Jesse Love suffered a serious crash during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa, resulting in a Not Finished (DNF) for him. The race was full of high-risk incidents that had a significant impact on the overall result. One such incident involved a young Richard Childress Racing driver, driving the No:2 Chevy, who crashed on the final lap of the second stage while competing for stage points.
During the final laps of the second stage, Love found himself involved in an intense battle for stage points with his teammate. Despite him having vibrations in his car, he managed to get P10 on stage and informed RCR of the problem. Unfortunately, vibrations proved to be a serious problem.
At the end of the stage, Love lost control of his car and crashed violently into the wall. The No:2 Chevy suffered significant damage and was towed into the pit lane by track stewards. While being towed, the car caught fire, starting from the hood.
The safety team acted quickly to put out the fire and move the truck away from the burning car. Love stood alone and watched as his car burned. Ultimately, he finished in P31, while his teammate Hill also had a DNF after a crash in stage three, finishing in P29.
After being released from the track’s medical center, ARCA Series champion Love discussed the crash and speculated that his rear tire may have been slashed during the impact, leading to the collision.
Despite having a strong debut season in the second division, Love has struggled recently, failing to finish in the top ten in his last four races. However, she remains optimistic for a return in the next race in New Hampshire.
