Dunn Benson Motorsports Selects Devin Moran as Driver for 2019
(December 5, 2018) Dunn Benson Motorsports and owner Kemp Lamm are excited to announce Devin Moran from Dresden, OH will pilot the iconic #1 for Dunn Benson Motorsports in 2019. Devin Moran is the son of Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame driver Donnie Moran who is known as one of the top five all-time great drivers over his career. Devin Moran along with his brother Wylie Moran will relocate to Dunn, NC after the first of the year and start preparing the Dunn Benson cars to run the full Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2019 and contend for the series championship.

Devin just 24 years old, is already well accomplished in the dirt late model world with numerous feature wins all over the country. Devin won the 2017 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rookie of the Year Award along with winning two World of Outlaw Late Model Series feature events and finishing 4th in the final series point standings in 2017. In 2018 Devin won four features and finished 4th in the final version of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings. | full press release

Moran and Tye Twarog Racing to Run Partial Schedule Together in 2019
(December 5, 2018) On the heels of a very successful 2018 racing season which saw Devin Moran pilot the Tye Twarog-backed #9 machine to four feature victories and a fourth place finish in the final version of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series point standings, both parties announced today that they will run a partial schedule together during the upcoming 2019 campaign. In fact, the '19 season will be the final year that Tye will field a Super Late Model team. After seventeen seasons as a car owner in some fashion and three straight years of fielding a car on the competitive WOOLMS tour, Tye will scale back his operation in 2019 before calling it quits. (Todd Healy Photo)

"I really feel like this is the right time to scale back and eventually get away from owning a car following the 2019 season," stated Twarog recently in a telephone conversation. "I've been doing this for a long time now and the last three years have been on a national level running with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. The decision doesn't really have anything to do with money at all, it's just time for me to relax some more and spend time with my family. Devin (Moran) and I will run a partial schedule together next year and I am really looking forward to having some fun with him just trying to win big races - not chasing any points!" | full press release

Moran Fifth in World Finals Opener; Finishes Fourth in WOOLMS Points
(November 4, 2018) The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series wrapped up their 2018 season at the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina from November 1-3 in the 12th annual running of the 'World of Outlaws World Finals' presented by Can-Am. A pair of $12,000 to win contests were held in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Charlotte-area speedplant. During the two rounds of time trials, Devin Moran stopped the clock eleventh quickest in Group B for Friday's show, while he knocked down the twenty-eighth fastest lap in Group A for Saturday's spectacular.

On Friday night, Devin scored the victory in his loaded heat race and later redrew the fifth starting spot for the 50-lap headliner, which was pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to a midnight curfew. During the daytime affair, Devin ran a strong race and eventually finished right where he started... in the fifth position behind only victor Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, Mike Marlar, and Scott Bloomquist. In the 'World Finals' finale later that night, Devin placed fifth in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and tenth in the 50-lapper. The Dresden, Ohio ace was officially etched into fourth in the final version of the WOOLMS point standings following the long season. Complete results from the season-ending 'World Finals' weekend can be obtained online by clicking on www.woolms.com.

Devin Moran Victorious in Coors Light Fall Classic for $15,000!
(October 28, 2018) Devin Moran, of Dresden, Ohio, claimed his fifth feature victory of 2018 - behind the wheel of Tommy Pope's #22 Longhorn Chassis - over the October 26-27 weekend in the annual running of the Coors Light 'Fall Classic' at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Mississippi! On Friday night during the qualifying session, Devin laid down the fifth fastest lap in Group B on a treacherous racing surface from heavy rainfall the prior 24 hours. On a much better track on Saturday evening, Devin grabbed the third transfer spot through his heat race and later started from the inside of the sixth row in the 100-lap headliner. Devin then drove to the front of the stellar field, took the lead on lap 75, and held the point for all but one circuit during the remainder of the contest to pocket the $15,000 winner's check. Finishing behind him at the checkered flag of the exciting race was Brandon Overton, Earl Pearson, Jr., David Breazeale, and Tyler Erb! Complete results from last night in the Magnolia State can be accessed online at www.whynotmotorsportspark.com. (Robert Holman / DirtOnDirt.com Photo)

Moran Enters Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth
(October 22, 2018) Next up on the racing calendar for DMR/TTR was a visit to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio from October 19-21 for the 38th edition of the 'Dirt Track World Championship.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season finale took place at the facility on the banks of the Ohio River and a gargantuan $100,000 paycheck was on the line. Devin Moran placed tenth in his first heat race on Friday night prior to running second in his final prelim. After finishing fifth in his B-Main on Saturday evening, Devin wound up seventh in the final finishing order of the $3,000 to win 'Jim Dunn Memorial' for non-qualifiers. The Dresden, Ohio ace unfortunately could not make his way into the 100-lap DTWC, which was pushed back to Sunday afternoon due to inclement weather and was won by Josh Richards. Complete results from PRP can be obtained by accessing www.lucasdirt.com.

Devin Moran Drives to Sixth in World 100 Prelim at Eldora!
(October 14, 2018) Donnie Moran Racing / Tye Twarog Racing trekked back to the hallowed grounds of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on October 12-13 for the completion of the rain-postponed 'World 100.' The dirt-slinging action was slated to get back underway at the "Big E" on Friday evening with a pair of Twin 25s, but the $10,000 to win prelim shows were pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather. Devin Moran knocked down the seventh quickest time overall during the qualifying session before finishing third in his loaded heat race. Devin was then able to pick off six competitors during the 25-lap daytime sprint to score a strong sixth place performance behind only race winner Josh Richards, Chris Madden, Mike Marlar, Don O'Neal, and Earl Pearson, Jr.

Following a quick reworking of the racetrack for Saturday night's grand finale, the 48th edition of the 'World 100' took center stage and a whopping $51,000 paycheck was up for grabs. Devin ran a strong second in his stacked heat race, which allowed him to roll off from the inside of the fifth row for the start of the 100-lap crown jewel extravaganza. The Dresden, Ohio star battled around the top ten early in the distance before ultimately slipping to a sixteenth place effort. Complete results from the hectic day/night doubleheader at Eldora Speedway can be accessed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Moran Dominates Jim Dunn Memorial for $10,000 Windfall!
(October 7, 2018) Dresden, Ohio ace Devin Moran racked up his fourth victory of the 2018 racing season on Saturday evening, October 6 in the annual running of the 'Jim Dunn Memorial' at Midway Speedway in Crooksville, Ohio! After qualifying well, Devin won his heat race to earn the outside of the front row for the start of the unsanctioned main event. Devin grabbed the top spot at the drop of the green flag and led each of the 60 circuits to secure the $10,000 payday over Mike Benedum, Brent Larson, Eddie Carrier, Jr., and Colten Burdette! Complete results from the 36th Annual 'Jim Dunn Memorial' can be accessed by visiting the Midway Speedway Facebook page. (Tyler Carr Photo)

Devin Moran Runner-Up in Outlaw Invasion Opener; Fourth in Finale!
(September 30, 2018) Devin Moran and the Donnie Moran Racing / Tye Twarog Racing team traveled to Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio on September 28-29 for the 'Outlaw Invasion' weekend, which featured two separate World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series programs. In Friday night's $8,000 to win opener, Devin won his heat race and later led the first 34 circuits in the 40-lapper before finishing an impressive runner-up behind only victor Tyler Erb. At Atomic on Saturday evening in the $10,000 to win finale, Devin placed second in his heat race before moving past four competitors during the 50-lap headliner to nab a strong fourth place performance behind only race winner Tyler Erb, Mike Marlar, and Brandon Sheppard. The Dresden, Ohio star still sits fourth in the latest WOOLMS point standings with only two series races remaining on the schedule.

Devin also entered an Open Wheel Modified throughout the weekend and after a twentieth place finish in the $1,000 to win opener on Friday, he drove to a sterling runner-up effort behind only $5,000 winner Jacob Hawkins in Saturday's final night. Complete results from the doubleheader weekend can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.

Moran Runner-Up with Outlaws at Selinsgrove & Outlaw Speedways!
(September 24, 2018) The #9 team was back in competition with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series from September 21-23 at both Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York and Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. In a $10,000 to win show at Outlaw, which started on Friday and culminated on Sunday due to inclement weather, Devin Moran placed third in his heat race prior to ultimately finishing second in the rain-postponed 50-lapper behind only victor Brandon Sheppard. At Selinsgrove in the $10,000 to win 'National Open' on Saturday evening, Devin knocked down the quickest lap in Group B during qualifying, won his heat race, and later advanced to an impressive runner-up showing in the 50-lap headliner behind only race winner Chris Madden. Full results from the doubleheader weekend can be obtained by clicking on www.woolms.com.

Devin Moran Moves Forward in Eldora Twin 25; World 100 Postponed
(September 9, 2018) Devin Moran was one of the 101 entrants that piled into the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from September 6-8 to compete in the 48th edition of the 'World 100.' Things kicked off on Thursday night - actually the wee hours of Friday morning after a long rain delay - with a pair of Twin 25 programs, each of which paid $10,000 to the winner. Devin ran sixth in his stacked heat race prior to picking up the victory in his B-Main. Devin then picked off nine competitors during the 25-lapper at the "Big E" en route to a thirteenth place showing in night one. Friday's $10,000 to win Twin 25s and Saturday's prestigious 'World 100,' which was scheduled to boast a $51,000 windfall, both fell victim to the rainy remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon and have been postponed until October 12-13. Full results from Thursday's start to the crown jewel extravaganza can be accessed by pointing your Internet browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Moran Fifth in Tyler County Opener; Bad Luck in Hillbilly Hundred
(September 3, 2018) The #9 team invaded Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on September 1-2 and for a big doubleheader weekend. On Saturday evening in the $5,000 to win 'Outhouse 30,' Devin Moran won his heat race in preliminary action before winding up fifth in the 30-lapper behind only victor Colten Burdette, Tyler Erb, Chris Garnes, and Jared Hawkins. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series then rolled into town on Sunday to preside over the annual 'Hillbilly Hundred,' which paid out a whopping $50,000 to the winner. Unfortunately, Devin's night was a short one, as problems during his heat race led to a tenth place prelim finish and kept him from competing in his consolation event and the 100-lap headliner. Complete results from both shows can be accessed online at www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.

Devin Moran Fourth in Dirt Million Duel at Mansfield!
(August 26, 2018) The Donnie Moran Racing / Tye Twarog Racing team made their way to the pristine Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio on August 24-25 to compete in the inaugural running of the highly-publicized 'Dirt Million.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the two-day spectacular, which kicked off on Friday night with a pair of $10,000 to win 'Dirt Million' duels. Devin Moran set Fast Time during the qualifying session prior to picking up the heat race triumph. After starting the 30-lap duel from the pole position, Devin ran a strong race and eventually crossed underneath the checkers in the fourth position behind only victor Jonathan Davenport, Ricky Weiss, and Don O'Neal!

A huge standing-room-only crowd was then on hand to witness the largest paying Super Late Model show of 2018 on Saturday, as a whopping nearly $203,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Devin placed fourth in the dash, which enabled him to start the 100-lap 'Dirt Million' from the outside of the second row. Unfortunately, his race was a short one, as a broken driveshaft on lap seven dropped the Dresden, Ohio ace to twenty-eighth in the final finishing order. Full results from the lucrative 'Dirt Million' weekend can be obtained by visiting www.lucasdirt.com.

World of Outlaws Heats Back Up with Four Race East Coast Swing
(August 19, 2018) The extended World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series weekend wrapped up tonight at Eriez Speedway in Hammett, Pennsylvania and yet another $10,000 payday was on the line. Devin Moran, of Dresden, Ohio, stopped the clock tenth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session and later ran fifth in his stacked heat race. Following a triumph in his B-Main, Devin blitzed past ten cars during the 50-lapper on his way to a steady eighth place showing.

(August 18, 2018) Another rainy night greeted the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series tonight at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, but the $10,000 to win show was able to soldier on to an early morning finish. Devin Moran knocked down the seventh quickest lap in Group B during time trials prior to placing third in his loaded heat race. Devin then scooted past seven competitors during the 40-lap feature en route to a third place podium effort behind only race winner Mike Marlar and runner-up Brandon Sheppard!

(August 17, 2018) Mother Nature was not invited, but joined up again with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series for the second event of a four-day stretch of races throughout the eastern United States. Afternoon thunderstorms settled over Williams Grove Speedway and tonight's $10,000 to win contest at the historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania oval has been cancelled.

(August 16, 2018) The first event of a four-race World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series swing through the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania took place earlier tonight at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware. Devin Moran logged the sixth quickest time overall during the qualifying session before running second in heat race action. After drawing the fifth starting spot and with passing at a premium during the $10,000 to win main event, Devin eventually netted a solid fifth place performance in the 40-lapper behind only victor Chris Madden, Rick Eckert, Brandon Sheppard, and Mike Marlar.

Busy World of Outlaws Week for #9 Team in Wisconsin & Iowa
(August 6, 2018) Heavy rain forced the cancellation of tonight's World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series special at Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa. The $10,000 to win 'Farley 50' will not be rescheduled.

(August 4, 2018) Things wrapped up in the Badger State tonight in the finale of the 'USA Nationals' at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway, as the whopping $50,000 winner's check had the attention of everyone at the New Richmond, Wisconsin facility. Devin Moran started the 100-lap crown jewel main event from the pole position after his impressive preliminary performance the night prior. Devin was not able to duplicate his Friday efforts; however, and slid out of the top ten with an ill-handling ride to finish in the eleventh spot.

(August 3, 2018) Preliminary action for the 31st Annual 'USA Nationals' took place earlier this evening at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. For the first time in the crown jewel event's storied history, a double set of heat races with combined passing points were held to set the lineups for Saturday's $50,000 to win extravaganza. Devin Moran finished second in both of his heat races and later won the dash to earn the pole position for tomorrow night's 100-lap 'USA Nationals!'

(August 2, 2018) The 31st edition of the 'USA Nationals' got underway tonight at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. A stout 45 car field made their way to the track located near the Minnesota/Wisconsin border for the $6,000 to win preliminary event. Devin Moran continued his success during World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series time trials by picking up another Fast Time honor before securing the second spot in his loaded heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the fourth row in the 40-lap feature, Devin streaked all the way up to second prior to settling for a strong third place podium effort behind only victor Brandon Sheppard and runner-up Jonathan Davenport!

(July 31, 2018) Another $10,000 top prize was on the line tonight with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series at the sprawling Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wisconsin. In the annual 'Sun Drop Shootout,' Devin Moran once again earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session prior to picking up an impressive heat race triumph. After drawing the third starting spot before the drop of the green flag in the 50-lapper, Devin ran amongst the top five throughout the feature distance and eventually guided his #9 machine home in the fifth position behind only race winner Chris Madden, Shane Clanton, Jonathan Davenport, and Don O'Neal!

(July 30, 2018) A very short turnaround greeted the #9 team following the big PDC weekend, as they were in the pit area tonight at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series presided over the competition at Plymouth and a strong 36 car field was on hand to gun for the $10,000 windfall. Devin Moran set a New Track Record during the qualifying session and later ran second in heat race action. After starting the 50-lap feature distance from the inside of the third row, Devin drove up to second to finish a very close runner-up behind only victor Brandon Sheppard!

Moran Masters Fairbury to Win $30,000 Prairie Dirt Classic!!!
(July 29, 2018) Securing the biggest victory of his young racing career, rising star Devin Moran won the 29th Annual 'Prairie Dirt Classic' over the July 27-28 weekend at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois! On Friday night at FALS, Devin posted the quickest time in Group B during World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series qualifying and later led his 25-lap qualifying feature from flag-to-flag to score the $2,500 triumph over Ryan Unzicker, Rick Eckert, and Michael Kloos. The Dresden, Ohio ace then drew the third starting spot for Saturday's 100-lap 'Prairie Dirt Classic' headliner.

In front of a huge, raucous crowd at the 1/4-mile bullring, Devin fell back a few positions early in the distance before turning up the wick against the stout field of national and regional competitors. Devin hugged the inside lane to grab the point from Brandon Sheppard on lap 42 and then swapped the lead with Sheppard on several occasions as the entertaining race wore on. He then took the lead for good on the 79th circuit and steered his Donnie Moran Racing / Tye Twarog Racing #9 XR1 Rocket Chassis to victory to claim the $30,000 windfall over a hard charging Mike Marlar, Brandon Sheppard, Chris Madden, and Billy Drake! Full results from the 'Prairie Dirt Classic' weekend in the Land of Lincoln can be found online at www.woolms.com. (Rick Neff Photo)

Devin Moran Follows WOOLMS Tour to Upper Midwest
(July 24, 2018) Following a ten-day break, Devin Moran was back in World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series competition tonight at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa. A 23 car field assembled at the sprawling Hawkeye State speedplant to vie for the $10,000 top prize. Devin earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session and later scored the victory in his loaded heat race. Unfortunately, he developed engine problems during the prelims and was forced to unload a back-up car to start at the tail of the 40-lap main event. The Dresden, Ohio star was then able to work his way past eleven competitors during the headliner and salvaged a twelfth place feature outing.

(July 14, 2018) Devin Moran and his #9 team rolled into Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota tonight to battle the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series for a $10,000 payday. Devin claimed the seventeenth quickest time overall during the qualifying session and later placed fifth in his stacked heat race. The Dresden, Ohio ace then moved up a couple of spots during the course of the 50-lap main event to leave the Gopher State with a twelfth place showing.

(July 13, 2018) Next up was a visit to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota tonight for another $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series contest. Devin Moran knocked down the ninth quickest time overall during the qualifying session prior to running second in heat race action. After starting the 50-lapper from the outside of the third row and dropping back outside of the top ten, Devin stormed back towards the front to eventually land on the podium in the third position behind only victor Mike Marlar and runner-up Brandon Sheppard!

(July 10, 2018) The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series took the #9 team to Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, South Dakota tonight for the series most western stop of the 2018 campaign. Devin Moran clicked off the seventh fastest time overall during qualifying before placing third in his stacked heat race. Devin then started the $10,000 to win affair from the inside of the third row and eventually finished right where he started after fifty green flag laps... in the fifth spot behind only race winner Brandon Sheppard, Mike Marlar, Chris Madden, and Rick Eckert!

(July 7, 2018) Another $10,000 payday was on the line tonight at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota, as the 39th edition of the 'Gopher 50' drew a stout 30 car field. Devin Moran laid down the fourth quickest lap during World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series qualifying and later placed fifth in his loaded heat race. The Dresden, Ohio ace then blasted past eight competitors during the 50-lap headliner en route to a strong fifth place performance behind only victor Mike Marlar, Shane Clanton, Tyler Erb, and Brandon Sheppard!

(July 6, 2018) A busy six race stretch across the Upper Midwest with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series got underway tonight with a $10,000 to win program at Dubuque Speedway in Dubuque, Iowa. Devin Moran stopped the clock seventh fastest overall during time trials prior to running second in heat race action. After starting the 40-lap main event in the fifth spot, Devin hung around the top five on the rugged racing surface and eventually brought his #9 machine home in the sixth finishing position behind only winner Brandon Sheppard, Chris Simpson, Jimmy Mars, Brian Birkhofer, and Tyler Erb.

Devin Moran Kicks Off Hectic Stretch with First Win of 2018!
(July 3, 2018) The hectic stretch of racing leading up to the 4th of July holiday wrapped up tonight at the nearby Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided over another $12,000 to win throwdown. In front of a huge crowd at MCS, Devin Moran thrilled his local fans by knocking down the second fastest lap in Group A during qualifying before picking up an exciting heat race triumph. After starting third on the grid in the 50-lap headliner, Devin had visions of competing for the win, but an ill-handling ride caused him to eventually slide back to eleventh in the final finishing order.

(July 1, 2018) Following a long overnight drive from the St. Louis area, Devin Moran and the #9 team found themselves in the pit area at Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio tonight for the 'Freedom 50,' which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Devin placed fourth in heat race action and later started the $12,000 to win main event from the outside of the eighth row. Devin then blasted past eight competitors during the 50-lap contest to leave Mansfield with a solid eighth place performance.

(June 30, 2018) Fresh off their big win last night in the Hoosier State, the #9 team was back at it again tonight at Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri. Another $10,000 top prize was on the line in a similar World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals co-sanctioned shootout. Devin Moran earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session prior to scoring another heat race triumph. Devin then drew the pole position for the 50-lap contest and battled all over the top five throughout the action-packed race. The Dresden, Ohio star then nearly pulled off a last lap slider for the victory before settling for an impressive runner-up showing behind only victor Brandon Sheppard!

(June 29, 2018) Devin Moran, of Dresden, Ohio, reached victory lane tonight at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana to score his first triumph of the 2018 racing season! In the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals co-sanctioned clash, Devin laid down the fastest lap in his group during qualifying prior to picking up the victory in his heat race. After drawing the third starting spot before the drop of the green flag in the 30-lap headliner, Devin stalked leader Shannon Babb around the sprawling speedplant and eventually made the pass for the lead on the 25th circuit. He went on to lead the remainder of the feature distance to pocket the $10,000 paycheck ahead of Babb, Mike Marlar, Brian Shirley, and Kent Robinson! (Jimmy Dearing Photo)