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Jesse Love Edges Sam Mayer in Side-by-Side Finish at Phoenix

The victory underscores Love’s hold on the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series after a tense, late-race duel into the final corner.

Overview

  • Jesse Love was flagged first in the Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway after a sustained battle with Sam Mayer, with media outlets reporting Love as the winner.
  • Reports say Love and Mayer ran side-by-side through the final 30 laps and raced into the last corner before Love crossed the line ahead.
  • One source recorded the margin of victory as 0.128 seconds, while other published results were labeled unofficial pending formal NASCAR confirmation.
  • Justin Allgaier finished third with Corey Day fourth and Sammy Smith fifth in the full finishing orders released by coverage of the race.
  • Coverage noted Love is the defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, and the win highlights his late-race resilience and ongoing competitiveness in the series.