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Series: NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series | Manufacturer: Chevrolet Base: Welcome, North Carolina
| Car | Driver | Crew Chief |
|---|---|---|
| No. 2 | Jesse Love | Danny Stockman Jr. |
| No. 21 | Austin Hill | Chad Haney |
Founded by Richard Childress in 1969, RCR operates national-series Chevrolet programs from Welcome, North Carolina. Jesse Love enters 2026 as the defending O'Reilly Series champion.
Jeremy Clements has more starts than anyone in the history of NASCAR's second national series, and says the hardest part of the job is funding, not driving. His family's engine shop is why he lasted; his car runs Hendrick engines now. Two other teams at Darlington described the same trade.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series opens its first Chase on Saturday night at Darlington. The 12 drivers, the reset points, the track history, the tire and the schedule.
Austin Hill has five wins at Atlanta, tied with Kevin Harvick for the most in NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series history. On Saturday, in his home state, he can break the tie. Justin Allgaier's 195-point lead looks safe, but his form has quietly cooled over the last month.