Kyle Larson and Jesse Love stood tall under the bright lights of Phoenix, one celebrating a second NASCAR Cup Series championship, the other marking his rise as an Xfinity title winner. But for every confetti shower, there was heartbreak on the other side of pit road. Denny Hamlin once again came up short in his quest for a championship that continues to slip through his fingers.

And in Xfinity (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series from 2026), Connor Zilisch’s dream season ended in devastation after Jesse Love’s late charge robbed him of what seemed destined to be his crowning moment. Both drivers had dominated their respective series, yet walked away empty-handed. And for Kevin Harvick, watching it unfold stirred something deeply familiar. Let’s just say it was a mix of empathy, frustration, and t

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