Chris Buescher

Chris Buescher
Buescher at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2026
BornChristopher William Buescher
(1992-10-29) October 29, 1992
Prosper, Texas, U.S.
Achievements2012 ARCA Racing Series Champion
2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
2022 Bluegreen Vacations Duel Winner
Awards2011 ARCA Racing Series Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Cup Series career
365 races run over 11 years
Car no., teamNo. 17 (RFK Racing)
2025 position17th
Best finish7th (2023)
First race2015 Auto Club 400 (California)
Last race2026 Pennzoil 400 (Las Vegas)
First win2016 Pennsylvania 400 (Pocono)
Last win2024 Go Bowling at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Wins Top tens Poles
6 86 1
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career
74 races run over 4 years
2015 position1st
Best finish1st (2015)
First race2011 Bubba Burger 250 (Richmond)
Last race2015 Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead)
First win2014 Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 (Mid-Ohio)
Last win2015 Buckle Up 200 (Dover)
Wins Top tens Poles
3 36 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
1 race run over 1 year
2025 position101st
Best finish101st (2025)
First race2025 Mission 176 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
ARCA Menards Series career
57 races run over 5 years
Best finish1st (2012)
First race2009 Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 (Salem)
Last race2013 Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic (Salem)
First win2010 Menards 200 Presented by Federated Car Care (Toledo)
Last win2013 SCOTT 160 (Road America)
Wins Top tens Poles
10 43 5
Statistics up to date as of November 6, 2025.

Christopher William Buescher (born October 29, 1992) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 17 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing. He is the 2012 ARCA Racing Series and 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion and the cousin of 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher.