Drama played out Saturday in the final ARCA Menards Series race of the season at Toledo Speedway.
In his first full-time season, Nick Sanchez captured a points title at the Ohio racetrack. He finished the Shore Lunch 200 in sixth place to take the title. However, there was some controversy between the drivers who finished first and second in the race.
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Sammy Smith races during the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East Race on April 29, 2022 at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.
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Sammy Smith, driving the No. 18 TMC Toyota, won the race by 0.538 seconds over Jesse Love, who was in the driver’s seat of the No. 20 Toyota Toyota. Smith appeared to push Love a bit on the track in one of the last laps laps of the race.
Smith wrapped up the title for Kyle Busch Motorsports, but Love didn’t seem happy with how the race ended.
Love cut in front of Smith after the race ended and when the two runners stopped near the apron, Smith did a smoky burnout right in front of Love.
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Jesse Love races on April 29, 2022 at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.
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Love got out of his vehicle at one point and tried to roll down the netting on Smith’s window to address the issue with some fury. Love had to be stopped by race officials.
“I’ve been sent in twice. Heartbreaking, I had a great car. Thanks to my team and partners,” Love tweeted after the race.
JBL Toyota’s Jesse Love talks with Kyle Busch Motorsports’ Sammy Smith during driver introductions on June 25, 2022 at Elko Speedway in Minnesota.
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Smith finishes fifth in the standings. He has won five races this season. Love ends the season in 10th place after one win and seven top-5 finishes.
