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October 3

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway,

Imperial, PA

Sanction: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (Pittsburgher 100) - $50,000

Information provided by: Kyle McFadden, series and track reports (last updated October 4, 2:01 am)

Moran runs away, wins $55,000 Pittsburgher

Pittsburgher 100

Devin Moran
Tim McCreadie
Nick Hoffman
Max Blair
Ricky Thornton Jr.
Brandon Sheppard
Brandon Overton
Michael Norris
Mason Zeigler
Hudson O'Neal
Josh Rice
Carson Ferguson
Drake Troutman
Dan Ebert
Gregg Satterlee
Alex Ferree
Kyle Bronson
Brian Shirley
Dillon McCowan
Clay Harris
Garrett Alberson
Logan Zarin
Chris Madden
Bobby Pierce
Daniel Hilsabeck
Ross Robinson

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Devin Moran celebrates his first-ever Pittsburgher victory.

What won the race: Blistering Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway from start-to-finish, Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, romped to a blowout victory in Saturday night’s 38th Pittsburgher finale. The 32-year-old defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion was never challenged during the 70-lap feature en route to claiming a $55,000 top prize by a massive 7.502 seconds over Tim McCreadie.

Key notes: A winner of Pittsburgher preliminaries in each of the last two years, Moran captured the event’s finale for the first time in his eighth career start in the feature. His father Donnie is a three-time winner of the race. … Moran, who ran a brand-down Longhorn Chassis, had his first-place take increased by a $5,000 bonus from Sunoco Race Fuels. … It was Moran's seventh Lucas Oil Series win of 2026 win of 2026 and the 29th of his career. His last triumph was a $50,000 score in June 27's Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa. ... The eighth-starting McCreadie overtook Nick Hoffman for second on a lap-34 restart but never threatened Moran over the remaining distance. … Hoffman settled for a third-place finish in his first-ever start at PPMS. … Polesitter Ricky Thornton Jr. fell as far back as seventh midway through the race but finished fifth after a lap-69 pass of Michael Norris. … Lucas Oil Series points leader Brandon Sheppard went a lap down to Moran on lap 22, but the Lucky Dog award put him back on the lead during a lap-39 caution and he rallied to finish sixth. He actually extended his points to 40 points over Hudson O’Neal, who finished 10th, but Moran closed to within 65 points with three races remaining. … Two caution flags slowed the feature. … Josh Rice triggered the first slowdown on lap 34 due to a flat right-rear tire. … Chris Madden slowed on lap 39 with rearend trouble. … Jonathan Davenport was a non-qualifier in his bid for a third straight Pittsburgher victory. His car sustained heavy nose damage at the start of the first heat when he hit the rear of Drake Troutman’s car as the Pennsylvania driver slid in front of him in turn two; after switching to a backup car, Davenport missed transferring by three spots in the first B-main. … Clay Harris scratched from time trials because of battery issues and used a provisional to start the feature. … Originally scheduled as a weekend doubleheader, the event became a single-day affair after Friday’s $10,000-to-win opener rained out.

On the move: Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., started 22nd and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Moran's Double Down Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Big River Steel, C&W Trucking, Millwood Plumbing, Phillips CPA Firm, Red Oak Pub, Smoky Mountain Speedway, McHugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Anthony's Pizza, Pee Wee's Wrecker Service, Bomag Fayat Group, Advantage Lawn Equipment, Hazen Services, Storage King, Haulin' Haskells, IBS Machine, Elliott Farms, DirtCarLift, Carsource Auto, Lucas Oil, Muskingum County Speedway, ReFuel Wellness, Eddie's Sunoco, More Motorsports and Ohio Natural Energy.

Points chase: After PPMS: 1. Brandon Sheppard (6,925); 2. Hudson O’Neal (6,885); 3. Devin Moran (6,860); 4. Ricky Thornton Jr. (6,445); 5. Brandon Overton (6,425); 6. Max Blair (6,335); 7. Josh Rice (6,055); 8. Brian Shirley (5,940); 9. Garrett Alberson (5,760); 10. Clay Harris (5,540); 11. Carson Ferguson (5,535); 12. Kyle Bronson (5,490).

Current weather: Few Clouds, 54°F

Car count: 44

Fast qualifier: Ricky Thornton Jr.

Time: 17.924 seconds

Polesitter: Ricky Thornton Jr.

Heat race winners: Ricky Thornton Jr., Mason Zeigler, Devin Moran, Josh Rice

Consolation race winners: Ross Robinson, Alex Ferree

Provisional starters: Garrett Alberson, Clay Harris, Dillon McCowan, Daniel Hilsabeck

Next series race: October 9, Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH) $10,000

Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.

From staff reports

IMPERIAL, Pa. — Live updates from Saturday’s 38th annual Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, highlighted by a 70-lap, $50,000-to-win feature for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Super Late Models (results unofficial):

Feature

Blistering Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway from start-to-finish, Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, romped to a blowout victory in Saturday night’s 38th Pittsburgher finale. The 32-year-old defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion was never challenged during the 70-lap feature en route to claiming a $55,000 top prize by a massive 7.502 seconds over Tim McCreadie.

Feature lineup

(70 laps)

Row 1: Ricky Thornton Jr., Devin Moran
Row 2: Mason Zeigler, Josh Rice
Row 3: Hudson O'Neal, Dan Ebert
Row 4: Nick Hoffman, Tim McCreadie
Row 5: Drake Troutman, Carson Ferguson
Row 6: Max Blair, Logan Zarin
Row 7: Brian Shirley, Brandon Overton
Row 8: Chris Madden, Michael Norris
Row 9: Ross Robinson, Alex Ferree
Row 10: Gregg Satterlee, Bobby Pierce
Row 11: Kyle Bronson, Brandon Sheppard
Row 12: Garrett Alberson, Clay Harris
Row 13: Dillon McCowan, Daniel Hilsabeck

Consolation race results

(10 laps; top three transfer)

First consolation: Ross Robinson, Gregg Satterlee, Kyle Bronson, Colton Flinner, Dillon McCowan, Jonathan Davenport, Jared Miley, Brenden Smith, Tyler Wyant, Clay Harris, Brody Smith, Shawn Shoemaker, John Weaver. Scratched: Paul Jablonski.

Second consolation: Alex Ferree, Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Levi Yetter, Boom Briggs, Daniel Hilsabeck, Brock Pinkerous, Lane Snook, Dan Angelicchio, Kyle Lukon, Chris Schneider, Jon Hodgkiss, Greg Diehl, Garrett Alberson.

Heat race results

(Eight laps; top four transfer)

First heat: Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Drake Troutman, Brian Shirley, Dillon McCowan, Kyle Bronson, Gregg Satterlee, Shawn Shoemaker, Tyler Wyant, Jonathan Davenport. Scratched: Paul Jablonski.

Second heat: Mason Zeigler, Nick Hoffman, Max Blair, Chris Madden, Ross Robinson, Brenden Smith, Colton Flinner, Brody Smith, Jared Miley, Clay Harris, John Weaver.

Third heat: Devin Moran, Dan Ebert, Carson Ferguson, Brandon Overton, Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Garrett Alberson, Daniel Hilsabeck, Boom Briggs, Dan Angelicchio. Scratched: Chris Schneider.

Fourth heat: Josh Rice, Tim McCreadie, Logan Zarin, Michael Norris, Alex Ferree, Levi Yetter, Lane Snook, Kyle Lukon, Brock Pinkerous, Greg Diehl, Jon Hodgkiss.

Time trials

Group A
Driver (car no.), hometown, time (unofficial)
1. Ricky Thornton Jr. (20rt), Chandler, Ariz., 17.924
2. Max Blair (111), Centerville, Pa., 17.948
3. Jonathan Davenport (49), Blairsville, Ga., 17.993
4. Mason Zeigler (25z), Chalk Hill, Pa., 18.012
5. Hudson O’Neal (71), Martinsville, Ind., 18.029
6. Nick Hoffman (9H), Mooresville, N.C., 18.102
7. Drake Troutman (5T), Hyndman, Pa., 18.285
8. Chris Madden (44m), Gray Court, S.C., 18.330
9. Brian Shirley (3s), Chatham, Ill., 18.384
10. Brenden Smith (17ss), Dade City, Fla., 18.433
11. Dillon McCowan (8), Urbana, Mo., 18.476
12. Ross Robinson (7), Georgetown, Del., 18.520
13. Kyle Bronson (40B), Brandon, Fla., 18.630
14. Jared Miley (10), Pittsburgh, Pa., 18.709
15. Gregg Satterlee (22G), Indiana, Pa., 18.726
16. Colton Flinner (48F), Allison Park, Pa., 18.828
17. Tyler Wyant (24), Oil City, Pa., 18.918
18. Brody Smith (17sr), Dade City, Fla., 19.244
19. Shawn Shoemaker (44s), Mount Union, Pa., 19.309
20. John Weaver (w3), Commodore, Pa., 20.539
21. Clay Harris (6), Jupiter, Fla., no time
22. Paul Jablonski (82), Carnegie, Pa., no time
Group B
1. Devin Moran (99), Dresden, Ohio, 18.002
2. Josh Rice (11), Crittenden, Ky., 18.255
3. Garrett Alberson (58), Las Cruces, N.M., 18.410
4. Logan Zarin (1z), Moon Township, Pa., 18.418
5. Brandon Sheppard (1), New Berlin, Ill., 18.419
6. Michael Norris (72), Sarver, Pa., 18.467
7. Dan Ebert (60), Lake Shore, Minn., 18.485
8. Tim McCreadie (9), Watertown, N.Y., 18.591
9. Carson Ferguson (93F), Lincolnton, N.C., 18.592
10. Alex Ferree (1c), Saxonburg, Pa., 18.661
11. Dan Angelicchio (14), Mount Pleasant, Pa., 18.759
12. Brock Pinkerous (555), Ellenville, N.Y., 18.760
13. Brandon Overton (76), Evans, Ga., 18.811
14. Levi Yetter (10*), Cabot, Pa., 18.844
15. Bobby Pierce (32), Oakwood, Ill., 18.845
16. Kyle Lukon (184), Burgettstown, Pa., 18.869
17. Daniel Hilsabeck (22), Earlham, Iowa, 19.119
18. Jon Hodgkiss (69), Pittsburgh, Pa., 19.151
19. Boom Briggs (95), Bear Lake, Pa., 19.157
20. Lane Snook (23), Port Royal, Pa., 19.224
21. Chris Schneider (55), Lower Burrell, Pa., 19.301
22. Greg Diehl (80D), New Cumberland, Pa., 19.537

Saturday’s schedule

(All times local)
Noon - Pits open
2:15 p.m. - Tech and registration open
3 p.m. - Grandstands open
4:30-5:15 p.m. - Driver autograph session
5:15 p.m. - Tech and registration close
5:30 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
6 p.m. - On-track activity
- Crate Late Model hot laps
- Super Late Model hot laps
- Super Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Crate Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Pro stock group qualifying
Opening ceremonies
- Super Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Crate Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Pro stock heats (8 laps)
Intermission/track prep
- Super Late Model consolations (10 laps)
- Crate Late Model dash (6 laps)
- Crate Late Model consolations (10 laps)
Feature events
- Pro stocks (15 laps)
- 38th annual Pittsburgher (70 laps)
- Crate Late Models (40 laps)
- Crate Late Model non-qualifiers’ race (20 laps)