
1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Auto Club: Fastenal
3) Las Vegas: Wyndham Rewards
4) Phoenix: IT saavy
5) Atlanta: IT saavy
6) COTA: Fifth Third Bank
7) Richmond: Violet Defense
8) Martinsville: Fastenal
9) Bristol: Fastenal
10) Talladega: Fastenal
11) Dover: Fastenal
12) Darlington: Socios.com
13) Kansas: Castrol GTX Full Synthetic
All-Star: Fastenal
14) Charlotte: Fifth Third Bank
15) Gateway: Acronis
16) Sonoma: Fifth Third Bank
17) Nashville: Fastenal
18) Road America: Fastenal
19) Atlanta: Fastenal
20) New Hampshire: Fastenal
21) Pocono: Wyndham Rewards
22) Indianapolis: Violet Defense
23) Michigan: LeBron James Family Foundation
24) Richmond: Fastenal
25) Watkins Glen: Fastenal
26) Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
27) Darlington: Fifth Third Bank
28) Kansas: Fastenal
29) Bristol: Fastenal
30) Texas: Fastenal
31) Talladega: Fastenal
32) Charlotte: Fastenal
33) Las Vegas: Castrol
34) Homestead: Fastenal
35) Martinsville: Fifth Third Bank
36) Phoenix: Fastenal

2021 sponsor schedule

The Clash: Fastenal
1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Daytona: Fastenal
3) Homestead: Fastenal
4) Las Vegas: Fastenal
5) Phoenix: Roush Performance
6) Atlanta: Fastenal
7) Bristol: Fastenal
8) Martinsville: Fastenal
9) Richmond: Fifth Third Bank
10) Talladega: Fastenal
11) Kansas: AutoTempest
12) Darlington: Fifth Third Bank
13) Dover: Fastenal
14) COTA: AutoTempest
15) Charlotte: Fifth Third Bank
16) Sonoma: Fastenal
All-Star Open: Fastenal
17) Nashville: Fifth Third Bank
18) Pocono (Jun 26): Acronis
19) Pocono (Jun 27): Acronis
20) Road America: Fastenal
21) Atlanta: Fastenal
22) New Hampshire: Fastenal
23) Watkins Glen: Socios
24) Indianapolis: Castrol
25) Michigan: Castrol
26) Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
27) Darlington: Roush Performance
28) Richmond: Fastenal
29) Bristol: Fastenal
30) Las Vegas: Violet Defense
31) Talladega: Violet Defense
32) Charlotte: Fastenal
33) Texas: Fastenal
34) Kansas: Fastenal
35) Martinsville: Fifth Third Bank
36) Phoenix: Fastenal

2020 sponsor schedule

1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Las Vegas: Fastenal
3) Auto Club: Fastenal
4) Phoenix: SunnyD
5) Darlington: Fastenal
6) Darlington: Fifth Third Bank
7) Charlotte: Fifth Third Bank
8) Charlotte: Fastenal
9) Bristol: SunnyD
10) Atlanta: Fastenal
11) Martinsville: Fastenal
12) Homestead: Fastenal
13) Talladega: Fastenal
14) Pocono: Fastenal
15) Pocono: Fastenal
16) Indianapolis: SunnyD
17) Kentucky: Fifth Third Bank
Charlotte (All-Star): Fastenal
18) Texas: Roush Performance Stage 3
19) Kansas: Fifth Third Bank
20) New Hampshire: Fastenal
21) Michigan: Fastenal
22) Michigan: Fastenal
23) Daytona: Fastenal
24) Dover: Sunny D
25) Dover: Fastenal
26) Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
27) Darlington: Fastenal
28) Richmond: Fastenal
29) Bristol: Fastenal
30) Las Vegas: SunnyD
31) Talladega: SunnyD
32) Charlotte: Fastenal
33) Kansas: Fastenal
34) Texas: Fastenal
35) Martinsville: Fifth Third Bank
36) Phoenix: Fastenal

2019 sponsor schedule

(Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.)
1) Daytona: Fastenal
2) Atlanta: Little Hug
3) Las Vegas: Fastenal
4) ISM Raceway: Sunny D
5) Auto Club: Fastenal
6) Martinsville: Fastenal
7) Texas: Fastenal
8) Bristol: Sunny D
9) Richmond: Fifth Third Bank
10) Talladega: Fifth Third Bank
11) Dover: Little Hug
12) Kansas: Sunny D
Charlotte (All-Star): Fastenal
13) Charlotte: Fastenal
14) Pocono: Fastenal
15) Michigan: NOS Energy
16) Sonoma: Roush Performance / Thanks DW
17) Chicagoland: Fastenal
18) Daytona: Fifth Third Bank
19) Kentucky: Fifth Third Bank
20) New Hampshire: Fastenal
21) Pocono: Roush Performance
22) Watkins Glen: Acronis
23) Michigan: Fastenal
24) Bristol: Fastenal
25) Darlington: Dog’s Most Wanted
26) Indianapolis: Fastenal
27) Las Vegas: Sunny D
28) Richmond: Fastenal
29) Charlotte: Sunny D
30) Dover: Fastenal
31) Talladega: Sunny D
32) Kansas: Fastenal
33) Martinsville: Fifth Third Bank
34) Texas: Fastenal
35) ISM Raceway: NOS Energy
36) Homestead-Miami: Fastenal