Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jesse started his racing career at the age of five driving quarter-midget cars. Commonly known as "The Hammer" on the tracks, he was soon driving full midget and sprint cars, accumulating six United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championships in the USAC Speed 2 Ford Focus division. At ten years old, Jesse drove his first stock car in the MavTV Jr. Late Model Series. He won that first race - and several subsequent others - going on to become a two-time Champion and the winningest driver in the history of the series. It was this success that drew the attention of Toyota Racing Development (TRD). He was signed by TRD at the age of 15, making him the youngest driver ever signed by the manufacturer.

At only 16 years old, with his 2020 Arca Menards Series West victory, Mexican-American Jesse Love Jr. became the youngest champion in NASCAR history. In 2021, he won his 2nd consecutive ARCA Menards Series West Championship, joining the very elite few of back-to-back champions. Now 18 years old, Jesse drives for Venturini Motorsports (#20) in NASCAR’s ARCA Menards Series, and will continue with Toyota’s Racing Driver Development Program. Jesse’s sponsors include Napa Auto Parts, C4 Energy Drink, CRESCENT Tools, JBL and Mobil 1.

Jesse believes in giving back. In 2016, Jesse partnered with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers. Jesse Love Racing does this by adopting a child and making them an honorary pit crew member - not just for one race, but for as long as the child and family are in need of support. Jesse has also raised nearly $100,000 of dollars for FOJ through sponsors, fans and friends.

When he's not on the track, Jesse spends his time fishing, wake surfing, cooking and playing golf. He now lives in North Carolina, where he trains with TRD on a daily basis.