DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.
Buescher had lost out by 0.001 of a second at Kansas to Kyle Larson a week ago in what was the closest ending in NASCAR history. This time, Buescher lost his chance at the Goodyear 400 when Tyler Reddick tried to pass for the lead.
Reddick’s car slid up into Buescher, knocking him against the wall and ruining both their chances for a Darlington victory.
Buescher angrily confronted Reddick when both were out of their cars. Buescher shoved him and shouted that he should not have tried that move.
“I tried to back out,” Reddick said. “The last thing I wanted to do was wreck your car. I’m sorry.”
Buescher pointed to the NASCAR playoff decal on his car for those, like Reddick, who’ve qualified for the postseason. “That doesn’t work for me,” Buescher said. “We don’t have that sticker on my door right now. I need you to be better. We’ve raced each other for so long just fine.”