Devin Moran Edges Overton in Thrilling Ocala Winter Nationals Opener
Devin Moran clinched victory in the $7,000 Wieland Winter Nationals main event at Ocala Speedway, securing his 17th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win. Moran overtook Brandon Overton on lap 24, who had led the first 23 laps of the 30-lap feature.
Modified sprint car racing at speedway
The finish was incredibly close, with Overton crossing the line just .0264 seconds behind Moran. Jonathan Davenport completed the podium in third, followed by Carson Ferguson and Hudson O'Neal rounding out the top five.
Moran's victory came in his Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis, powered by a Cornett Racing Engine. This marks his second career win at Ocala and his second consecutive victory this season.
The race featured intense battles, particularly when the leaders encountered lapped traffic around lap 20. A three-way battle for the lead developed between Moran, Overton, and Davenport before a caution with five laps remaining reset the field.
Key Race Details:
- Winner: Devin Moran
- Margin of Victory: 0.264 seconds
- Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (1-23), Devin Moran (24-30)
- Race Time: 33 minutes 53 seconds
- Total Entrants: 38
- Notable Cautions: Lap 5 (Brian Shirley), Lap 25 (Daulton Wilson)
The top ten was completed by Tyler Erb, Max Blair, Wil Herrington, Tim McCreadie, and Jimmy Owens. Kyle Bronson earned Hard Charger honors, advancing nine positions during the race.