Devin Moran Earns First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Title
Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES – BATAVIA, OH – After consecutive runner-up finishes, including a heartbreaking last lap loss to Hudson O’Neal in 2023, Devin Moran is now the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion.
Moran, 31, of Dresden, Ohio, joins a distinguished list of drivers who have etched their names in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series history book, becoming the tenth different tour champion. Moran will receive $250,000 at the series awards banquet, a new record for the series champion in dirt late model racing.
Entering the finale at Eldora Speedway, Moran held a 15-point lead over defending champion Ricky Thornton Jr. – meaning he only needed to finish ahead of Thornton in the 100-lap season-ending race to secure the championship.
Ultimately, Moran secured a fourth-place finish, earning his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Championship by an 85-point lead. Thornton finished the race several laps behind after contact on lap 61 forced him to the pits for repairs.
“This is amazing. I feel like we’ve been so good and so consistent, this is honestly a sigh of relief,” Moran said about his runner-up position in the championship standings over the past two years.
“I feel like we had a great car throughout the entire playoffs, and that was definitely the key. Being the first in my family to win a Lucas Oil championship is extremely meaningful. I have such a loyal fan base, friends, family, and sponsors – we couldn’t have done it without them,” Moran added.
“Thank you to Roger Sellars and his family for trusting me with this opportunity. Driving for Double Down Motorsports has been a dream, and I look forward to what we can achieve together in the years ahead. The hard work and dedication of my team every day means everything. They never stop pushing for our goals, and I can’t thank them enough.”
Moran finished his championship season with nine wins, 23 podium finishes, and 38 top-five finishes.
The Double Down Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Lazydays RV, C&W Trucking, Hazen Services, BOMAG, Anthony’s Pizza, Red Oak Pub, Refuel Wellness, Pee Wee’s Wrecker Service, Car Source Auto, McHugh Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Eibach Springs, VP Fuels, Smoky Mountain Speedway, and Haulin’ Haskell’s.
2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund: 1. $250,000, 2. $200,000, 3. $150,000, 4.$125,000, 5. $100,000, 6. $80,000, 7. $60,000, 8. $55,000, 9. $50,000, 10. $45,000, 11. $40,000, 12. $35,000, 13. $30,000, 14. $25,000, 15. $20,000
Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Standings:
Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – YTD Earnings
1 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden OH – 9175 – $353,649
2 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler AZ – 9090 – $565,600
3 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville GA – 9010 – $477,100
4 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville IN – 8725 – $366,300
5 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin IL – 8265 – $278,825
6 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces NM – 8020 – $208,050
7 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans GA – 7645 – $172,700
8 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville NC – 6975 – $140,425
9 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton NC – 6890 – $128,950
10 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville GA – 6685 – $107,700
11 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham IA – 6355 – $93,575
12 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore MN – 6165 – $97,800
13 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter FL – 5965 – $89,250
14 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover PA – 5210 – $59,225
*Earnings do not include points fund or other awards paid at the Championship Awards Banquet.
Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champions:
2025 – Devin Moran
2024 – Ricky Thornton Jr.
2023 – Hudson O’Neal
2022 – Tim McCreadie
2021 – Tim McCreadie
2020 – Jimmy Owens
2019 – Jonathan Davenport
2018 – Jonathan Davenport
2017 – Josh Richards
2016 – Scott Bloomquist
2015 – Jonathan Davenport
2014 – Don O’Neal
2013 – Jimmy Owens
2012 – Jimmy Owens
2011 – Jimmy Owens
2010 – Scott Bloomquist
2009 – Scott Bloomquist
2008 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2006 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2005 – Earl Pearson Jr.
