Jesse Love reveals Kyle Busch moment that "hit me like a ton of bricks"
At WWT Raceway, Jesse Love earned his very first win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts season. The Richard Childress Racing driver has always been a big fan of Kyle Busch, and honored him with a No. 8 flag after winning at Gateway -- the site of Busch's final Cup win. In the winner's press conference, Love told an emotional story about the two-time NASCAR Cup champion, who died suddenly at…
Jesse Love, driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 2, has proven himself a championship contender despite Justin Allgaier's six victories and substantial points lead before the Chase for the Championship reset. Love's win at Gateway flipped the narrative, and he's relieved to have claimed his first win since last year's championship.
His commitment to Richard Childress Racing, made before leaving for the Cup Series, is a priority for him. Love acknowledges that he's not the most talented driver on the track but emphasizes his work ethic. He's already fulfilled his promise to Richard Childress Racing by making the team better, and now, with just 16 points behind the championship leader, a back-to-back championship looks plausible.
Love attributes his success to luck, although he initially struggled to admit its reality. Despite facing significant adversity throughout the season, Love remains confident that his team can outperform the competition.
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