Jesse Love wins Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Gateway, taking his first checkered flag of the 2026 season. Yardbarker reports it is his first victory in 25 races, bringing the defending series champion back to victory lane.

According to Yahoo Sports, Love overtakes Carson Kvapil late to seize the lead and holds on to win the Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog. Yahoo also provides full race results as part of its coverage. While the outlets agree on the winner and the late-race pass, their emphasis differs: Yardbarker highlights the significance of Love’s return to victory after a long win drought, while Yahoo focuses more on the race’s decisive moment and the outcome details.