Devin Moran Dominates Lucas Oil Brownstown Icebreaker, Takes $25,000 Win
Devin Moran claimed his second consecutive Indiana Icebreaker victory at Brownstown Speedway, leading all 50 laps to secure the $25,000 top prize. The Dresden, Ohio native held off defending series champion Ricky Thornton Jr. by 1.118 seconds, with Jonathan Davenport finishing third after passing Mike Marlar on the final lap.
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The win marked Moran's fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the season and 19th of his career. He and Thornton left Brownstown tied for the points lead in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship.
Moran dominated from the start, though he faced pressure throughout the race, particularly during a lap 33 restart when Thornton briefly took the lead with a slider in turn four. However, Moran quickly reclaimed the top spot and maintained it until the checkered flag.
Key Race Details:
- Winner: Devin Moran (Dresden, OH)
- Runner-up: Ricky Thornton Jr. (Chandler, AZ)
- Third Place: Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA)
- Race Length: 50 Laps
- Margin of Victory: 1.118 seconds
- Total Winner's Earnings: $26,100
The victory came in Moran's Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis, powered by a Clements Racing Engine. The win further solidified his position as a championship contender, setting up what promises to be an exciting season-long battle with Thornton and Davenport.
Championship Standings (Top 3):
- Devin Moran - 1640 points
- Ricky Thornton Jr. - 1640 points
- Jonathan Davenport - 1585 points