Love takes charge in O'Reilly Chase with win at Phoenix
Love led 156 of 200 laps and beat Sam Mayer by 0.128 seconds, strengthening his championship lead with four races left.
- Jesse Love won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- The race marked the beginning of a three-year title sponsorship agreement with Timberland PRO, expanding the brand's presence in NASCAR.
- Love dominated the 200-lap race by leading 156 laps, eventually holding off Sam Mayer by just 0.128 seconds to secure victory.
- Richard Childress Racing driver Love now sits atop the championship standings with 2,367 points, holding a 36-point advantage over Justin Allgaier.
- With just four races remaining in the 2026 championship hunt, the O'Reilly Series field faces increasing pressure as Allgaier, Corey Day, and Sheldon Creed continue to challenge.
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‘Not Looking Forward to It at All’: O'Reilly's Star Admits Dread Over Heading to Martinsville
Sam Mayer’s run in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase has gained significant momentum recently. After starting 35th at Phoenix following an engine change, the Haas Factory Team driver fought his way to second, finishing just 0.128 seconds behind Jesse Love. While the championship is still within reach, Mayer is anxious about one race: Martinsville. […]
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Jesse Love Wins at Phoenix to Extend Championship Advantage After Mayer’s Late Charge
Jesse Love knows what it takes to shake up a championship at Phoenix Raceway. During last night's Timberland Pro 200 at Phoenix Raceway, the defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion returned to the one-mile Arizona oval and delivered another performance that could shape the title fight. Love won the Timberland PRO 200, but Sam Mayer made him earn every bit of the result, closing to within 0.128 seconds after 200 laps.
Who’s On the Pole for Saturday’s race at Phoenix? Full Results
The NASCAR field is officially set for Saturday’s O’Reilly Series Race at Phoenix Raceway. Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love set the fastest lap during qualifying for the Timberland Pro 200 with Brandon Jones completing the front row. William Sawalich, Sheldon Creed and Taylor Gray rounded out the top five. The O’Reilly Series Chase Heats Up […]
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