Jesse Love secures NASCAR O'Reilly Chase victory on Saturday night
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Jesse Love earned a win at the NASCAR O'Reilly Chase on Saturday night. Driving the No. 2 car for Richard Childress Racing, Love demonstrated performance that he believes keeps him in championship contention. Prior to the Chase for the Championship reset, Justin Allgaier held a significant points lead following his six race victories throughout the season. Love attributed his performance to strong execution during the race event. The victory serves as a response to questions regarding his standing against championship leader Allgaier. Following the win, the competitive of the O'Reilly Chase remains tight as the series progresses.
- •Jesse Love secured a victory at the NASCAR O'Reilly Chase on Saturday night.
- •Love competes for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 2 car.
- •Justin Allgaier entered the race as the series points leader with six wins this season.
- •The win maintains Love's position as a contender in the Chase for the Championship.
- 4:28 PMMotorsport.com — Jesse Love honors his word and the NASCAR O'Reily Chase gets tighter
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jesse Love honors his word and the NASCAR O'Reily Chase gets tighter
"When Jesse Love executes and catches some good luck, something he is loathe to admit that he needs, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 2 believes he is every bit the championship contender as Justin Allgaier is. It hasn’t looked it this year with Allgaier winning six races and having a massive points lead before the Chase for the Championship reset but a victory on Saturday night ...Keep reading
"It's becoming an absolute dogfight at the top
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 4:28 PMJesse Love honors his word and the NASCAR O'Reily Chase gets tighter
When Jesse Love executes and catches some good luck, something he is loathe to admit that he needs, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 2 believes he is every bit the championship contender as Justin Allgaier is. It hasn’t looked it this year with Allgaier winning six races and having a massive points lead before the Chase for the Championship reset but a victory on Saturday night ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:28 PMJesse Love honors his word and the NASCAR O'Reily Chase gets tighter
It's becoming an absolute dogfight at the top
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