David Smith Becomes First Repeat Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Winner Saturday at Harris Speedway

In the first nine Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series shows in 2025, there were nine different winners. That streak was broken on Saturday night at Harris Speedway, as David Smith reached victory lane for the second time this season with the tour. David knocked down the second quickest lap in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying and later started the 25-lap feature event from the outside of the front row. The Inman, South Carolina standout then got the hole shot at the drop of the green flag in the headliner and led each circuit to pocket the $2,000 first place prize money.

David beat runner-up Kendal Tucker to the checkered flag by one second to record the victory at the Rutherfordton, North Carolina oval. Kenny Collins picked off two competitors to round out the podium in third, while Billy Rushton also passed two cars to place fourth in the final rundown. Polesitter Preston Dimsdale slipped back to fifth in the lone A-Main of the year for the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series in the Tar Heel State.

A total of nineteen 602 Late Model competitors piled into the pit area at Harris Speedway for round ten of the Red Clay Series. Billy Rushton went quickest in hot laps with a fast time of 16.487 seconds, while Preston Dimsdale earned the pole in qualifying with his quick lap of 15.939 seconds. Ten drivers completed all 25 circuits in the $2,000 to win main event.

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will roll into the states of Tennessee and Georgia this week for a pair of midweek shows - both of which will shell out a $2,000 payday. Up first will be a visit to I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee on Tuesday, July 15. The series will then return to action on Thursday, July 17 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia. Both programs will accompany the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series and will be broadcast LIVE on FloRacing. More information can be found online at www.i-75racewaypark.com and www.senoiaraceway1969.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 10 Race Summary
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Harris Speedway - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) David Smith $2,000
2. (3) Kendal Tucker $800
3. (5) Kenny Collins $600
4. (6) Billy Rushton $400
5. (1) Preston Dimsdale $350
6. (7) Frankie Beard $325
7. (12) Kevin Fisher $300
8. (8) Shaun Sise $280
9. (19) Luke Clements $260
10. (14) Joey Whitaker $240
11. (15) Dereck Burgess $220
12. (16) Jaedyn Altiers $200
13. (10) Brian Grumbles $175
14. (4) Jason Dickerson $165
15. (17) Brandon Greene $155
16. (18) Lucas Gwyn $145
17. (11) Giovanni Baker $135
18. (9) Dustin Taylor $125
19. (13) Justin Howard $125

Entries: 19
Lap Leaders: David Smith (Laps 1-25)

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Preston Dimsdale 15.939

Qualifying Results: 1. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 00:15.939[18]; 2. 71-David Smith, 00:15.949[14]; 3. 00-Kendal Tucker, 00:16.084[4]; 4. 51-Luke Clements, 00:16.150[12]; 5. J12-Jason Dickerson, 00:16.203[11]; 6. DOC-Kenny Collins, 00:16.215[8]; 7. 1*-Billy Rushton, 00:16.233[7]; 8. 21B-Frankie Beard, 00:16.239[15]; 9. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.311[19]; 10. 5-Dustin Taylor, 00:16.335[9]; 11. 84-Brian Grumbles, 00:16.487[13]; 12. 55-Giovanni Baker, 00:16.790[2]; 13. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.823[10]; 14. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.844[3]; 15. 75-Joey Whitaker, 00:16.978[16]; 16. 99-Dereck Burgess, 00:17.022[5]; 17. 25-Jaedyn Altiers, 00:17.171[1]; 18. 32-Brandon Greene, 00:17.203[17]; 19. 12-Lucas Gwyn, 00:17.339[6]

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 1746
2. Shaun Sise - 1508
3. Dawson Lowe - 1466
4. Kevin Fisher - 1452
5. David Smith - 978
6. Hunter Atkinson - 906
7. Griffin Smith - 750
8. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
9. Frankie Beard - 580
10. Doug Penny - 526

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) - $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.

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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