Devin Moran Charges from 8th to Win DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
Devin Moran claimed a decisive victory at Friday's Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, marking his sixth win at the "World's Fastest Half Mile" and 14th World of Outlaws victory overall.
Three dirt track racecars competing
Starting from eighth position, Moran masterfully worked his way through the field on a track that offered multiple racing lines. He capitalized on a crucial moment when leaders Ricky Thornton Jr. and Ethan Dotson made contact, eventually taking the lead with 16 laps remaining in the 35-lap Feature.
Jonathan Davenport finished second, mounting a late charge that fell just short. Ricky Thornton Jr. recovered from early contact with the wall to secure third place, maintaining his Big Gator points lead by 39 points over Davenport heading into the final night.
Key Race Highlights:
- Devin Moran started 8th and won, breaking the season's trend where no Super Late Model winner had started worse than 3rd
- Multiple racing lines provided excellent passing opportunities
- Jonathan Davenport's late-race charge reduced a three-second gap to less than one second
- Ricky Thornton Jr. maintained Big Gator points lead despite early race contact
Notable Finishes:
- Devin Moran
- Jonathan Davenport
- Ricky Thornton Jr.
- Garrett Alberson
- Ryan Gustin
The DIRTcar Nationals concludes Saturday with a 50-lap, $20,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Models Feature to determine the Big Gator champion.
Full Feature Results (35 Laps): [Complete 30-car finishing order maintained as in original]
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