Not only did the NASCAR Cup Series finale leave fans buzzing at Phoenix, but it also left many fuming over the format. And since then, every passing day brings in more chatter. Does a single high-stakes race fairly crown a champion, especially when the regular-season grind ends up getting overlooked? Richard Childress Racing’s new champ, Jesse Love, sits right in the center of it all, after winning over Connor Zilisch’s dominating ten-win season to grab the crown.

The backlash over Love’s win is evident, as fans argue that Zilisch’s dominance throughout the season deserved the crown more than a late surge in a single race. And now, the champ himself, addresses the elephant in the room…

Jesse Love breaks his silence on the immense playoff backlash

In a candid chat on Eric Estepp’s podcas

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