Devin Moran Charges from 11th to Win $15,000 at All-Tech Winternationals
Devin Moran captured his first-ever victory at All-Tech Raceway, earning $15,000 in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Wieland Winter Nationals. Starting from 11th position, Moran masterfully worked his way through the field in an action-packed race that saw six lead changes among four drivers.
Sprint car racing on dirt track
The 50-lap feature showcased intense battles throughout, with Moran taking the lead for good on lap 43. He held off a charging Jonathan Davenport in a green-white-checkered finish after a late caution with two laps remaining.
Key Race Highlights:
- Winner: Devin Moran (16th career Lucas Oil victory)
- Second: Jonathan Davenport (started 14th)
- Third: Tyler Erb (started 17th, Hard Charger Award)
- Lead Changes: 6 among 4 drivers
- Margin of Victory: 2.315 seconds
- Total Race Time: 33 minutes 53 seconds
The victory came in Moran's Roger Sellers-owned Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis, powered by a Clements Racing Engine. The Dresden, Ohio native praised the track conditions, comparing the racing lines to sprint car racing and calling All-Tech "a top five track in the country."
The top five finishers were:
- Devin Moran
- Jonathan Davenport
- Tyler Erb
- Garrett Alberson
- Tim McCreadie
The race featured multiple lead changes between Brandon Overton (laps 1-2), Garrett Alberson (laps 3-9), Ricky Thornton Jr. (laps 10-12, 16-43), and Devin Moran (laps 13-15, 44-50). The dramatic finish came after Thornton's night ended with a hard impact into the front stretch wall with two laps remaining.