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Moran Third in DTWC; Runner-Up in Lucas Oil Points!

(October 23, 2023) The 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season came to a close on October 20-22 in a rainy weekend at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The 43rd edition of the 'Dirt Track World Championship' took place for the first time at the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant and the #99 team was in the pit area to vie for the $100,000 first place prize money. With inclement weather shuffling the order of events, Devin Moran kicked off the weekend on Saturday by posting the fourth fastest lap in Group A during the qualifying session.

When action resumed on Sunday afternoon at the "Big E," Devin won his heat race and later started the 100-lap DTWC from the pole position. The Dresden, Ohio ace did not officially lead a lap on the rugged race, but stayed towards the front of the stellar field and was in contention late for the win and a LOLMDS National Championship. When the checkered flag flew, Devin found himself in the third spot behind only victor Brandon Sheppard and runner-up Hudson O'Neal. The podium effort enable Devin to finish second in the final version of the series point standings and he will receive $150,000 at the awards banquet in December! Complete results from the entire 'Dirt Track World Championship' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Ryan Roberts Photography)

Devin Moran in Championship Four After PPMS!!!

(October 1, 2023) The Double Down Motorsports (DDM) team snuck into the Championship Four with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series over the September 29-30 weekend by nabbing a pair of impressive runner-up performances in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania! On Friday night in the 'Great Lakes 50,' which boasted a $12,000 paycheck at Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio, Devin Moran won his heat race prior to placing second in the 50-lap feature behind only winner Ricky Thornton, Jr.

After finishing second in his heat race on Saturday evening at the sprawling Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania, Devin placed second in his loaded heat race before passing five competitors during the 75-lap 'Pittsburgher' to land in the runner-up position behind only $30,000 victor RTJ. The Dresden, Ohio hotshoe currently sits fourth in the latest LOLMDS point standings and will compete for a series Championship later this month in the 'Dirt Track World Championship.' Full results from both weekend battles can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Earns Podium Jackson 100 Performance!!!

(September 24, 2023) Devin Moran was in the pit area at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on September 22-23 to compete in a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series contests. Up first at the 1/4-mile, semi-banked oval on Friday night was the 'C.J. Rayburn Memorial,' which boasted a $10,000 payday. Devin ran second in his loaded heat race prior to passing a trio of competitors during the 40-lap feature en route to a sterling third place podium performance behind only winner Mike Marlar and runner-up Ricky Thornton, Jr.

A standing-room-only crowd was then on hand at the fairgrounds venue on Saturday evening, as the 44th edition of the 'Jackson 100' was held and a $30,000 top prize awaited the winner. Devin secured a heat race triumph and later rolled off from the pole position in the 'Jackson 100.' After 100 green flag circuits in the headliner, the Dresden, Ohio ace came home in the third position once again behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr. and runner-up Hudson O'Neal. Devin now sits tied for fifth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the Hoosier State. Complete results from the entire weekend at Brownstown Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Devin Moran Nabs Top Ten in Knoxville Nationals

(September 17, 2023) The 19th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals was held held at the sprawling Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa from September 14-16. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tripleheader at the Hawkeye State speedplant started with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday evening in the opener, Devin Moran ran second in his heat race prior to placing fourth in the 25-lap sprint behind only race winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Daulton Wilson, and Brandon Overton. Devin then did one spot better on Friday night, as he finished second again in his heat race and third in the 25-lapper behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr. and runner-up Chad Simpson.

At Knoxville on Saturday, a whopping $50,000 winner's check was up for grabs on Championship Night. By virtue of racking up the fourth highest point total, Devin started the 75-lap headliner from the outside of the second row. Despite pitting on lap 59 with right rear damage, the Dresden, Ohio ace was able to salvage an eighth place performance in the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. Devin still finds himself sixth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings leaving Knoxville Raceway. Complete results from the entire weekend can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Lands on Podium in World 100 Prelim Feature

(September 10, 2023) The 53rd edition of the 'World 100' took center stage in Dirt Late Model racing from September 7-9 at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The three-day extravaganza in the Buckeye State kicked off with a pair of $12,000 to win, split-field preliminary events. On Thursday night in the weekend opener, Devin Moran won his heat race prior to placing sixth in the final rundown of his 25-lap feature. At Eldora in a similar program on Friday evening, Devin won his heat race once again before finishing on the podium in third in the 25-lapper behind only victor Bobby Pierce and runner-up Chris Ferguson!

In front of a huge grandstand crowd on Saturday at the "Big E," a whopping $56,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the final night of the 'World 100.' Sporting a new Dementia Awareness scheme, Devin ran second in his loaded heat race to earn the seventh starting spot in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. Unfortunately, his race was a short one, as troubles sent him into the wall on lap 40 (while running sixth) and Devin was forced to retire in the twenty-third finishing position. Complete results from the entire weekend can be found by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Devin Moran Runner-Up at PRP; Ninth at Tyler County

(September 4, 2023) The month of September kicked off for Double Down Motorsports (DDM) on September 2-3 in the states of Ohio and West Virginia. On Saturday night, a $15,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the 'River Days Rumble 50' at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. Devin Moran timed in fifth quickest in Group A during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying before running third in his loaded heat race. Devin then steered past seven competitors during the 50-lap main event to leave PRP with an impressive runner-up outing behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr.!

The action then quickly turned to Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on Sunday evening for the annual running of the 'Hillbilly Hundred.' Devin posted the fourth fastest lap in Group B during time trials prior to once again finishing third in his heat race. The Dresden, Ohio ace then advanced up to ninth in the $30,000 to win headliner to earn a strong top ten in the 100-lap affair. Devin still sits sixth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following the 'Hillbilly Hundred.' Complete results from both holiday weekend shows can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Seventh in Rumble by the River Grand Finale

(August 27, 2023) Next up on the racing calendar for Double Down Motorsports (DDM) was a trio of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series throwdowns in the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania. Up first was the 'Melvin L. Joseph Memorial' on Thursday night, August 24 at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware, which boasted an $18,049 payday. Devin Moran placed second in his heat race and had climbed to as high as third in the running order of the 49-lap feature before settling for a solid sixth place performance.

On August 25-26, the annual running of the 'Rumble by the River' was held at the sprawling Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. On Friday evening in his split-field, $5,000 to win preliminary program, Devin ran third in heat race action prior to placing seventh in the 25-lap main event. With a whopping $50,000 top prize up for grabs in Saturday's finale, Devin finished second in his loaded heat race before claiming another seventh place effort in the 50-lapper. Exiting the 'Rumble by the River,' the Dresden, Ohio ace still finds himself sixth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Complete results from the entire race weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Devin Moran Fourth in $50,000 Topless 100 at Batesville!

(August 20, 2023) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #99 team to Batesville Motor Speedway on August 18-19 for the 31st edition of the 'Topless 100.' The roofless action at the Locust Grove, Arkansas facility kicked off on Friday night with a full field, $5,000 to win preliminary showdown. Devin Moran ran second in his heat race prior to placing fifth in the 30-lap feature behind only winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Jonathan Davenport, and Dale McDowell.

After rolling off from the inside of the third row in Saturday's annual 'Topless 100,' which boasted a hefty $50,000 payday, Devin moved up to finish fourth in the 100-lapper behind only victor Dale McDowell, Jonathan Davenport, and Ricky Thornton, Jr. The Dresden, Ohio star still sits sixth in the latest LOLMDS point standings exiting Batesville. Complete results can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Nabs Top Ten in $75,000 to win North/South 100

(August 13, 2023) The 41st Annual 'North/South 100' was held from August 10-12 at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again sanctioned the entire weekend, which kicked off with a pair of split-field, $5,000 to win programs. On Thursday night in the lid lifter, Devin Moran placed fourth in his heat race and sixteenth in his 25-lap main event. In Friday's similar show, Devin ran third in his heat race prior to advancing up to sixth in the final finishing order of his 25-lapper.

At Florence on Saturday, a whopping $75,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the annual running of the 'North/South 100.' In front of a packed grandstand crowd, Devin grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his stacked heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the seventh row in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. During the course of the contest, the Dresden, Ohio ace was able to advance six positions to finish in the eighth spot. Complete results from the entire weekend can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photo)

Devin Moran Wheels 410 Sprint Car at Muskingum County

(August 6, 2023) Devin Moran, of Dresden, Ohio, wheeled a 410 Sprint Car on Saturday night, August 5 at the nearby Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville! The FAST on Dirt Series presided over the annual 'Louis Morosco Memorial' last night at MCS and a $4,000 winner's check was on the line.

Devin knocked down the fifth fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session prior to placing sixth in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the sixth row in the 30-lap main event, the popular driver known as "The Mailman" drove his #a79 machine to a thirteenth place performance at his hometown venue. Complete results from last night's annual 'Louis Morosco Memorial' can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com. (Stephen Wingate Photo)

Moran Wins $5,000 in Elkhorn 100 Opener; Eighth in Finale!

(July 26, 2023) The inaugural 'Elkhorn 100' took place from July 24-25 and Devin Moran was in the pit area at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Nebraska to compete in the two-day XR Super Series spectacular. Things kicked off in the Cornhusker State on Monday with a split-field program. Devin won his heat race and later led all 25 circuits in his feature event to bag the $5,000 top prize ahead of runner-up Bobby Pierce, Kyle Bronson, Jonathan Davenport, and Tanner English.

With a $100,000 top prize up for grabs in Tuesday night's 100-lap grand finale, Devin started from the pole position before winding up eighth in the final rundown. Complete results from the 'Elkhorn 100' can be accessed online by clicking on www.xrsuperseries.com. (Samantha Freese Photo)

Devin Moran Claims Top Ten in Silver Dollar Nationals

(July 23, 2023) Double Down Motorsports competed in the 13th Annual 'Silver Dollar Nationals' from July 20-22, which was held for the first time at Huset's Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota. Things kicked off on Thursday night with the 'Go 50' that shelled out $12,000 to the winner. Devin Moran utilized a provisional to gain access into the 50-lap feature event and later salvaged an eighteenth place performance in the weekend opener.

Following a rain-out on Friday, the entire 'Silver Dollar Nationals' program was contested on Saturday at the South Dakota bullring. During the double heat race format in the afternoon, Devin placed sixth in his first heat race of the day, while he captured the victory in his final prelim. By virtue of racking up the eleventh most passing points, Devin rolled off from the inside of the sixth row in the 80-lap headliner later that evening. The Dresden, Ohio ace then moved up inside of the top ten and left Huset's with a solid tenth place effort in the $53,000 to win 'Silver Dollar Nationals.' Complete results from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series weekend can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Earns Trio of Runner-Ups in Hectic Week!

(July 16, 2023) Devin Moran had four high-profile Super Late Model races on his calendar from July 10-15 in the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Up first was a $20,000 to win XR Super Series showdown on Monday at Dubuque Speedway in Dubuque, Iowa. Devin won his heat race and led laps 19-47 of the 50-lap headliner before settling for an impressive runner-up showing behind only winner Bobby Pierce. On the 1/4-mile oval at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa a day later on Tuesday, Devin set Fast Time of the 32 entrants during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying, won his heat race, and led laps 6-12 in the 40-lapper prior to winding up with another second place finish behind only $10,000 victor Jonathan Davenport.

Following a rain-out on Friday night at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #99 team to the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri on Saturday evening for the annual running of the 'CMH Diamond Nationals,' which boasted a $15,000 paycheck. Devin placed second in his loaded heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the third row in the 50-lap main event. The Dresden, Ohio ace, who currently finds himself sixth in the latest LOLMDS point standings, then blasted up to second to nab his third straight runner-up performance behind only race winner Jonathan Davenport! Complete results from each of these contests can be found online at www.xrsuperseries.com and www.lucasdirt.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Devin Moran Pockets $5,000 in Gopher 50 Prelim!

(July 9, 2023) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil MLRA Series co-sanctioned the NAPA Auto Parts 'Gopher 50' from July 6-8 at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The three-day spectacular kicked off with a pair of $5,000 to win preliminary events. In Thursday's opener, Devin Moran ran second in his heat race, but later grabbed the point on lap 12 of the feature and led the remainder of the 25-lapper to claim the $5,000 payday over Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, and Tyler Erb. On Thursday evening, Devin placed second in his heat race and seventh in the 25-lap main event.

With a whopping S50,000 top prize up for grabs on Saturday at Deer Creek Speedway, Devin rolled off from the inside of the second row in the 75-lap headliner by virtue of racking up the third most points during preliminary action. The Dresden, Ohio ace then had a solid run going in the 'Gopher 50' until slowing to draw a lap 55 caution flag, which helped drop him to an eleventh place showing. Complete results from all three races can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Bags Fifth Place Effort in $30,000 Freedom 60

(July 2, 2023) The weekend leading into the Independence Day holiday took the Double Down Motorsports (DDM) team to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio on June 30 and July 1 for the annual running of the 'Freedom 60,' which was once again sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. In preliminary action on Friday night, Devin Moran laid down the second quickest time around his hometown oval during qualifying prior to running second in his 20-lap prelim feature behind only $3,000 victor Hudson O'Neal.

With a $30,000 paycheck up for grabs in Saturday's annual 'Freedom 60' grand finale, Devin started and finished fifth in the 60-lapper behind only race winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Max Blair, and Hudson O'Neal. The Dresden, Ohio star also finds himself fifth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting MCS. Complete results from the two-day extravaganza in the Buckeye State can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Devin Moran Claims Top Five in $50k Firecracker 100

(June 25, 2023) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #99 team to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania from June 22-24 for the 17th edition of the 'Firecracker 100.' The tripleheader weekend kicked off with a pair of $5,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs. In Thursday's show that actually ended on Friday afternoon due to inclement weather, Devin Moran ran second in his heat race and third in the 25-lap feature behind only winner Tim McCreadie and runner-up Spencer Hughes. Later on Friday night, Devin won his heat race, led the first nineteen circuits of the 25-lapper, and eventually placed third again behind only victor Max Blair and runner-up Daulton Wilson.

When Saturday rolled around in the Keystone State, a whopping $50,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the conclusion of the 'Firecracker 100.' Devin once again secured a heat race triumph prior to rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. The Dresden, Ohio ace then advanced up to fifth in the contest and ultimately finished behind only winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Jonathan Davenport, and Gregg Satterlee. Devin currently finds himself sixth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings leaving Lernerville. Complete results from the last three days can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Moran Sixth in Mountain Moonshine Classic Opener

(June 18, 2023) Double Down Motorsports (DDM) made the trek to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on June 16-17 for the 'Mountain Moonshine Classic.' In his $5,000 to win preliminary show on Friday night at the reconfigured Volunteer State venue, Devin Moran timed in ninth fastest in Group A during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying prior to advancing up to sixth in the 30-lap feature event. With a whopping $50,000 first place prize on the line in Saturday's grand finale, Devin placed third in his stacked heat race and ultimately wound up sixteenth in the final rundown of the 60-lap headliner. The Dresden, Ohio ace currently finds himself fifth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Smoky Mountain. Complete results from the entire weekend can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photos)

Devin Moran Wins Heat; Nabs Top Ten in DLM Dream

(June 13, 2023) A very lucrative stretch of Super Late Model racing greeted the Double Down Motorsports (DDM) team from June 8-12 in the states of Ohio and Indiana. In the pair of $12,000 to win preliminary shows to kick off the 29th Annual 'Dirt Late Model Dream' at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, Devin Moran finished an impressive runner-up behind only Ricky Thornton, Jr. in his 25-lap feature on Thursday and twelfth in his 25-lapper on Friday. In Saturday's grand finale that boasted a $129,000 first place prize, Devin won his heat race in preliminary action prior to slipping to eighth in the final rundown of the 100-lap crown jewel headliner.

Following the three-day weekend at the "Big E," the action quickly shifted to Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana on Monday, June 12, as a whopping $100,000 payday was on the line with the XR Super Series. Devin stopped the clock third fastest in Group A during the qualifying session before placing second in his heat race. The Dresden, Ohio star then unfortunately suffered an early flat tire in the 100-lap main event and ultimately wound up thirteenth in the final finishing order. Complete results from both Eldora and Kokomo can be viewed online by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com and www.xrsuperseries.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Moran Grabs Top Ten in Historic 100 Opener at WVMS

(June 4, 2023) Another busy week for the #99 team started on Wednesday, May 31 at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series presided over a $23,023 to win shootout at the Cincinnati-area venue. Devin Moran won his heat race in preliminary action, but a wrong tire choice in the 50-lap feature caused him to slip back to a nineteenth place performance.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series then took the Double Down Motorsports (DDM) team to the sprawling West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, West Virginia on June 2-3 for the 'Historic 100.' In Friday's $10,000 to win weekend opener, Devin ran third in his loaded heat race prior to finishing ninth in the 30-lap main event. Saturday's program, which was slated to boast a $50,000 top prize, was then unfortunately rained-out prior to the running of the 60-lap headliner. Complete results from both Florence and WVMS can be accessed online at www.floseries.com and www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Devin Moran Inherits Show-Me 100 Win; Pockets $50,000!!!

(May 28, 2023) Devin Moran and Double Down Motorsports (DDM) followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri on May 25-27 for the 31st edition of the 'Show-Me 100.' The busy Memorial Day holiday weekend started with a pair of $6,000 to win preliminary events. On Thursday night in the opener, Devin ran third in his heat race prior to blasting all the way up to eighth in the 45-lap 'Cowboy Classic.' At Wheatland on Friday evening, Devin once again placed third in his heat race and eighth in the 40-lap feature event.

When Saturday rolled around in the Show-Me State, a huge crowd assembled at Lucas Oil Speedway to see who would walk away with the whopping $50,000 first place prize in the 'Show-Me 100.' By virtue of racking up the fifth most points in preliminary action, Devin started the 100-lap crown jewel headliner from the inside of the third row. The Dresden, Ohio superstar then worked his way up to the second spot on the rugged racing surface to cross underneath the checkers in the second position. However, Devin was awarded the hefty $50,000 winner's check when apparent victor Ricky Thornton, Jr. failed post-race technical inspection. The 'Show-Me 100' triumph marks Devin's biggest career victory!!! Complete results from the entire weekend at Wheatland can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

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