44th Annual Shrine Race Next for Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on Tuesday Night, June 10

Round eight of the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will take place on Tuesday evening, June 10 at Laurens County Speedway-The Darlington Of Dirt! The 602 Late Models will compete for a $3,000 payday tomorrow night in the 44th edition of the Shrine Race at the Laurens, South Carolina facility. In the seven Red Clay Series shows held so far in 2025, seven different winners have graced Schaeffer’s Oil victory lane. Kenny Collins (Senoia Raceway), Jay Coen (Lavonia Speedway), Griffin Smith (Buckshot Speedway), Frankie Beard (Sugar Creek Raceway), Dawson Lowe (Lake View Motor Speedway), Hayden Cardwell (I-75 Raceway), and David Smith (Wythe Raceway) have all taken the checkers so far in 2025.

Knoxville, Tennessee native Dawson Lowe will bring the series point lead into the $3,000 to win midweek special at Laurens County Speedway. Joining the 602 Late Models on the card for the Shrine Race will be the Stock 4 ($1,500 to win), Crown Vic ($800 to win), Cadet ($700 to win), Thunder Bomber ($600 to win), Front Wheel Drive ($500 to win), T.B. Futures ($400 to win), and Young Gun ($300 to win) divisions. The pit gates will swing open at 4:00pm and the grandstands will open an hour later at 5:00pm. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:15pm and racing action will quickly follow at 7:00pm.

Adult grandstand admission will be $20.00, while kids ages 6-15 will be allowed into the stands for $10.00. Adult pit admission will be $40.00 and kids ages 6-15 will be admitted into the pit area for only $15.00. Children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE. Come early and check out everything that will be available to support the Laurens County Shrine Club and the kids. If you can’t make it to the track, don’t miss a lap of the wheel-to-wheel racing action by watching LIVE on Dirt Rich TV at www.dirtrich.tv.

Laurens County Speedway is located at 435 Racetrack Road in Laurens, South Carolina. The track phone number is 864-984-2427 and you can learn more about the track by accessing www.laurensspeedway.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Laurens County Speedway will be Left Front: Open, Right Front: American Racer Pro 2, Left Rear: American Racer Pro 2, Right Rear: American Racer Pro 2 or Pro 4. The entry fee will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.

Feature Purse (30 Laps): 1. $3,000, 2. $1,200, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $375, 7. $350, 8. $330, 9. $260, 10. $240, 11. $220, 12. $200, 13. $175, 14. $165, 15. $160, 16-22. $150 to start

Additional Money:
* $100 Pole Award Courtesy of Billings Brothers Autism Awareness
* $100 to Lap 11 Leader Courtesy of Billings Brothers Autism Awareness
* $100 Shop Credit for Polesitter Courtesy of Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 1280
2. Justin Howard - 1220
3. Shaun Sise - 952
4. Hunter Atkinson - 906
5. Kevin Fisher - 898
6. Griffin Smith - 566
7. Dylan Bartlett - 526
8. Frankie Beard - 392
8. Taylor Cole - 392
10. David Smith - 390

2025 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - PPD TO 3/22
March 1 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - KENNY COLLINS
March 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - JAY COEN
March 28 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - GRIFFIN SMITH
April 5 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - FRANKIE BEARD
April 12 - Lake View Motor Speedway (Nichols, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
April 18 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - HAYDEN CARDWELL
April 26 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - DAVID SMITH
June 10 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $3,000 to win
June 28 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - $2,000 to win
July 12 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
July 15 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
July 17 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 22 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 24 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 25 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,500 to win
August 16 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - $2,000 to win
September 6 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,500 to win
September 13 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $3,000 to win
September 19 - Anderson Motor Speedway (Anderson, SC) - $TBA
September 27 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 10 - To Be Announced
October 11 - To Be Announced
October 18 - To Be Announced
October 24 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner, American Racer Tires, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Capital Custom Paint, and Peeping Dragon Photography. Any questions concerning the series can be pointed to either Walter Tapp at 864-382-9957 or Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. More information on the tour can be found online at www.RedClaySeries.com. Keep your eye out for a new Red Clay 602 Late Model Series website in the near future!

About Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy.

From Dallas, Georgia, Mike Bruner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table with a background in equipment sales and operations that spans over two decades. He has worked with two construction equipment manufacturers and started his own company in 2009, focusing on construction, grading, and hauling. His company has been a Schaeffer customer for many years, and in 2024, he joined the Schaeffer’s Oil team as a full-time sales representative. Learn more or connect with Mike by logging onto www.schaefferoil.com/mikebruner.

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