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Final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Standings

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Justin Allgaier celebrated winning his second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship on Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, making the 2026 season complete.Allgaier finished the Chase with 2,477 points. Despite not winning a race in the Chase, the driver of the No. 7 managed to win the 2026 championship by 14 points over Jesse Love. Allgaier […] The post Final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Standings appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: Major Shakeup After Martinsville

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One race remains in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, and the championship battle just took a dramatic turn. Saturday’s race at Martinsville Speedway delivered a major shakeup at the top of the standings, changing the championship picture heading into next weekend’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. A difficult night for the driver who […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: Major Shakeup After Martinsville appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Driver Slams Talladega Race as “Most Boring, Annoying” After Frustrating Day

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Jesse Love left Talladega Superspeedway frustrated after a third-place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Progress Group 250.The Richard Childress Racing driver called it the most boring and annoying race he had ever run, but the result helped protect his championship lead with two races remaining.Love started on the pole at Talladega for […] The post NASCAR Driver Slams Talladega Race as “Most Boring, Annoying” After Frustrating Day appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Standings: Where Drivers Rank After Talladega

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The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle is heating up, and Saturday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway gave the contenders another opportunity to make their case for the title. With the 2026 season approaching its conclusion, every position matters. And after a dramatic Progress Group 250 that saw Sammy Smith edge Carson Kvapil by just […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Standings: Where Drivers Rank After Talladega appeared first on HEAVY.

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Which NASCAR Drivers Who Raced at Talladega Today Could Reach the Cup Series in 2027?

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Which drivers racing at Talladega today could reach the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027? Here's a look at the top prospects and their chances. The post Which NASCAR Drivers Who Raced at Talladega Today Could Reach the Cup Series in 2027? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Did NASCAR Hit Jesse Love With Tough Penalty in Today’s Talladega Race?

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Why did NASCAR penalize Jesse Love at Talladega? Here's what prompted the penalty, what it means for his team and how it affects his race. The post Why Did NASCAR Hit Jesse Love With Tough Penalty in Today’s Talladega Race? appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Winner, Results From Chicagoland Speedway

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Brandon Jones wins over Chase Elliott in overtime. Jones and Elliott battled it out on the final restart in extra laps, and the No. 20 was able to come out with the checkered flag. This is the first time NASCAR has raced at Chicagoland Speedway in 7 years. This one ran late. A lengthy rain delay ...

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NASCAR Driver Jesse Love Left Heartbroken After Painful Final-Lap Collapse at Watkins Glen International

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Jesse Love came within one corner of a major NASCAR win before disaster struck late at Watkins Glen International on Saturday. The Richard Childress Racing driver led late in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race but lost control in Turn 7 on the final lap. That mistake allowed Connor Zilisch to make the winning […] The post NASCAR Driver Jesse Love Left Heartbroken After Painful Final-Lap Collapse at Watkins Glen International appeared first on HEAVY.

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Connor Zilisch Outduels Jesse Love For Thrilling NASCAR O’Reilly Win at Watkins Glen

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Connor Zilisch remains unbeaten in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Watkins Glen.The 19-year-old’s third NOAPS victory at The Glen did not come easy, however, as he had to track down Jesse Love in the closing laps. In the final turn, Zilisch powered his No. 1 JR Motorsports car past Love’s No. 2 Richard Childress […] The post Connor Zilisch Outduels Jesse Love For Thrilling NASCAR O’Reilly Win at Watkins Glen appeared first on HEAVY.

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Connor Zilisch Makes Epic Last Lap Pass to Win, O'Reilly Series Race Results From Watkins Glen

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Connor Zilisch just broke Jesse Love's heart with a damaged car and stole the win at Watkins Glen on the last lap.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Texas

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Full qualifying results and starting lineup for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Unexpected Outcome

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The dust has settled at Talladega Superspeedway, and this time, there’s no controversy hanging in the air. After one of the wildest finishes of the season, NASCAR officials delivered a rare and clean verdict. Every car passed post-race inspection following the Ag-Pro 300, confirming Corey Day as the official winner.For a race defined by chaos, […] The post NASCAR: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Unexpected Outcome appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Talladega

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Full qualifying results for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega Superspeedway.

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NASCAR Standings After Kansas Speedway Leave Some Drivers in Trouble

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The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season moved forward on April 18 after the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, and the updated standings show a clear divide forming. With 10 races now complete and 14 remaining before the playoff cutoff, the battle for the top 12 spots is already heating up.In this first […] The post NASCAR Standings After Kansas Speedway Leave Some Drivers in Trouble appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Austin Hill Calls Out Teammate After Early Kansas Lottery 300 Spin

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Austin Hill saw his race end far earlier than expected in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Kansas Speedway. The incident occurred in Stage 1, when Hill spun out after contact with teammate Jesse Love at Turn 4.He completed only 37 laps before exiting the race. Hill later reviewed the replay and explained […] The post NASCAR: Austin Hill Calls Out Teammate After Early Kansas Lottery 300 Spin appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Kansas Speedway Trouble: Jesse Love Admits Costly Teammate Crash

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Jesse Love faced a difficult moment early in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas Speedway after an on-track incident ended his teammate’s day. The Richard Childress Racing drivers were running close together when contact changed the course of both of their races.Austin Hill, who had been in a position to compete near […] The post NASCAR Kansas Speedway Trouble: Jesse Love Admits Costly Teammate Crash appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Austin Hill, Jesse Love Incident at Kansas Speedway Leaves RCR With Damage

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Trouble came early for Richard Childress Racing during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway. Two of its drivers, Austin Hill and Jesse Love, made contact while racing for position late in Stage 1. What looked like a routine fight for points quickly turned into a crash that ended Hill’s […] The post NASCAR: Austin Hill, Jesse Love Incident at Kansas Speedway Leaves RCR With Damage appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Rockingham Speedway: Rajah Caruth Apologizes After Contact With Jesse Love

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Rajah Caruth took responsibility after making contact with Jesse Love during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on April 4, 2026, at Rockingham Speedway. The incident at NASCAR Rockingham Speedway occurred early in the race. Caruth, driving the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, attempted to move behind Love’s No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.He […] The post NASCAR Rockingham Speedway: Rajah Caruth Apologizes After Contact With Jesse Love appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Rockingham

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With more rain causing issues with NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying, the field has been set.

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