Jesse Love Announces Expanded NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
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Jesse Love has expanded his NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remainder of the 2025 season.
The 20-year-old made his Cup Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway and also took part in the round at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend.
Richard Childress Racing has now confirmed that Love will take part in two more races than initially planned in Kansas and Richmond. The team stated:
"Richard Childress Racing announced today that NASCAR Xfinity Series championship contender Jesse Love will make two additional NASCAR Cup Series starts in the No. 33 Chevrolet during the 2025 season.
"Love will pilot the C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this Sunday, May 11 at Kansas Speedway and August 16 at Richmond Raceway."
Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.Speaking about his expanded schedule, Love noted:
"I'm looking forward to being back behind the wheel of the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this weekend at Kansas.
"Kansas has been a great track for me throughout my career and to have the opportunity to run the Cup car consecutive weeks on a mile-and-a-half track is going to be valuable experience. The focus for these races is to continue learning and understanding how this car feels compared to other cars that I've raced in the past."
Love is currently fourth in the NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers' championship.
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