Jesse Love wins the Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Jesse Love secured his first victory of the season during the Nu Way 225 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on September 12 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Love, driving the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, surged to the lead with 16 laps remaining after overtaking Carson Kvapil. He maintained his position through the final laps to hold off runner-up Sheldon Creed. The win carries significant weight for Love, who entered the Chase sitting sixth in the championship standings. By finishing second, Creed moved into the series points lead, surpassing Justin Allgaier. The race at the 1.25-mile oval involved multiple restarts and required strategic tire management throughout the evening.
- •Jesse Love claimed his first win of the season in the Nu Way 225.
- •Sheldon Creed finished second and took the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points lead.
- •Love overtook Carson Kvapil with 16 laps remaining to secure the victory.
- •The race took place at the World Wide Technology Raceway on September 12.
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- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — VICTORY FOR JESSE LOVE! Gateway Win Changes the Chase Picture
"Jesse Love Wins the Nu Way 225 at Gateway Jesse Love came through when it mattered most Saturday night, capturing the Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway and picking up a massive victory during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase. Love entered the night as one of the championship contenders…
"Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway? Jesse Love is the winner, plus full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series results at Gateway.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:31 AMWho won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Gateway race? Winner is Jesse Love plus full results
Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway? Jesse Love is the winner, plus full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series results at Gateway.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:29 AMVICTORY FOR JESSE LOVE! Gateway Win Changes the Chase Picture
Jesse Love Wins the Nu Way 225 at Gateway Jesse Love came through when it mattered most Saturday night, capturing the Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway and picking up a massive victory during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase. Love entered the night as one of the championship contenders…
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