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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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