Jesse 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 ...…
Jesse Love secured his fifth career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win at the Phoenix Raceway, putting him at the top of the points standings. Sam Mayer, who began the race from 35th position, managed to finish second, just a tenth of a second behind Love. Love's victory marked his second O'Reilly championship, with his team improving significantly in the final laps.
Love led 156 out of the 200 laps in the race. Despite Mayer's strong performance, Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet proved to be the faster car.
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