Corey Day, Jesse Love involved in early crash at NASCAR O'Reilly
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Corey Day and Jesse Love were both eliminated following a crash on Lap 1 of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. The incident occurred exiting Turn 1 when Day, running in 13th place, spun down the track. His car collided with Love's Chevrolet, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Day's No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet hit the inside wall, while Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet was also affected. The race's progression continues as other competitors remain on the track.
- •Day was running 13th when he lost control.
- •The crash occurred at Turn 1 on Lap 1.
- •Day's car was significantly damaged after hitting the wall.
- •Love's vehicle also sustained damage in the incident.
- •The race continues with other drivers still in competition.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Day and Jesse Love eliminated in clumsy Lap 1, Turn 1 NASCAR O'Reilly crash
- 9:59 PMMotorsport.com — Corey Day and Jesse Love eliminated in clumsy Lap 1, Turn 1 NASCAR O'Reilly crash
"Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race got off to a dramatic start. Exiting Turn 1, Corey Day was running 13th when he got sideways. He spun down the track, crossing paths with Jesse Love, who slammed into the side of him. Day's car continued to spin down into the inside wall, destroying his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet ...Keep reading
"Pocono Raceway saw Love and Day enter the race second and third in the championship standings, but the two drivers didn't even make it a full lap
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:59 PMCorey Day and Jesse Love eliminated in clumsy Lap 1, Turn 1 NASCAR O'Reilly crash
Pocono Raceway saw Love and Day enter the race second and third in the championship standings, but the two drivers didn't even make it a full lap
- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 9:59 PMCorey Day and Jesse Love eliminated in clumsy Lap 1, Turn 1 NASCAR O'Reilly crash
Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race got off to a dramatic start. Exiting Turn 1, Corey Day was running 13th when he got sideways. He spun down the track, crossing paths with Jesse Love, who slammed into the side of him. Day's car continued to spin down into the inside wall, destroying his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet ...Keep reading
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