Jesse Love wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series Timberland Pro 200 at Phoenix
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Jesse Love secured victory in the Timberland Pro 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026. Love maintained a narrow lead over Sam Mayer for the last 30 laps, ultimately blocking Mayer's attempt to overtake on the final corner. The race featured multiple competitors, but the focus remained on the battle between Love and Mayer until the last moments. Full race results listed additional drivers' placements from the event.
- •Jesse Love drives No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.
- •Sam Mayer finishes second in No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet.
- •Race took place on October 17, 2026, at Phoenix Raceway.
- •Justin Allgaier finishes third in No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.
- •Love and Mayer battled closely in the final 30 laps.
- 2:25 AMMotorsport.com — Jesse Love barely holds off Sam Mayer for NASCAR O'Reilly win at Phoenix
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Phoenix race
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Who won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Phoenix race? Winner is Jesse Love plus full results
"Jesse Love earned his fifth career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win with a dominant 75-point victory at Phoenix Raceway, handing him the points lead. Sam Mayer started 35th, but finished a very close second as he brushed the back bumper of Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in a last corner lunge. At the checkered flag, there was just over a tenth between them (0.128s). It ...Keep reading
"Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix Raceway? Jesse Love is the winner, plus full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series results at Phoenix.
"Jesse Love took the lead in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points standings after the Timberland Pro 200 on Oct. 17 at Phoenix.
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 18, 2026, 2:25 AMJesse Love barely holds off Sam Mayer for NASCAR O'Reilly win at Phoenix
Jesse Love earned his fifth career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win with a dominant 75-point victory at Phoenix Raceway, handing him the points lead. Sam Mayer started 35th, but finished a very close second as he brushed the back bumper of Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in a last corner lunge. At the checkered flag, there was just over a tenth between them (0.128s). It ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 2:09 AMNASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Phoenix race
Jesse Love took the lead in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points standings after the Timberland Pro 200 on Oct. 17 at Phoenix.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 2:03 AMWho won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Phoenix race? Winner is Jesse Love plus full results
Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix Raceway? Jesse Love is the winner, plus full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series results at Phoenix.
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