# NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-championship-race
> Updated: 2026-10-17T20:20:52.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series postseason Chase progressed through key stages in October 2026. During the Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Justin Allgaier attempted to regain momentum while trailing leader Sheldon Creed by 30 points.

The championship landscape shifted significantly at Phoenix Raceway during the Timberland PRO 200. Jesse Love secured his second win of the season by holding off Sam Mayer, which allowed him to unofficially take the points lead in the O'Reilly Chase. This victory followed a mechanical issue for Sheldon Creed, who dropped from first to fourth in the standings after finishing 32nd. Love now holds a 36-point advantage over Allgaier as the series moves toward the final three races at Talladega Superspeedway.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Jesse Love wins NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway

Jesse Love won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway, taking the unofficial points lead in the Chase after Sheldon Creed suffered mechanical issues.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jesse-love-wins-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-at-phoenix-raceway

### 2026-10-09: NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series moves to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Blue Cross NC 300, featuring a tight championship battle between Sheldon Creed, Justin Allgaier, and Jesse Love.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-heads-to-charlotte-motor-speedway

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