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Nick DeGroot

Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

Making his third and final planned Cup appearance of the season in a Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang after taking in the Circuit of the Americas rounds and the Chicago road course, Button started 31st in the 39-car field and endured an eventful race to finish a lap down on winner Michael McDowell.

The Briton admitted to making mistakes after having to serve a pitlane speeding penalty and another for overshooting the first corner while chasing Kevin Harvick. He also lost time being turned around by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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