Bold headline-ready summary: Brandon Sheppard overhauled the field at All-Tech Raceway, erasing the early lead of Brandon Overton and pulling away on lap 16 to secure a dramatic 40-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series opener. The New Berlin, Illinois driver, starting from sixth, topped Devin Moran by 0.544 seconds to claim the $10,000 Wieland Winternationals check and notch his 33rd full-field Lucas Oil Series win, along with his 24th career Georgia-Florida Speedweeks victory and a second consecutive title here.
Lucas Oil Late Models at All-Tech Raceway — Thursday results
Starting position — Finishing position — Driver (car no.)
6 — 1 — Brandon Sheppard (1)
5 — 2 — Devin Moran (99)
1 — 3 — Hudson O’Neal (71)
2 — 4 — Brandon Overton (76)
19 — 5 — Carson Ferguson (93)
12 — 6 — Josh Rice (11)
13 — 7 — Dan Ebert (60)
8 — 8 — Brian Shirley (3s)
20 — 9 — Kyle Bronson (40B)
7 — 10 — Mark Whitener (5)
9 — 11 — Max Blair (111)
21 — 12 — Cory Hedgecock (79)
23 — 13 — Garrett Alberson (58)
16 — 14 — Ricky Thornton Jr. (20rt)
18 — 15 — Blair Nothdurft (76n)
14 — 16 — Preston Luckman (77)
26 — 17 — Daniel Hilsabeck (22)
15 — 18 — Dillon McCowan (8)
25 — 19 — Tyler Bruening (16)
24 — 20 — Brenden Smith (19m)
4 — 21 — Cory Lawler (93L)
3 — 22 — Clay Harris (6)
10 — 23 — Justin Weaver (32J)
22 — 24 — Jackson Hise (388)
17 — 25 — Tyler Wyant (24)
- — 26 — Chris Madden (44)
Notes: Sheppard’s win adds to a standout season resume and reinforces the high-octane battle within the Lucas Oil Late Model field as the series moves through Georgia-Florida Speedweeks. With multiple drivers hitting stride, the opener underscored the tight margins at All-Tech and reminded fans why this rivalry remains one of dirt racing’s premier showdowns. Thoughts on whether Overton or Moran could turn the momentum in the next round, or if a surprise outside contender might break through, are encouraged in the comments.
