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Jesse Love Contemplates Cup Series Debut After Connor Zilisch’s Performance: Inside the Rising RCR Star’s Success and Strategy

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 9, 2025
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Jesse Love Contemplates Cup Series Debut After Connor Zilisch’s Performance: Inside the Rising RCR Star’s Success and Strategy

Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Taylor Gray (54) leads driver Jesse Love (2) during the GovX 200 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

In the high-octane world of motorsports, Richard Childress had made a bold prediction about Jesse Love’s future when he first joined the team. He had declared, “You can write it down, he’ll be a superstar.” This prophecy seems to be coming to fruition, with Love’s impressive victory at Daytona justifying Childress’ confidence. However, as Love’s friend Connor Zilisch makes waves in the Cup Series, questions are beginning to arise about Love’s own ambitions to ascend to the pinnacle of American motorsports.

Love, in a candid conversation about his potential Cup Series debut, admitted, “Yeah, I forgot what they told me to say when people ask me this. However, I appreciate the vote of confidence. I’m flattered. Me and Connor have discussed our ambitions to make our mark in the Cup Series one day. I would prefer to race at a place I’m good at, but I also understand the need to venture into unfamiliar territory to learn and grow. For instance, I’m not a fan of Martinsville, and while it doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll make a Cup start there, it is a track I struggle with.”

Zilisch’s debut in the Cup series, after winning the Focused Health 250, had its own set of challenges. Critiques from fellow drivers about his aggressive driving style, coupled with a collision with teammate Daniel Suarez, marred his first race. Despite this, Zilisch shone at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), a track that played to his road course skills, easing his transition into the Cup Series.

Love’s own strengths suggest that a superspeedway race in the Cup Series might be his preferred choice. His second NASCAR Xfinity Series victory was clinched at the Daytona International Speedway season opener this year. He led 30 of 126 laps, demonstrating a commanding performance as he overtook the field in overtime. Notably, Love had previously triumphed at Talladega in the AG-PRO 300, putting on a spectacular show.

Childress’ team has been giving Xfinity drivers a chance to make their mark in the Cup Series by fielding the #33 car part-time. However, there’s a complication; formidable contenders like Austin Hill, who drove the #33 in the Daytona Cup Series in the latter half of 2024, are also in contention for promotion.

Despite the competition, Childress’ faith in Love seems unshaken. He once told Love, “Jesse, you have the talent. You have that Jeff Gordon, William Byron look. Now you gotta go out and be them. He’ll be a superstar, Jesse Love.” Only time will tell if Love’s future performances, particularly on superspeedways like Talladega and Daytona, will pave the way for his Cup Series debut.

Off the track, Love is also gaining attention for his sharp wit, engaging his teammates and the media alike. In a thrilling overtime finish, Love led 27 of 46 laps, beating his RCR teammate Sheldon Creed by 0.775 seconds. Post-race, Love was quick to counter Creed’s playful jab, stating, “I love Sheldon, but that’s just him being Sheldon…He’s trying to get under my skin, but I’m focused on the win. We had the faster car today, and I’m not sweating his comments.”

This rivalry within RCR’s Chevrolet lineup, coupled with Love’s strategic prowess and humor, is adding an interesting dynamic to the team’s Xfinity campaign. As Love continues to lead the points and Creed keeps chasing, fans can expect more intense battles ahead and an increased anticipation for Love’s Cup debut.

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