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Sammy Smith Surges to Victory as Jesse Love Disqualified in NASCAR Rockingham Upset

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
April 20, 2025
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Sammy Smith Surges to Victory as Jesse Love Disqualified in NASCAR Rockingham Upset

Mar 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith (8) during The LiUNA! race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Jesse Love was stripped of his victory at Rockingham after a post-race inspection revealed issues with his car’s rear suspension. The disqualification of Love means that the win goes to Sammy Smith, marking his third career victory and first of the 2025 season.

NASCAR officials clarified that Love’s disqualification stemmed from a violation related to the contact between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle. This ruling not only reshuffles the race results but also casts a shadow over Love’s performance on the track.

Smith’s ascension to the top spot on the podium is a testament to his skill and consistency, as he managed to stay in contention throughout the race and ultimately benefitted from Love’s misfortune. The victory solidifies Smith’s position as a rising star in the NASCAR scene.

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Following the disqualification, Parker Retzlaff moves up to a career-best second-place finish, with Harrison Burton, Brennan Poole, and Taylor Gray rounding out the top five. The reshuffling of the results highlights the intense competition and the unforgiving nature of the sport at this level.

This incident is not an isolated one, as earlier in the season, another driver faced a similar fate. Parker Kligerman was also stripped of a victory after failing post-race inspection, underscoring the rigorous scrutiny that cars undergo in the NASCAR series.

In a separate development, Justin Bonsignore’s race also ended in disappointment after being disqualified for safety reasons. The discovery of multiple loose lug nuts on his car raised concerns about the integrity of the vehicle, prompting NASCAR to take action to ensure the well-being of the drivers on the track.

The drama and controversy surrounding the Rockingham race serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes and intense competition in NASCAR. As drivers push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory, every aspect of their performance and equipment is scrutinized to uphold the integrity of the sport.

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