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In his final race with Richard Childress Racing's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program, Love finished a strong fourth but still came up 14 points short of winning back-to-back championship.

Brandon Jones wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Homestead, Justin Allgaier clinches championship

Rookie mistake costs Corey Day shot at NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship

Chase Briscoe wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Homestead

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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / November 7

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Starting Lineup, Qualifying Results for Homestead-Miami Championship Race

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the final race of the 2026 season, with the championship on the line. Saturday’s 200-lap event will determine this year’s title winner, with Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, Corey Day, Carson Kvapil, and Sheldon Creed entering the finale as the five championship contenders.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Richard Childress Star Publicly Shuts Down Internal Friction After Martinsville Bust

Jesse Love left Martinsville with a championship deficit, a 30th-place finish and a list of mechanical problems that would have tested any race team. Yet when he was asked whether the No.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 30

Carson Kvapil Leads JR Motorsports Sweep of Top-3 in O'Reilly Quals

Jesse Love comes into Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway with a 19-point lead in the Chase for the championship.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 24

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase still tightly knit at the top after Talladega race

Talladega's postseason race often throws a wrench into the top of the NASCAR standings, no matter the series.

Chase Briscoe wins pole for YellaWood 500 at Talladega

NASCAR YellaWood 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 24

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Starting Lineup, Qualifying Results for Talladega Superspeedway

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series completed qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 24, ahead of the Progress Group 250 race. With no practice session scheduled for the weekend, teams went straight into qualifying at the 2.66-mile superspeedway.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 17

Jesse Love wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix

The defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion looked the part during qualifying at Phoenix on Saturday.

Corey Day has matured into one of NASCAR's best prospects in rookie year

Brent Crews fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Phoenix

Chase Briscoe firing on all cylinders in twilight of 2026 NASCAR season

Kaden Honeycutt rebounded from Charlotte mistake in best way possible

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 16

'Not Going to Take Our Foot Off Their Neck'—HMS Protégé Flips Pressure Onto Title Contenders With Ruthless Stance

Corey Day may have won back-to-back races at Las Vegas and Charlotte, but he is in no mood to ease the pressure on his rivals as The Chase heats up. The Hendrick Motorsports driver, who will make his Cup debut in 2027, is now just seven points behind leader Sheldon Creed with four races remaining in the ongoing O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Corey Day holds off Jesse Love to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Charlotte

For the second straight week, Corey Day's clutch gene showed when the lights were brightest.

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 over Christopher Bell in thrilling photo finish

Biggest heartbreak of the year for Christopher Bell comes at Charlotte

Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Bank of America 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe takes Charlotte in thrilling photo finish over Christopher Bell

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

Jesse Love scores first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win of 2026 at Gateway

Defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love earned his first win of the 2026 season Saturday at Gateway, going back to victory lane for the first time in 25 races.

Corey Day says William Sawalich 'made himself look stupid' with run-in

NASCAR pit crew narrowly escapes horrific incident after pit road crash

Joey Logano lays down blazing qualifying lap to take Cup pole at Gateway

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway

NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 28

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase field set after Daytona

Here's what the points standings look like ahead of the nine-race postseason, which begins at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 5.

Ryan Sieg earns first NASCAR win in O'Reilly Series race at Daytona

Rajah Caruth wins first career NASCAR O'Reilly pole at Daytona

As usual, weather iffy as NASCAR heads to Daytona

Trio of Joe Gibbs Racing teammates fighting for last NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase spot

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 24

Why Richard Childress Racing is making a mistake by promoting Austin Hill

Austin Hill was put in a near-impossible situation after the death of Kyle Busch in May, stepping into the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Series entry that was piloted by Busch.

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, NASCAR Chase field almost set after Loudon

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways: Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road setback for New Hampshire win

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 8

Jesse Love fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Iowa

Love's quest for his first win of the 2026 season got off to a good start Saturday morning at Iowa Speedway.

Haas Factory Team committed to NASCAR Cup Series, has no plans to sell charter

Christopher Bell sounds off on NASCAR's new stage caution procedure

Three NASCAR Cup drivers comfortably inside Chase field who can make a surprise championship run

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 4

Jesse Love fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Chicagoland

Love is still searching for his first win of 2026, and he took a step toward it on Saturday afternoon.

Denny Hamlin: Return of Chase puts NASCAR's title fight back in drivers' hands

Hendrick teammates Kyle Larson, William Byron pitted against each other in NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

Brad Keselowski explains how Toyota's current NASCAR dominance took shape

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 18

RCR's inability to retain top talent exacerbated with Love's exit

Richard Childress Racing's inability to retain top talent exacerbated with Jesse Love's departure

Love is the latest talented driver to depart the organization.

Jesse Love appears to be long-term investment for Team Penske

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s daughter 'kinda' wants to drive a race car

Christopher Bell was 'too optimistic' about injury ahead of huge challenge

Shane van Gisbergen has eye-opening take ahead of historic race

Three big questions ahead of NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17

Jesse Love had no qualms about signing with Wood Brothers, Team Penske

Jesse Love has, like many of his peers, dreamed about racing in the NASCAR Cup Series since he was a kid.

Jesse Love appears to be long-term investment for Team Penske

NASCAR insider drops not-so-subtle hint about Josh Berry's Wood Brothers replacement

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Pocono

Three big questions ahead of NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17

Jesse Love appears to be long-term investment for Team Penske

Love, the defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, was announced as the new driver of the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford for 2027 in light of the impending departure of Josh Berry.

NASCAR insider drops not-so-subtle hint about Josh Berry's Wood Brothers replacement

Three big questions ahead of NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado

Seeding set for NASCAR's second In-Season Challenge

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13

Jesse Love paces NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Pocono

Love's quest for his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win of 2026 got off to a good start Saturday at Pocono Raceway.

NASCAR makes right call, moves Cup race at Pocono up two hours

Gio Ruggiero dominates ARCA Menards Series race at Pocono

Christopher Bell's Pocono status is confirmed in wake of fractured wrist

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 11

Three candidates for No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford after news of Josh Berry's departure

Josh Berry's impending departure from the Wood Brothers No. 21 Ford at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season means a coveted ride will be open going into 2027.

Josh Berry on Wood Brothers departure: 'The sun came up today'

Josh Berry's 100th Cup Series start comes at important time in career

Wood Brothers' No. 21 has been a curse in recent years

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 30

Jesse Love on pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Nashville after qualifying got rained out

Defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love will lead the field to green in Saturday's Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway.

Corey Heim finally getting deserved full-time NASCAR Cup Series ride with 23XI Racing

Layne Riggs completes improbable comeback to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Nashville

Layne Riggs had to run race of his life to earn first Nashville guitar

What the NASCAR Truck Series Chase bubble looks like after Nashville

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 25

Richard Childress Racing shut out at Talladega, leaving Jesse Love 'puzzled'

Richard Childress Racing surprisingly shut out at Talladega, leaving Jesse Love 'puzzled'

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field finally defeated Richard Childress Racing in a drafting race straight up.

Corey Day earns first career NASCAR O'Reilly Series win at Talladega

Sam Mayer snatches Talladega defeat from the jaws of victory

Cleetus McFarland explains why he chose Nashville to be his next NASCAR O'Reilly Series race

NASCAR turns over leadership at track where France family ruled with iron fist

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 24

Jesse Love wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Talladega

Jesse Love will lead the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field to the green flag in Saturday's Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR making major leadership change, breaking 78-year tradition

NASCAR could toy with EV-centric series, hydrogen combustion engines in near future

Kurt Busch responds to Stephen A. Smith’s dismissive take on NASCAR drivers

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 7

Jesse Love's Phoenix frustration shows winning still matters in NASCAR

Winning in NASCAR might be arguably more important than ever, thanks to the nature of NASCAR's new points system, and rest assured, losing still hurts as much as it always has.

Justin Allgaier holds off Jesse Love to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix

Daniel Suarez paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix

F1 drivers' complaints about new cars eerily reminiscent of NASCAR's COT era

Kyle Busch speaks out on Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR approval

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1, 2025

Jesse Love wins NASCAR Xfinity Series season finale, 2025 championship at Phoenix

Jesse Love raced his way into the history books on Saturday.

Corey Heim's legendary NASCAR Truck Series season will be remembered

How the final four drivers advanced to Cup Series championship race

Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

NASCAR committed to charter system despite lengthy antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2025

NASCAR Xfinity Series field shouldn't let Love fly under the radar

NASCAR Xfinity Series field shouldn't let Jesse Love fly under the radar

Love has seemingly been flying under the radars of his NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff peers in recent weeks, but that's not something that his competitors can allow to happen.

Can consistent Sam Mayer rise to a championship-sized challenge?

Time for Brandon Jones to capitalize on a championship opportunity

Sheldon Creed looking to break through in more ways than one

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2025