Davenport won first 2026 World of Outlaws Late Model race at Modoc Speedway
NXTbets Pro | Published On: October 25, 2026
The Modoc 100 finale
Jonathan Davenport won the final night of the Modoc 100 at Modoc Speedway in Modoc, South Carolina, and he picked up his first World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory of 2026. The win gave him 19 career victories in the series and came after a race that changed shape late. Cody Overton hit the Turn 1 wall and was eliminated on lap 20, opening the door for Davenport to move to the front. The victory came at an important point in the season, with the championship stretch approaching its final run and every late result carrying extra weight.
Pierce charges from 21st
Bobby Pierce advanced from 21st to second before an oil pump belt failed with five laps remaining. That setback dropped him out of contention and left him 18th in the final rundown, a sharp swing after such a strong drive through the field. Ryan Gustin took second behind Davenport, and Hudson O’Neal finished third after running in the top group for the final stretch. Trey Mills posted a career-best fourth, a strong result that stood out on a night when the margin for error stayed small. Nick Hoffman rounded out the top five. The finish order showed how quickly a race can change in late-model competition, where one mechanical issue can reset an entire night after a long climb through traffic.
Championship race tightens
The night also carried championship implications. Pierce’s late mechanical failure cost him a chance at the win and kept the points fight moving into the final stretch. The result tightened the championship battle with Hoffman 76 points behind Pierce and three race nights remaining at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Davenport’s win, meanwhile, added another layer to the late-season picture. He was the night’s winner, Pierce was the driver who showed the most pace before trouble struck, and the championship fight stayed alive because of the result. With three nights left, the margin for error is thin. Every lap matters, and every finish can reshape the order before the season closes at Charlotte.
