Chris Buescher experienced a chaotic weekend at the Daytona 500 due to the early arrival of his son. Like athletes around the world, NASCAR Cup drivers often sacrifice time with their families in their pursuit of greatness. Buescher, a driver for RFK Racing, found himself in a similar situation when he missed the birth of his son due to the demanding schedule of the Dayton Speedweeks.
The doctors had predicted that the delivery would occur during the Las Vegas Cup race weekend, which was the third race of the season. However, Buescher’s wife was unexpectedly hospitalized for the delivery on Tuesday while he was racing in the Dules. Immediately after the event ended, he hurried back to be with his wife during this significant moment.
Unfortunately, Buescher was unable to arrive in time, and his son had already been born. Thankfully, both the mother and newborn were in good health, and there were no complications to worry about. Buescher had to miss the Friday practice but managed to return in time for the race. He finished in 18th place in the 500.
Reflecting on the situation, Buescher acknowledged that if the delivery had coincided with the Las Vegas race, it would have been even more challenging for him to be there. Transportation would have been a nightmare in such circumstances. He considers the experience to be somewhat positive.
With the arrival of his son, Buescher now has even more motivation to give his all and strive for the Cup series title in the 2024 season. Many already see him as a strong contender or a dark horse for the championship.