Bryson Hickman Wins on Championship Night at I-75; Shaun Sise Captures Red Clay Series Championship

The twenty-first and final round of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule took center stage on Friday night at I-75 Raceway and it was Ooltewah, Tennessee’s Bryson Hickman that emerged victorious to collect the $2,000 first place prize money!  Bryson stopped the clock second quickest overall during the Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying session to earn the outside of the front row for the start of the 30-lap main event.  He then got the hole shot at the drop of the green flag and paced the field for the entire feature distance to secure his first series win of the 2025 season.

Finishing 3.110 seconds back at the unfurling of the checkered flag was runner-up Koulten Herbert, who won with the tour at the Sweetwater, Tennessee venue back on July 15.  Dawson Lowe picked off a pair of competitors to round out the podium in third, while polesitter Shaun Sise slid to a fourth place effort.  Tyler Dixon was on the move early and often, as he improved nine positions during the 30-lapper en route to a strong fifth place showing.

In the twenty-one Red Clay 602 Late Model Series races held this year, seventeen different winners celebrated in victory lane.  Only David Smith (3 wins), Kenny Collins (2 wins), and Griffin Smith (2 wins) picked up more than one victory this year.  When the dust had settled on Championship Night at I-75 Raceway, Shaun Sise was celebrated as the series Champion and was awarded an extra $4,000 for his efforts.  Kevin Fisher finished in the second spot in the final point tally, while Justin Howard rounded out the top three in the final points.

Preparations are already being made for the 2026 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule.  If you are interested in hosting an event next season, please contact either Walter Tapp at 864-382-9957 or Ray Cook at 828-360-5353.  The series will release the full 2026 slate of events at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis on Friday morning, December 12.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 21 Race Summary - Championship Night
Friday, October 24, 2025
I-75 Raceway - Sweetwater, Tennessee

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (2) Bryson Hickman $2,000
2. (3) Koulten Herbert $800
3. (5) Dawson Lowe $600
4. (1) Shaun Sise $400
5. (14) Tyler Dixon $350
6. (7) Spencer Singleton $325
7. (11) Justin Howard $300
8. (10) Chris Lefever $280
9. (4) Cooper Twiggs $260
10. (13) Bobby Elkins $240
11. (8) Davin Cardwell $220
12. (9) Jason Davis $200
13. (12) Kevin Fisher $175
14. (6) Hayden Cardwell DNS

Entries:  14
Lap Leaders:  Bryson Hickman (Laps 1-30)

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall:  Koulten Herbert 15.911

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall:  Shaun Sise 15.669

Full Qualifying Results:  1. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:15.669[14]; 2. B01-Bryson Hickman, 00:15.673[5]; 3. 6-Koulten Herbert, 00:15.743[3]; 4. 100-Cooper Twiggs, 00:15.745[11]; 5. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:15.753[4]; 6. 1T-Hayden Cardwell, 00:15.762[12]; 7. 30S-Spencer Singleton, 00:15.828[6]; 8. 77-Davin Cardwell, 00:15.949[9]; 9. 52-Jason Davis, 00:15.949[10]; 10. 8-Chris Lefever, 00:15.957[2]; 11. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.015[13]; 12. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.034[1]; 13. 44-Bobby Elkins, 00:16.073[8]; 14. 5-Tyler Dixon, 00:16.204[7]

Final Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings w/ Three Races Dropped:
1. Shaun Sise - 3380
2. Kevin Fisher - 3274
3. Justin Howard - 3160
4. Griffin Smith - 1710
5. Dawson Lowe - 1660
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Frankie Beard - 1126
8. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
9. Kenny Collins - 980
10. Jody Wilson - 942
* Only the driver’s best 18 races counted towards the final series point standings.

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) - LUKE COOPER
June 28 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - KENNY PEEPLES, JR.
July 12 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - DAVID SMITH
July 15 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - KOULTEN HERBERT
July 17 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - RICHIE STEPHENS
July 22 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - DAVID SMITH
July 24 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - JASON DEAL
July 25 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - GRIFFIN SMITH
August 15 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - CANCELED
September 6 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO 9/12
September 12 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - SHAUN SISE
September 13 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - DYLAN BEAVER
September 19 - Anderson Motor Speedway (Williamston, SC) - MIKE DAVIDSON
September 27 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - KENNY COLLINS
October 18 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - BRYAN TULLIS
October 24 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN

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, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Capital Custom Paint, Delph Communications, 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.

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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