Jesse Love will make his highly anticipated Supercars debut at the bp Adelaide Grand Final, marking a significant career milestone for the young driver and drawing attention from motorsport fans across continents. After testing in the ZB Commodore at Mallala Motorsport Park in preparation for his Super2 appearance, Love expressed just how different the Supercars machinery is compared to anything else he has driven, setting the stage for a challenging new chapter.
Originally, the seat Love is filling was expected to go to Kyle Busch, but when those plans changed, the opportunity arose for the RCR driver to take the wheel. Aware of the expectations carried by fans, as well as his own ambitions, Love wants to ensure his performance at Adelaide meets the moment.
Facing the Pressure at the Grand Final
Love’s debut coincides with the climactic final event of the Supercars season, where major names—including Broc Feeney, Chaz Mostert, Will Brown, and Kai Allen—are battling for the championship in one of the most competitive weekends of the year. Fresh off capturing the Xfinity Series Championship less than a month ago, Love knows firsthand what it takes to deliver under pressure. Despite his own competitive focus, he shared that he has a personal rooting interest in this high-stakes weekend, having formed strong friendships with several of the title contenders.
Broc Feeney’s Influence and Friendship
Love has developed a supportive friendship with Broc Feeney in the lead-up to his debut. This connection has provided him with unique insight into race preparation and mental management on the circuit.
“Me and Broc have become decent friends over the last couple of months leading up to this, so it’s been cool to see how he’s managed his mindset, and he looks really calm and cool and collected,”
Broc Feeney, Supercars Driver
Feeney’s early willingness to share advice—especially through social media—has made a notable difference for Love as he acclimates to driving in Australia. Love recounted helpful feedback from Feeney on details such as pedal adjustment, which contributed to his comfort and performance in the new environment.
Coaching and Crucial First Laps at Adelaide
Jesse Love credits his first laps around the Adelaide circuit for providing critical feedback ahead of the Super2 main event. Working with coach Jordan Boys, a former Image Racing driver and Super2 race winner, he has gained valuable benchmarks to track his progress.
“My pace was great, probably the biggest issue for me was just the error count. On the brakes, sometimes I would lose awareness of where the left side of my car was. When you’re at the limit, you’re really not thinking about it, so it’s real easy to dip a wheel off at entry or hit a kerb in the wrong way than what you wanted to,”
Jesse Love, Driver
Love described the car as exceptionally demanding—even compared to his prior experience in midget and sprint cars, both of which require significant physical effort. Having an experienced former Super2 racer as a coach, as well as access to advice from established drivers like Feeney, has given him strategic support heading into his first official Supercars weekend.
Support System and High Hopes
In addition to guidance from Boys and Feeney, Love has received input from multiple sources within the Australian racing community. He highlighted the value of having someone like Feeney in his corner upon arriving in Australia, and pointed to how these small tips—such as correcting pedal placement—can make a tangible difference on track performance.
As he prepares for his opening race, Love carries the support not only of NASCAR fans but also from current Supercars competitors who have already established themselves in the series. This combination of personal connections, coaching, and firsthand experience from initial laps at Mallala and Adelaide has left him as prepared as possible to handle the new pressures and expectations of his Supercars debut.
What to Expect Moving Forward
As the Supercars Grand Final weekend unfolds at the Adelaide circuit, all eyes will be on Jesse Love as he tackles this new and demanding form of racing. With a blend of mentorship, coaching, and personal determination, Love aims to meet—and possibly exceed—the high expectations set for his Supercars debut. The outcome will help shape both his path in international motorsport and the ongoing storylines in the Supercars paddock as the season concludes.
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— Dunlop Super2 Series (@Dunlop_Series) November 26, 2025
