QUAD CITY DELIVERY: Moran scores third win of the season at Davenport

Devin Moran’s plan Thursday night at Davenport Speedway didn’t go as expected. He planned on running the outside, allowing his momentum to carry around pole-sitter Chris Madden. But calling an audible turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

The Dresden, OH driver’s switch to the inside on Lap 1 allowed him to dive under Madden. A few laps later, he took the lead for good, holding on for the win on night one of the Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking.

Madden grabbed the lead off Turn 2 on the first lap and immediately moved up to the outside. That’s where Moran made his move to the bottom, as the “Mailman” pulled even with “Smokey.”

“I barreled off in there on the bottom, and it stuck way harder than I expected,” Moran said. “I thought we’d eventually move back up, but we just never did.  I’m kind of glad we didn’t because it helped us out to our win.”

Moran’s trip to Victory Lane is his third World of Outlaws win of the season and seventh of his career.

Before Thursday’s Feature, both of his wins were on 1/2-mile tracks. That didn’t matter to Moran, thanks to recent success with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

“I feel like our cars have been really good,” Moran said. “We were good on those short tracks last week up in Michigan with the [DIRTcar Summer Nationals], so I knew we had a chance; we just had to play our cards right.”

Even though Moran led most of the race, he still had a challenger trying to keep him out of Victory Lane. Bobby Pierce was also running the inside lane and pulled even with Moran with five laps to go.

But the Oakwood, IL driver couldn’t wrestle the lead away, forcing him to settle for second. The “Smooth Operator” was satisfied with his runner-up position but hoped for one shot at Moran as the laps dwindled.

“[Moran] was doing a great job staying tucked into the bottom,” Pierce said. “I tried the middle on the last corner, but I wish I would’ve tried it a couple of laps earlier. I don’t think it was there, but at least gave it a shot.

“I think in the long run, we were a little bit better, especially when we got caught in lap traffic, but he did a good job.”

Frank Heckenast Jr. crossed the line third after starting seventh. The Frankfort, IL driver stated his car was good, but he started too far back to contend for the win.

“It’s still a great run,” Heckenast said. “Anytime you’re in the top three with these guys is always a huge accomplishment. We’ll chalk it up and go on to [Friday].”

Shannon Babb finished fourth, and Nick Hoffman rounded out the top five. It’s the Mooresville, NC driver’s first top-five with the World of Outlaws, a month after teaming up with 2004 Series champion Scott Bloomquist.

“I feel like we’ve got a really good car, and a lot of it’s just me getting laps and getting comfortable,” Hoffman said. “We’re learning what we need setup-wise every night, and then with the tire rule here, it’s a little different being on all hards. You have to race a little bit different with that and prepare different.”

Reigning Series champion Brandon Sheppard finished seventh, extending his points lead on Chris Madden to 164 points.

Even though Devin Moran’s initial plan didn’t come to fruition, the change worked in his favor. The “Mailman” will likely use that knowledge to create a new plan; one that could lead him on a path worth winning $40,000 more.

Up Next: The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet return to Davenport Speedway on Friday, Aug. 28, for night two of the Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking.

Every Lap Matters during the Quad Cities 150. Drivers are accumulating points on Thursday and Friday to set up Saturday’s Drydene Heat Race Lineups.

Here are the Top-six in points, so far, heading into Friday’s event:

1. Devin Moran
2. Bobby Pierce
3. Frank Heckenast Jr.
4. Cade Dillard
5. Shannon Babb
6. Brandon Sheppard

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or through the DIRTVision App.

Morton Buildings Feature (40 Laps)-1. 9-Devin Moran [2][$10,000]; 2. 32P-Bobby Pierce [4][$6,000]; 3. 99JR-Frank Heckenast [7][$3,500]; 4. 18-Shannon Babb [8][$2,800]; 5. 0-Nick Hoffman [5][$2,500]; 6. 97-Cade Dillard [3][$2,300]; 7. 1-Brandon Sheppard [6][$2,200]; 8. 28M-Jimmy Mars [11][$2,100]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs [21][$2,050]; 10. 44-Chris Madden [1][$2,000]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb [17][$1,600]; 12. 41-Jeremiah Hurst [24][$1,400]; 13. 7-Ricky Weiss [23][$1,200]; 14. 16-Tyler Bruening [19][$1,100]; 15. 32-Chris Simpson [12][$1,050]; 16. 3S-Brian Shirley [9][$1,000]; 17. 59-Garrett Alberson [18][$1,000]; 18. 49-Jake Timm [22][$1,000]; 19. 25-Jason Feger [13][$1,000]; 20. B1-Brent Larson [14][$1,000]; 21. 21-Billy Moyer [16][$1,000]; 22. 29-Spencer Diercks [20][$1,000]; 23. 19R-Ryan Gustin [10][$1,000]; 24. 25S-Chad Simpson [15][$1,000] Hard Charger: 99B-Boom Briggs[+12]

Qualifying Flight-A-1. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 13.588; 2. 9-Devin Moran, 13.656; 3. 32P-Bobby Pierce, 13.721; 4. 0-Nick Hoffman, 13.82; 5. 25-Jason Feger, 13.835; 6. 7-Ricky Weiss, 13.854; 7. 3S-Brian Shirley, 13.898; 8. 16-Tyler Bruening, 13.939; 9. 41-Jeremiah Hurst, 14.022; 10. 28M-Jimmy Mars, 14.027; 11. 28-Dennis Erb, 14.118; 12. 25S-Chad Simpson, 14.187; 13. 99B-Boom Briggs, 14.255; 14. 15K-Justin Kay, 14.351; 15. 51-Matt Furman, 14.431; 16. 30-Todd Cooney, 14.435; 17. 17-Tim Simpson, 14.473; 18. 27-Rayce McCord, 14.852; 19. B14-Victor Benedetto, 16.042

Qualifying Flight-B-1. 44-Chris Madden, 13.636; 2. 97-Cade Dillard, 13.722; 3. 99JR-Frank Heckenast, 13.883; 4. 18-Shannon Babb, 13.917; 5. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 13.948; 6. 32-Chris Simpson, 13.991; 7. 29-Spencer Diercks, 14.03; 8. 21-Billy Moyer, 14.078; 9. 59-Garrett Alberson, 14.161; 10. 49-Jake Timm, 14.275; 11. 10-Paul Parker, 14.302; 12. 99-Brian Harris, 14.507; 13. B1-Brent Larson, 14.577; 14. 90-Lance Matthees, 14.693; 15. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck, 14.782; 16. 44W-David Webster, 15.285; 17. 55-Chris Kratzer, 15.435; 18. 91-Michael Guldenpfennig, 15.777; DQ. 19G-Richie Gustin, 15.033

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Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking
August 26, 2021 to August 28, 2021
Davenport Speedway
2815 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 

Event Description
The World of Outlaw Morton Buildings Late Models invade Iowa for the Quad Cities 150 at Davenport Speedway.

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Late Model Track Record
13.207 seconds by Bobby Pierce on 8/25/22

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Total Purse
$208,600.00

Feature Laps Length
40

Event Schedule
Thursday August 26, 2021
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
5:00 PM Front gates open
5:00 PM Ticket booth open
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Qualifying – 2 Cars / 2 Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 40 Laps $10,000 to win
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
Post Race Concert- Dirt Road Rockers
Friday August 27, 2021
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
5:00 PM Front gates open
5:00 PM Ticket booth open
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Qualifying – 2 Cars / 2 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 40 Laps $10,000 to win
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
Post Race Concert- Just Cuz
Saturday August 28, 2021
Noon QC GearHeads Drive-In Car Show
1:00 PM 4-CITY Cornhole Tournament
2:00 PM Pit pass sales open
4:00 PM Front gates open
4:00 PM Ticket booth open
4:30 PM Driver Autograph Session
6:00 PM Drivers Meeting
IMCA Sport Mod Hot Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Hot Laps
IMCA Modifieds Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Heats – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod Heats – 8 Laps
IMCA Modified Heats – 8 Laps
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Redraw
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model LCS – 10 Laps
IMCA Sport Mod LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
IMCA Modified LCS – 8 Laps (if needed)
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Feature – 70 Laps $30,000 to win
IMCA Sport Mod Feature – 15 Laps
IMCA Modified Feature – 20 Laps
Post Race Concert- Bad Hair
*All times Central

Sponsors
Hoker Trucking

Options And Prices
General Admission Grandstands
3-Day: $90 (Thursday-Saturday)
2-Day: $70 (Friday-Saturday)
Thursday: $30
Friday: $35
Saturday: $40
Kids: 12-under: FREE
Vehicle parking in the pit area: $30 for the week
ATV /Golf Cart passes: $30 for the week

Pit Pass Price
3-Day Pit: $100 2-day: $80 Thursday $35 Friday: $40 Saturday: $45

Parking Cost
free

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
No reservations are being taken. First come, first serve. Fees will be collected upon arrival. Tent Camping - $60 for three days, $20 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Dry Camping - $90 for three days, $30 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Hook Ups - $150 for three days, $50 extra if arriving on Wednesday.

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Total Purse
$208,600.00

Type of Grandstand
Bleachers

Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are not allowed

Handicapped Seating
Front Row

Handicapped Parking
Front gate

Pit Age Limit
none

Personal Coolers
Coolers are prohibited.

ATMs
1

Credit Card Use
Ticket Window

Alcohol Sales
No alcohol is allowed. Beer is available for purchase.

Smoking Policy
No smoking in the grandstands

Family Section
N/A

Parking Cost
free

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
No reservations are being taken. First come, first serve. Fees will be collected upon arrival. Tent Camping - $60 for three days, $20 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Dry Camping - $90 for three days, $30 extra if arriving on Wednesday. Hook Ups - $150 for three days, $50 extra if arriving on Wednesday.

Closest Airport
Moline

Other Airport
Mt. Joy

Davenport Speedway
2815 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 

Track Phone
(563) 349-5044

Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849

Track Email
[email protected]

Track Size & Type
0.250;

Competitor Downloads
 https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php

Competitor Info
Event Format:
1-20 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Two Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
21-24 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | All Cars Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw
25-27 Entries = Overall Qualifying | Three Heats | Top 6 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw | One LCS | Top 4 Transfer
28-31 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |One LCS | Top 6 Transfer
32-47 Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Four Heats | Top 4 Transfer | Top 2 from each heat redraw |Two LCS | Top 3 Transfer
48+ Entries = A/B Group Qualifying | Six Heats | Top 3 Transfer | Heat Race Winner Redraws | Three LCS | Top 2 Transfer

Thursday & Friday Program:
Event Payout: 40 Laps
1. $10,000; 2. $6,000; 3. $3,500; 4. $2,800; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,300; 7. $2,200; 8. $2,100; 9. $2,050; 10. $2,000; 11.$1,600; 12. $1,400; 13. $1,200; 14. $1,100; 15. $1,050; 16. $1,000; 17. $1,000; 18. $1,000; 19. $1,000; 20. $1,000; 21. $1,000; 22. $1,000; 23. $1,000; 24. $1,000 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Saturday Program:Event Payout: 70 Laps
1. $30,000; 2. $15,000; 3. $7,000; 4. $6,000; 5. $5,000; 6. $4,500; 7. $4,000; 8. $3,500; 9. $3,000; 10. $2,500; 11.$2,300; 12. $2,200; 13. $2,100; 14. $2,000; 15. $1,800; 16. $1,700; 17. $1,600; 18. $1,550; 19. $1,500; 20. $1,500; 21. $1,500; 22. $1,500; 23. $1,500; 24. $1,500 Tow Money: $110 - MUST start LCS in order to receive Tow Money

Technical & Safety Rules:
GENERAL RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 1
TECHNICAL & SAFETY RULES: Under the guidelines of Chapter 3
Weight Rule is 2350. Pound per lap burn off in the Feature event ONLY

Tire Rule:
(Hoosier Tire: LM-40 on RF, LR, RR Only) (LF- Open Tire) {Grooving and Siping is Allowed}
*Thursday and Friday after qualifying you must run on the same tire all night long. Saturday you may change (3) tires for the Feature.*