Jonathan Davenport

Jonathan Davenport
Jonathan Davenport
	Davenport at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2023
Born	Jonathan Lee Davenport; October 31, 1983 (age 40); Blairsville, Georgia, U.S.
Achievements	2015, 2018, 2019 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion; 2010, 2013 Ray Cook's Southern National Series Champion; 2016, 2021, 2023 Wild West Shootout Champion; 2022 XR Super Series Champion; 1999, 2000 Legend Cars Semi-Pro National Champion; 2001 Legends World Finals Winner; 2004 Topless 40 Winner; 2009, 2011, 2014, 2019 March Madness Winner; 2009, 2011, 2014, 2019 March Madness Winner; 2009, 2011, 2014 National 100 Winner; 2010, 2014 Patriot Nationals Winner; 2011 Blue-Gray 100 Winner; 2014, 2018 King of the Commonwealth Winner; 2015, 2023 Dirt Late Model Dream Winner; 2015 Prairie Dirt Classic Winner; 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 World 100 Winner; 2015 Show-Me 100 Winner; 2015, 2022 North-South 100 Winner; 2015, 2021, 2022 USA Nationals Winner; 2015 Jackson 100 Winner; 2016 Scorcher Winner; 2016, 2018, 2022 Silver Dollar Nationals Winner; 2017 Hillbilly 100 Winner; 2020, 2021 John Bradshaw Memorial Winner; 2020 Intercontinental Classic Winner; 2021 Bad Boy 98 Winner; 2022 Eldora Million Winner; 2022 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winner
Awards	2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year; 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Most Popular Driver
NASCAR Cup Series career
	1 race run over 1 year
2023 position	41st
Best finish	41st (2023)
First race	2023 Food City Dirt Race (Bristol Dirt)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
	1 race run over 1 year
2023 position	103rd
Best finish	86th (2013)
First race	2023 Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt (Bristol Dirt)
	Statistics current as of November 26, 2023
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series career
Debut season	2005
Current team	Double L Motorsports
Car number	No. 49
Starts	460
Wins	75
Poles	41
Best finish	1st in 2015, 2018, 2019
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Jonathan Lee Davenport (born October 31, 1983), nicknamed Superman, is an American professional dirt track and stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, driving the No. 49 Longhorn Chassis for Double L Motorsports. Davenport is a 3-time champion in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, having won the title in 2015, 2018, and 2019, and a 5-time champion of the World 100 at Eldora Speedway.

Racing career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Davenport ran in Legend Cars and Asphalt Pro Late Models before making his Dirt Late Model debut in 2004.

Dirt Late Models[edit]

Since 2005, Davenport has competed in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, winning Rookie of the Year in 2012, and the championship in 2015,^[1] 2018,^[2] and 2019.^[3] He has earned 69 wins, 191 top fives, and over 282 top tens, making him one of the most successful drivers in the series.

Since 2004, Davenport has also competed in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, but mostly runs part-time to focus on running in other late model events. His best result was a 16th-place points finish in 2011, despite running 11 out of the 34 races, along with 15 wins, 48 top fives, and 70 top tens.^[4]

Davenport has also competed in the World 100, which is mostly known as the most prestigious dirt late model race in the United States. He would win the championship five times: 2015,^[5] 2017,^[6] 2019,^[7] 2021,^[8] and 2022.^[9]

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series[edit]

In 2013, Davenport attempted to make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the Martinsville Speedway spring race, driving the No. 1 for MAKE Motorsports, but would fail to qualify.^[10] On April 3, 2023, Spire Motorsports announced that Davenport will make his official debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the Weather Guard Truck Race on Dirt, along with running the Cup Series race for Kaulig Racing.^[11]

NASCAR Cup Series[edit]

On March 9, 2023, Kaulig Racing announced that Davenport will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Bristol dirt race, driving the No. 13 car. He will attempt to make his first NASCAR start since failing to qualify for the Truck Series spring race at Martinsville in 2013. Davenport finished 36th after being involved in a multi-car crash midway through the race.^[12]

Motorsports career results[edit]

NASCAR[edit]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Cup Series[edit]

NASCAR Cup Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	NCSC	Pts	Ref
2023	Kaulig Racing	13	Chevy	DAY	CAL	LVS	PHO	ATL	COA	RCH	BRD 36	MAR	TAL	DOV	KAN	DAR	CLT	GTW	SON	NSH	CSC	ATL	NHA	POC	RCH	MCH	IRC	GLN	DAY	DAR	KAN	BRI	TEX	TAL	ROV	LVS	HOM	MAR	PHO	41st	1	^[13]

Craftsman Truck Series[edit]

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	NCTC	Pts	Ref
2013	MAKE Motorsports	1	Chevy	DAY	MAR DNQ	CAR	KAN	CLT	DOV	TEX	KEN	IOW	ELD	POC	MCH	BRI	MSP	IOW	CHI	LVS	TAL	MAR	TEX	PHO	HOM		86th	0	^[14]
2023	Spire Motorsports	7	Chevy	DAY	LVS	ATL	COA	TEX	BRD 14	MAR	KAN	DAR	NWS	CLT	GTW	NSH	MOH	POC	RCH	IRP	MLW	KAN	BRI	TAL	HOM	PHO	103rd	0¹	^[15]

Superstar Racing Experience[edit]

(key) * – Most laps led. ¹ – Heat 1 winner. ² – Heat 2 winner.

Superstar Racing Experience results
Year	No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	SRXC	Pts
2023	49	STA	STA II	MMS	BER	ELD	LOS 1*¹	10th	0¹

^* Season still in progress
¹ Ineligible for series points

References[edit]

^ "Davenport Crowned National Champion; Sheppard Claims Rookie of the Year". LucasDirt.com. October 21, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ Walters, Shane (October 20, 2018). "Johnathan Davenport comments on winning the 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship". RacingNews.co. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport Wins Third National Championship". LucasDirt.com. November 26, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport – 2011 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Results". TheThirdTurn.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Davenport Comes From 18th to Claim Historic Victory in 45th World 100". eldoraspeedway.com. September 15, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport dominates World 100 at Eldora". accessWDUN. September 11, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport wins the World 100". STL Racing. September 9, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport Wins the 50th World 100 at Eldora Speedway". Speedway Digest. September 12, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport Gets One For The Thumb With Fifth World 100 Win". FloRacing. September 11, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport is Ready for a New Challenge". Speedway Digest. April 4, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ Christie, Toby (April 3, 2023). "Jonathan Davenport Adds Dirt Bristol Truck Race With Spire Motorsports". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
^ Christie, Toby (March 9, 2023). "Jonathan Davenport Running NASCAR Cup Bristol Dirt Race for Kaulig in No. 13 Entry". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport – 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport – 2013 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
^ "Jonathan Davenport – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

External links[edit]

Official website
Jonathan Davenport driver statistics at Racing-Reference

Sporting positions
Preceded by Incumbent	Legend Cars Semi-Pro National Champion 1999, 2000	Succeeded by Harry Garber
Preceded by Don O'Neal	Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion 2015, 2018, 2019	Succeeded by Scott Bloomquist Jimmy Owens
Preceded by Incument	XR Super Series Champion 2022	Succeeded by Incumbent
Achievements
Preceded by Dustin Bly	Legends World Finals Winner 2001	Succeeded by Craig Lewis
Preceded by Austin Dillon Ryan Atkins	Patriot Nationals Winner 2010, 2014	Succeeded by Ron Parker Trent Ivey
Preceded by Scott Bloomquist Brandon Overton	King of the Commonwealth Winner 2014, 2018	Succeeded by Randy Weaver Brandon Overton
Preceded by Dale McDowell	Show-Me 100 Winner 2015	Succeeded by Dennis Erb Jr.
Preceded by Jimmy Owens Brandon Overton	USA Nationals Winner 2015	Succeeded by Josh Richards Incumbent
Preceded by Don O'Neal	Dirt Late Model Dream Winner 2015	Succeeded by Jimmy Owens
Preceded by Scott Bloomquist Bobby Pierce Tim McCreadie	World 100 Winner 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022	Succeeded by Bobby Pierce Tim McCreadie Brandon Overton Incument
Preceded by Dale McDowell	Scorcher Winner 2016	Succeeded by Dale McDowell
Preceded by Incument	Intercontinental Classic Winner 2020	Succeeded by Incument
Preceded by Donnie Moran	Eldora Million Winner 2022	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Mike Marlar	Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winner 2022	Succeeded by Incumbent
Awards
Preceded by Tyler Reddick	Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year 2012	Succeeded by Billy Moyer Jr.

[1] "Davenport Crowned National Champion; Sheppard Claims Rookie of the Year". LucasDirt.com. October 21, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[2] Walters, Shane (October 20, 2018). "Johnathan Davenport comments on winning the 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship". RacingNews.co. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[3] "Jonathan Davenport Wins Third National Championship". LucasDirt.com. November 26, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[4] "Jonathan Davenport – 2011 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Results". TheThirdTurn.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[5] "Davenport Comes From 18th to Claim Historic Victory in 45th World 100". eldoraspeedway.com. September 15, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[6] "Jonathan Davenport dominates World 100 at Eldora". accessWDUN. September 11, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[7] "Jonathan Davenport wins the World 100". STL Racing. September 9, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[8] "Jonathan Davenport Wins the 50th World 100 at Eldora Speedway". Speedway Digest. September 12, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[9] "Jonathan Davenport Gets One For The Thumb With Fifth World 100 Win". FloRacing. September 11, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[10] "Jonathan Davenport is Ready for a New Challenge". Speedway Digest. April 4, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[11] Christie, Toby (April 3, 2023). "Jonathan Davenport Adds Dirt Bristol Truck Race With Spire Motorsports". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.

[12] Christie, Toby (March 9, 2023). "Jonathan Davenport Running NASCAR Cup Bristol Dirt Race for Kaulig in No. 13 Entry". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[13] "Jonathan Davenport – 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved April 9, 2023.

[14] "Jonathan Davenport – 2013 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2023.

[15] "Jonathan Davenport – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

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