Jesse Love finishes second in O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Jesse Love placed fourth in the season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, finishing second overall in the NOAPS standings, 14 points behind champion Justin Allgaier. Love consistently performed well, outpointing Allgaier by five stage points during the race. Despite the disappointment, Love expressed gratitude for his time with Richard Childress Racing and looks forward to competing full-time in the Cup Series in 2027 with Wood Brothers Racing.
- •Love finished the race fourth, Allgaier seventh.
- •Love ended the season 14 points behind Allgaier.
- •He won five races and the 2025 title during his three-year RCR tenure.
- •Love will race full-time in the Cup Series in 2027.
- •He is set to pilot the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jesse Love Falls Short in Bid For Second O’Reilly Championship
"Jesse Love finished second in the NOAPS standings, 14 points behind champion Justin Allgaier.
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