Richard Childress Racing is set to make a significant addition to their NASCAR Cup Series roster, announcing that Jesse Love will compete in two Cup starts, beginning with this Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway and continuing at the Cook Out 400 in Richmond on August 16, 2025. Love, a promising driver from California, will pilot the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing chevrolet/”>Chevrolet, further cementing the team’s confidence in his growth and adaptability at one of motorsport’s highest levels.
This move marks a return to the NASCAR Cup Series for Jesse Love, who has already shown potential in previous appearances, including a debut at Bristol Motor Speedway in April and a recent outing at Texas Motor Speedway with Beard Motorsports. Discussing his upcoming Cup outings, Love shared,
“I’m looking forward to being back behind the wheel of the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this weekend at Kansas. Kansas has been a great track for me throughout my career, and to have the opportunity to run the Cup car consecutive weeks on a mile-and-a-half track is going to be valuable experience. The focus for these races is to continue learning and understanding how this car feels compared to other cars that I’ve raced in the past.”
C4 Ultimate Energy will remain the primary sponsor for these NASCAR Cup Series events, continuing its partnership with both Jesse Love and Richard Childress Racing. As the top-selling global pre-workout and one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the nation, C4’s continued support highlights the commercial interest in Love’s progression and the team’s strategic planning for the future.
Currently, Jesse Love races full-time for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where his season has already included a win at Daytona and eight top-10 finishes out of twelve races, placing him fourth in the championship standings. In addition to the Kansas and Richmond Cup dates, Love is also scheduled to compete at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Beard Motorsports on July 27.
Richard Childress Racing’s decision to expand Jesse Love’s presence in the NASCAR Cup Series underscores their commitment to shaping young talent and embracing new challenges for the 2025 season. As fans anticipate his performance in the upcoming events, the partnership represents both a moment of opportunity and a test of the team’s forward-looking approach, with eyes on how these runs could influence the trajectory for Love and Richard Childress Racing alike.
