Cody Overton Captures $2,500 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory in Winter Freeze Finale

After a part failure took him out of contention for the $25,000 top prize in the Super Late Model portion of the ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ finale on Saturday night at Screven Motor Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series ace Cody Overton got a bit of redemption by taking the checkered flag first in the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series main event!  Cody clicked off the quickest times during both MRP Fantasy Racing hot laps and Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying prior to starting the 25-lap feature from the outside of the front row.  The Evans, Georgia ace then made a late bid for the race lead, powered past race-long leader Ches Chester on lap 23, and led the final three circuits to capture the $2,500 first place money.

Cody came out on top of a great race to win by 0.642 of a second over polesitter Ches Chester, who paced the stout 602 Late Model field for the first 22 laps.  Friday night’s $2,000 victor Wyatt Coffey rounded out the podium in the third spot.  Trent Ivey started and finished fourth, while Cameron Tribble passed a trio of competitors to nab the final position inside of the top five.

“Lil Sexy” Cody Overton drove a #84 machine - normally driven by Brian Grumbles - with sponsorship in part from Excel Racing Chassis, Holder’s Body Works, and Fox Racing Shox.  The win for Overton on Saturday came after a solid fourth place performance in Friday’s weekend lid lifter.  He earned Hard Charger honors in passing eight racecars during the 20-lap opener en route to the top five showing.

A total of 29 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were on hand at the Sylvania, Georgia facility on Saturday for the final event of the ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ weekend.  Cody Overton topped both MRP Fantasy Racing hot laps and Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying with his fast times of 17.231 and 16.225 respectively.  After the top eight qualifiers were locked in through each group during time trials, Griffin Jones secured the victory in the lone consolation race of the evening.  Only two Tuxedo Glass & Mirror caution flags slowed the action during the A-Main - none of which were for serious incidents.

Following the pair of non-point races at Screven Motor Speedway, the points portion of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule will heat up on Saturday, February 28 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia.  A $2,500 winner’s check will be up for grabs in three weeks at the Peach State venue.  Kenny Collins won last year’s points opener at Senoia by besting a solid 28-car field.  More information can be found online at both www.redclayseries.com and www.senoiaraceway1969.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 2 Race Summary
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Screven Motor Speedway - Sylvania, GA

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Cody Overton $2,500
2. (1) Ches Chester $1,200
3. (3) Wyatt Coffey $650
4. (4) Trent Ivey $450
5. (8) Cameron Tribble $400
6. (12) Evan Bell $350
7. (5) David Smith $325
8. (6) Koulten Herbert $300
9. (10) Caleb Gay $280
10. (9) Dawson Lowe $260
11. (22) Caleb Stroble $240
12. (15) Chris Woods $220
13. (11) Ryan Clay $200
14. (17) Griffin Jones $175
15. (16) Bo Smith $165
16. (14) Dustin Collins $155
17. (19) Caylan Kettle $150
18. (18) Wilson Boyd $150
19. (21) Doug Penny $150
20. (7) Karli Bennett $150
21. (13) Kenny Collins $150
22. (20) Josh Guy $150

Entries:  29
Lap Leaders:  Ches Chester (Laps 1-22), Cody Overton (Laps 23-25)
Tuxedo Glass & Mirror Cautions:  2
PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award:  Caleb Stroble +11 Positions

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall:  Cody Overton 17.231

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall:  Cody Overton 16.225

Qualifying - Group A (Top 8 Locked Into Feature):  1. 9-Ches Chester[2]; 2. 2-Wyatt Coffey[12]; 3. 71-David Smith[1]; 4. 10-Karli Bennett[8]; 5. 16-Dawson Lowe[3]; 6. 90-Ryan Clay[11]; 7. 00-Kenny Collins[4]; 8. 17-Chris Woods[6]; 9. 38-Clay Collins[14]; 10. 4P-Doug Penny[13]; 11. K0-Caylan Kettle[7]; 12. C5-Camden Harp[10]; 13. 15-Dylan Stanley[15]; 14. 58C-Caleb Stroble[9]; 15. 3HC-Chris Burnsed[5]

Qualifying - Group B (Top 8 Locked Into Feature):  1. 84-Cody Overton[11]; 2. 28-Trent Ivey[13]; 3. 611-Koulten Herbert[14]; 4. 1-Cameron Tribble[5]; 5. 17G-Caleb Gay[10]; 6. 97-Evan Bell[1]; 7. 44-Dustin Collins[9]; 8. 93S-Bo Smith[6]; 9. 17J-Griffin Jones[7]; 10. 7P-Shawn Pritchard[2]; 11. 4-Derek Stanley[12]; 12. 7W-Cody Whitworth[8]; 13. 15X-Josh Guy[4]; 14. 8B-Wilson Boyd[3]

Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner B-Main Finish (Top 6 Transfer):  1. 17J-Griffin Jones[2]; 2. 8B-Wilson Boyd[12]; 3. K0-Caylan Kettle[5]; 4. 15X-Josh Guy[10]; 5. 4P-Doug Penny[3]; 6. 58C-Caleb Stroble[11]; 7. C5-Camden Harp[7]; 8. 3HC-Chris Burnsed[13]; 9. 7W-Cody Whitworth[8]; 10. 7P-Shawn Pritchard[4]; 11. 4-Derek Stanley[6]; 12. 15-Dylan Stanley[9]; 13. 38-Clay Collins[1]

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
April 25 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - $2,000 to win
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - $2,500 to win
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 to win
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - $2,000 to win
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
June 20 - To Be Announced…
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $2,500 to win
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 to win
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
August 7 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,500 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 26 - To Be Announced…
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 31 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $4,000 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, PPM Racing Products, 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, Cruise with the Champions, 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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