In the buildup to the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, Chris Buescher was running a new livery. To be precise, he partnered with the LeBron James Family Foundation to promote their cause.

Needless to say, the NBA star was thrilled and excited to see the car on track at the Michigan International Speedway.

James’ foundation came to be emblazoned on Buescher’s car, largely thanks to the team itself. Last year, the 4 time NBA champion and his business partner Maverick Carter became official partners of the Fenway Sports Group (FSG).

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FSG is also known as the parent company of the Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team. So it made sense for the team to promote the basketball player’s charity foundation.

How has Chris Buescher performed in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season?

This year, the #17 driver’s season has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At the Charlotte Motor Speedway, he endured a pretty violent crash that saw his car flip several times.

Despite that, he was largely alright, until he tested positive for COVID-19. In light of that, the RFK Racing team roped in Zane Smith while Buescher was in quarantine.

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Fortunately, he was soon back in action, racing as he had never left. Another point in his favor is that he has been performing better than his teammate Brad Keselowski.

Of course, it will be a huge ask for him to sneak into the Playoffs suddenly. So the driver will have to settle for finishing as high as he can in the championship standings.

So far this season, many of the Ford teams have struggled. However, notable exceptions being Joey Logano and Chase Briscoe for Team Penske and Stewart-Haas, respectively. A case can be made for Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric, and even Ryan Blaney.

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However, the likes of Kevin Harvick, Aric Almirola, Cole Custer and the RFK drivers have struggled with the Next Gen cars.