Jesse Love aims for mental reset before Chase with Asia trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Jesse Love plans a trip to Asia for a spiritual cleanse as he prepares for the Chase. The driver of the No. 21 Ford, set to compete full-time in the Cup Series, has struggled recently, finishing 20th at the Winn-Dixie 250 in Daytona. Love, who has yet to win this season and is fourth in the standings, faces mounting pressure after a series of disappointing finishes. He believes this reset may help him regain his 'mojo' ahead of defending his O'Reilly Series championship. With the Chase approaching, Love feels a change is necessary to improve his fortunes on the track.
- •Jesse Love plans a trip to Asia for a cleanse.
- •He finished 20th at the Winn-Dixie 250 on August 29.
- •Love has had a winless season, struggling in recent races.
- •He is fourth in the final regular-season standings.
- •Love is the defending O'Reilly Series champion.
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"The mental strength needed to compete at the highest level of the sport is just as important as hitting the gym or putting in simulator work. Jesse Love knows that.
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