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Jesse Love disqualified, Sammy Smith wins Rockingham in shocking twist

A chaotic NASCAR Xfinity race isn't done delivering unexpected moments, even several hours after the event ended. Jesse Love captured the checkered flag in his No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, but he'll have to give both that flag and the winner's trophy back.

The RCR driver's car failed post-race inspection after an issue was found involving the rear suspension. As a result, Love has been stripped of the race win and disqualified. He will be credited with a 37th place finish. NASCAR offered the following explanation for the disqualification: "All mating surfaces between the truck trailing arm and the U-bolt saddle must be in complete contact with each other."

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