Jesse Love definitely has a way with the fans. “Well, I really don’t give a s— what people think. I get a big old trophy. I get a nice check… I’m not somebody that devalues what fans say.” Those were his words after waves of criticism labelled him an ‘illegitimate champion’, with many fans arguing that the winner-take-all playoff format robbed season-long standout Connor Zilisch. Instead of dodging the backlash, the 20-year-old champion treated it as part of the job, acknowledging fans’ opinions without letting the negativity reshape who he is.

That blunt honesty sets the stage for Rising, the new documentary series on YouTube that spotlights NASCAR’s Gen Z talent. The show, set to release on November 17, features a pretty young driver lineup. And Love didn’t hold back on giving a few

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