If you thought the return of the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Rockingham Speedway would be smooth and drama-free, think again. What looked like a celebration for Jesse Love turned into a heartbreaker. The North Carolina Education Lottery 250 had everything — drama,

Jesse Love’s disqualification at Rockingham Speedway sparked light banter with Connor Zilisch, forming a strong friendship that's shifting NASCAR’s spotlight.

Jesse Love started the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season on a strong note by winning the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. Since that trip to Victory Lane in February, the 20-year-old driver has been solid with five top 10s in the next eight races heading into Saturday’s race at Rockingham Speedway and the first time the series had raced at the track since 2004.