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Chris Buescher Tries to Keep Focus Forward After Thrilling Watkins Glen Win
Watkins Glen, NY – Chris Buescher celebrated his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Watkins Glen International, but the RFK Racing driver couldn’t shake off thoughts of what could have been.
_Buescher’s Bittersweet Victory_
Buescher’s win, his second of the season, came too late to salvage his playoff hopes. He trails 16th-place driver Tyler Reddick by 61 points.
_Post-Race Reflections_
“Honestly, it’s tough not to think about it,” Buescher admitted. “We wanted to be in the playoffs, and we’re not. But we can’t change the past. We’ve got to focus on these last [races] and make the most of it.”
_Season Recap_
Buescher’s 2024 season has been marked by:
– 2 wins (Watkins Glen, Daytona)
– 5 top-5 finishes
– 10 top-10 finishes
_Missed Opportunities_
Despite the solid statistics, Buescher rues missed chances:
“We had some tough breaks, some mistakes. You can’t have those and expect to make the playoffs.”
_Looking Ahead_
Buescher shifts focus to the remaining races:
“We’ve got to keep pushing, try to win more. See if we can get some momentum going into next year.”
_RFK Racing’s Resurgence_
Buescher’s win underscores RFK Racing’s progress:
“Everyone’s working hard. We’re getting better. That’s all we can ask for.”
_Fan Reaction_
“Chris deserves better!” – @NASCAR_Fan123
“Buescher’s win shows what could’ve been” – @RacingEnthusiast88
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