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Jonathan Davenport
Starts 2026 Season in Wild West Shootout
(January
18, 2026) The 20th edition of the Wild West Shootout
miniseries concluded in a big way tonight in the desert, as a $25,000
winner's check was on the line at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa
Grande, Arizona. Jonathan Davenport laid down the fastest lap in
Group A during time trials, but was unfortunately wrecked out of
his heat race on the first lap. JD then passed five competitors
during his B-Main to nab the fourth and final transfer spot into
the 50-lap headliner. During the course of the contest, "Superman"
streaked from his twenty-third starting position all the way up
to second to finish an impressive runner-up behind only race winner
Bobby Pierce!!! (Mike Ruefer Photo)
January 17, 2026) With
added purse money tonight at Central Arizona Raceway, the penultimate
event of the miniseries shelled out a $15,000 first place prize.
Jonathan Davenport knocked down the second fastest lap in Group
B during qualifying before securing a heat race triumph. After rolling
off from the outside of the second row for the start of the 40-lapper,
JD ran in the second position through much of the contest. At the
checkers, the Blairsville, Georgia ace rounded out the podium in
third behind only victor Garrett Alberson and runner-up Hudson O'Neal!
January 16, 2026) The
stars and cars racing with the Wild West Shootout at Central Arizona
Raceway took to the racetrack tonight for the fourth round of the
miniseries. With a $10,000 paycheck up for grabs, Jonathan Davenport
placed second in his loaded heat race prior to slipping back to
finish tenth in the final rundown of the 30-lap main event.
January 14, 2026) Following
a few days off, the dirt-slinging action in the desert heated back
up tonight with round three of the Wild West Shootout miniseries.
A 42-car field was on hand at Central Arizona Raceway to do battle
for the $10,000 winner’s check. Jonathan Davenport qualified
second fastest in Group A during the time trial session before claiming
a win in his heat race. After drawing the fourth starting spot prior
to start of the 30-lap feature, JD recorded a solid fifth place
performance behind only winner Ethan Dotson, Bobby Pierce, Ryan
Gustin, and Tyler Erb.
(January 11, 2026) Round
two of the Wild West Shootout miniseries took center stage tonight
at Central Arizona Raceway and a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs
for the ground pounding Super Late Models at the Casa Grande, Arizona
facility. Jonathan Davenport knocked down the third fastest lap
in Group A during qualifying prior to securing a heat race triumph.
After drawing the pole position for the 40-lapper, JD came home
in the fifth spot behind only victor Hudson O'Neal, Mike Marlar,
Bobby Pierce, and Garrett Alberson.
(January 10, 2026) Jonathan
Davenport lifted the lid to his 2026 racing season earlier tonight
at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Arizona, as the Wild
West Shootout miniseries kicked off with a $25,000 to win Super
Late Model extravaganza. Jonathan stopped the clock seventh quickest
in Group A during qualifying before running fifth in his heat race.
The Blairsville, Georgia star then won his B-Main prior to suffering
mechanical trouble early in the 50-lap headliner. JD was dropped
to twenty-fifth in the final finishing order of his season opener.

Davenport
Set to Start Season Out West; Reveals 2026 Plans
(January
9, 2026) Only a month removed from wrapping up the
2025 season in the Gateway Dirt Nationals, Jonathan Davenport and
Double L Motorsports will kick off their 2026 campaign this weekend
at FK Rod Ends Central Arizona Raceway. The 20th Annual Wild West
Shootout has moved back to the Casa Grande, Arizona facility and
the popular six-race miniseries that runs from January 10-18 will
be book-ended by a pair of $25,000 to win events. The other four
shows during the unsanctioned Wild West Shootout will boast a $10,000
paycheck. Watch all six races LIVE on FloRacing or access more information
at www.wildwestshootout.net.
As for the rest of the year, the #49 team has elected not to follow
a national touring series and will instead pick-and-choose where
they compete during the course of the season. Jonathan will be in
action at crown jewel events across the country, as well as high-profile
races in between. If you are a promoter or track owner and would
like to see “Superman” fly around your track in 2026,
email Jonathan at schedulethe49@gmail.com. Double L Motorsports
is actively putting together their entire schedule and any confirmed
race dates will be added to the official schedule on www.jonathandavenport.net.
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Ace Doran
Hauling and Rigging Joins Double L Motorsports
(December
31, 2025) As the calendar flips to 2026, Double
L Motorsports and driver Jonathan Davenport are excited to announce
the addition of a new marketing partner in Ace Doran Hauling and
Rigging. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based company will serve as the primary
sponsor of the #49 Super Late Model for the 2026 campaign, which
kicks off in only a matter of days on January 10 at Central Arizona
Raceway. Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging specializes in flatbed and
open deck hauling, as well as dry vans. They have been serving independent
contractors since 1913 and they continue to grow with a focus on
timely delivery and safety.
Double L Motorsports, which is headquartered in Batesville, Arkansas,
also welcomes back long-time partners Nutrien Ag Solutions, ASC
Warranty, Mark Martin Automotive, and Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas
along with a host of valued and trusted product supporters. Although
Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging is a new sponsor in dirt racing, they
have been involved with NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts
Series as a Bennett-owned family of companies sponsoring Austin
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Flat Tire
Dooms Davenport in Gateway Dirt Nationals
(December
7, 2025) From December 4-6, Jonathan Davenport wrapped
up his version of the 2025 racing season indoors at The Dome at
America's Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, as the ninth edition
of the 'Gateway Dirt Nationals' was held in front of a huge grandstand
crowd and a worldwide streaming audience. In his $10,000 to win
preliminary event on Friday, Jonathan ran third in his heat race,
second in his B-Main, and sixth in the 25-lap feature behind only
winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Mark Whitener, Brenden Smith, Zack Dohm,
and Dan Ebert. With a $70,000 payday up for grabs in Saturday's
grand finale, Jonathan secured a victory in his qualifier, but an
early flat tire in the 40-lap headliner unfortunately relegated
JD to a disappointing eighteenth place showing. Full results from
the entire 'Gateway Dirt Nationals' weekend can be found online
by clicking on www.gatewaydirt.com.
(Ryan Roberts Photography)

Double L Motorsports
Sweeps Peach State Classic!!!
(November
16, 2025) The Double L Motorsports team was in the
pit area at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on November 14-15
for the 'Peach State Classic' weekend, which concluded the FloRacing
Night in America Series season. On Friday night in the $20,000 to
win 'Peach Bowl' opener, Jonathan Davenport earned Fast Time honors
during qualifying, won his heat race, and later led all fifty circuits
in the main event. JD claimed win #20 of the season ahead of runner-up
Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Ryan Gustin, and Trey Mills!
In Saturday's annual 'Peach State Classic,' Jonathan
knocked down the quickest lap in Group B during time trials and
once again secured a heat race triumph. The Blairsville, Georgia
standout then all but the first two circuits in the 75-lapper and
drove his #49 machine to an impressive $30,000 victory over runner-up
Ryan Gustin, Hudson O'Neal, Tyler Erb, and Ricky Thornton, Jr. Jonathan
exited Senoia Raceway second in the final miniseries point standings,
which awarded him an extra $20,000 in earnings! Complete results
from both weekend shows can be accessed online by clicking on www.floseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Davenport
Wins Twice During World Finals at Charlotte!!
(November
9, 2025) The World of Outlaws Real American Beer
Late Model Series season wrapped up from November 5-8 with the 19th
Annual 'World Finals' at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord,
North Carolina. Following qualifying night on Wednesday, a pair
of $15,000 to win preliminary programs took center stage at the
4/10-mile speedplant. In Thursday's opener, Jonathan Davenport ran
second in his heat race, but a broken set of gears in the 35-lap
feature dropped the #49 to a disappointing twenty-eighth place performance.
On Friday, Jonathan won both his heat race and the
35-lapper, as he claimed the $15,000 payday ahead of runner-up Drake
Troutman, Brandon Sheppard, Tyler Erb, and Hudson O'Neal! The 'World
Finals' extravaganza then concluded on Saturday evening in front
of a jammed-packed grandstand at the Charlotte-area facility and
a $25,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jonathan ran second in his
dash, led 38 of the 50 laps in the feature, and secured his second
straight triumph ahead of runner-up Hudson O'Neal, Drake Troutman,
Brandon Sheppard, and Tyler Erb! Full results from the entire weekend
can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Jonathan Davenport
Finishes Third in Final Lucas Oil Points!
(October
19, 2025) The 45th edition of the Dirt Track World
Championship took center stage on October 17-18, as the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series finale once again shelled out a whopping
$100,000 top prize at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
On Friday night during preliminary action, Jonathan Davenport knocked
down the twelfth quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session
before advancing to finish second in his loaded heat race.
After starting Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel headliner
from the outside of the sixth row, Jonathan pitted around the halfway
mark and was making a charge through the talented field in the second
half of the contest. Unfortunately, he was caught up in an incident
on lap 62 when Ricky Thornton, Jr. hit the wall in front of him.
JD returned to the track at the tail to salvage a fourteenth place
performance in the DTWC. The Blairsville, Georgia standout officially
placed third in the final version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series point standings exiting the series finale. Full results from
the "Big E" can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)

Davenport
Dazzles in Second Straight Pittsburgher Win!!!
(October
5, 2025) The #49 team was in the pit area at the
sprawling Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway on October 3-4
for the 37th edition of the Pittsburgher. The Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series doubleheader weekend kicked off at the Imperial, Pennsylvania
speedplant on Friday night with a $10,000 to win throwdown. Jonathan
Davenport placed second in his heat race and fifth in the 30-lap
feature behind only winner Devin Moran, Brandon Sheppard, Max Blair,
and Garrett Alberson.
On Saturday evening at PPMS, a whopping $50,000 top
prize was up for grabs in the Pittsburgher grand finale. Jonathan
knocked down the second quickest lap in Group A during qualifying
prior to winning his heat race. JD then led every lap of the Pittsburgher
finale for the second straight year to pocket the hefty payday over
runner-up Max Blair, Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton, Jr., and Brandon
Sheppard. The Blairsville, Georgia superstar now finds himself third
in the latest version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point
standings exiting the monster 1/2-mile oval. Full results from the
entire weekend can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
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