Jesse Love jokes about locking trophy in his protected after NASCAR DQ

Jesse Love battled from third to first in an time beyond regulation restart to win final weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity race at Rockingham. After incomes his third profession win and his first at a non-drafting observe, he was fired up within the post-race celebration that adopted. Love climbed by the roof hatch, slid down the windshield and hood, and watched fortunately as his now-driverless automotive rolled away.

However the elation was short-lived as Love was stripped of his Rockingham victory simply hours later as a consequence of points with the rear suspension. Talking on the DQ, NASCAR mentioned: “All mating surfaces between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle have to be in full contact with one another.” 

Richard Childress Racing intends to attraction the penalty, believing they’ve a case of their try and overturn the penalty. 

This was the primary NASCAR Xfinity race on the iconic oval in 21 years. The final Xfinity race at ‘The Rock’ occurred earlier than Love was even born, however the rising star didn’t response with dismay following the disqualification, no less than publicly. He took to social media, posting on X (previously Twitter): “Good factor my home has a protected.”

And should you’re questioning how different drivers have responded after having race wins ripped from their palms following post-race inspection points, it ought to be no shock to listen to that they have been less-than-eager to return their checkered flags and trophies.

For instance, after profitable the 2025 NASCAR Truck Collection opener at Daytona, Parker Kligerman was additionally disqualified after failing inspection. As is custom for Kligerman, he planted the checkered flag within the infield in his preliminary post-race celebration. And regardless of dropping the ultimate attraction, Kligerman later posted:

After which there’s Denny Hamlin, who infamously gained at Pocono in 2022 by walling rival Ross Chastain. It was speculated to be payback for Chastain wrecking Hamlin earlier within the 12 months, nevertheless it was all for naught as Hamlin later failed post-race inspection. Chase Elliott gained the race as an alternative, however Hamlin was in no hurry to return the {hardware}.