Jesse Love to make first 2026 Cup Series start at COTA
WELCOME, N.C. — Jesse Love will return for select NASCAR Cup Series starts with Richard Childress Racing in 2026 starting at COTA in March.
The defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion will return to the No. 33 entry with C4 Energy sponsorship and Andy Street as crew chief.
Love made five Cup starts in 2025 across two teams. He qualified as high as 19th at his debut Bristol race and delivered his best finish, 24th, at Indianapolis with Beard Motorsports.
C4 Energy is a personal sponsor of Love and donned the hood of all five of his starts last season.
“C4 Energy has been with me throughout many major moments in my career and I’m excited for them to be showcased on the No. 33 Chevrolet when I make my 2026 Cup Series debut next weekend at Circuit of the Americas,” said Love.
Even with the lackluster results in the Cup Series last season, RCR shows full support of their young star driver.
“Jesse Love is a talented racer who has consistently proven himself with strong on-track performance and an off-track demeanor that appeals to fans and partners,” said RCR President Mike Verlander.
“We’re proud of his development over the past few years and look forward to helping him compete at the highest levels of our sport alongside C4 Ultimate Energy.”
More information and a look at his 2026 Circuit of the Americas livery is below.
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