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July 11
34 Raceway,
West Burlington, IA
Sanction: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (Slocum 50) - $15,555
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 12, 10:26 am)
Moran collects $15,555 in nonstop Slocum 50
Slocum 50
- Devin Moran
- Hudson O'Neal
- Daulton Wilson
- Ricky Thornton Jr.
- Garrett Alberson
- Tim McCreadie
- Carson Ferguson
- Jonathan Davenport
- Mike Marlar
- Drake Troutman
- Earl Pearson Jr.
- Rich Bell
- Chad Simpson
- Derrick Stewart
- Max Blair
- Clay Harris
- Brenden Smith
- Boom Briggs
- Jimmy Owens
- Frank Heckenast Jr.
- Cory Lawler
- Spencer Diercks
- Ross Robinson
- Kayden Clatt
Devin Moran (99) and Tim McCreadie (1) battle for the early lead.
What won the race: Winning an early back-and-forth battle with polesitter Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, grabbed the point for good on the 14th lap and dominated the rest of Thursday's Slocum 50 at 34 Raceway for his second straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory and fourth of the season. Hudson O'Neal, in his first start since this week's return to the SSI Motorsports ride formerly occupied by series points leader Ricky Thornton Jr., finished 2.547 seconds behind Moran at the checkers of the caution-free event, with Daulton Wilson close behind in third. Thornton finished fourth after starting in the seventh row.
Quotable: "We're right on track. I feel like we've really hit our stride here the last couple of weeks. I think that's eight or nine podiums in a row, you know," Moran said. "That's just a testimony to how great my crew guys are and how great my car owner and this whole team is for sure."
Key notes: Moran, who earned $15,555, notched his 12th career full-field Lucas Oil Series victory. ... En route to victory lane, Moran drove a reverse lap down the frontstretch extending his left hand to represent the No. 5 formerly driven by race honoree Brent Slocum; the event annually pays tribute to the 28-year-old track champion who died in a pit accident there in 2005. ... The week's big newsmakers ran well with Hudson O'Neal second in his return to the SSI Motorsports car and series points leader Ricky Thornton Jr. finishing fourth in his Koehler Motorsports debut. ... Third-finishing Daulton Wilson got his best series finish since Memorial Day weekend's Show-Me 100. ... Polesitter Tim McCreadie led twice for five laps (1, 10-13) before slipping back to finish sixth as he continues to look for his first victory in the Rocket Chassis house car. McCreadie's lap-10 pass came in an aggressive crossover move as he dove under Moran in turn one. ... The 50-lapper lasted just 14 minutes, with 10 drivers completing the distance and 18 running at the finish.
On the move: Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., in his debut with Koehler Motorsports, started 13th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Moran’s Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Lazydays RV, Big River Steel, McHugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ram Fiat, CarSourceAuto.com, Red Oak Pub, C&W Trucking & Sons, Inc., Bomag, Southeastern Equipment, VP Race Fuels, Eibach Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Accu-Force Dynos, Lucas Oil Products, Smoky Mountain Speedway, Haulin’ Haskel’s, Lincoln Smith Racing, GE Auto Sales and WME Detailing.
Points chase: After 34 Raceway: 1. Ricky Thornton Jr. (4,160); 2. Jonathan Davenport (3,905); 3. Devin Moran (3,855); 4. Tim McCreadie (3,535); T5. Hudson O'Neal (3,440); T5. Mike Marlar (3,440); 7. Daulton Wilson (3,390); 8. Garrett Alberson (3,355); 9. Jimmy Owens (3,210); 10. Max Blair (2,935).
Current weather: Clear, 73°F
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Garrett Alberson
Time: 15.131 seconds
Polesitter: Tim McCreadie
Heat race winners: Tim McCreadie, Earl Pearson Jr., Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport
Consolation race winners: Mike Marlar
Provisional starters: Tim Simpson, Kayden Clatt
Next series race: July 13, Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, MO) $20,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.