Jesse Love Wins NASCAR Xfinity Opener in Daytona Overtime Finish
The 20-year-old Californian secures his second career victory after a chaotic multi-car crash ends the race under caution.
- Jesse Love claimed victory in the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, marking his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series win.
- The race ended under caution after a massive multi-car crash occurred just after Love took the white flag during an overtime restart.
- Teammates Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed finished second and third respectively, while rookies Carson Kvapil and Taylor Gray rounded out the top five.
- Austin Hill, who dominated the early stages of the race by leading 56 laps and winning both stages, was forced to retire due to a mechanical failure.
- The NASCAR Xfinity Series continues next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where Hill swept both races in 2024.