David Smith Captures Third Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Win of 2025 at Toccoa Raceway

David Smith remained red-hot with the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series by capturing his third series win of the year on Tuesday night at Toccoa Raceway! David earned Fast Time honors during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying and later started the 25-lap main event from the outside of the front row. The Inman, South Carolina standout then withstood a rash of caution flags to lead each and every circuit at the storied Toccoa, Georgia facility to pocket the $2,000 first place prize money.

Eli Reece started third and finished 1.217 seconds back at the unfurling of the checkered flag to secure the strong runner-up performance. Frankie Beard, who was victorious early in the year with the tour at Sugar Creek Raceway, rounded out the podium in third. Sixth-starting David McCoy came home in the fourth spot, while polesitter Brandon Haley claimed the final position inside of the top five.

A total of 20 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors piled into the Toccoa Raceway pit area on Tuesday for round thirteen of the series schedule. The “Bad Boy” David McCoy topped the speed chart in MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps, while Brandon Haley and David Smith were the fastest qualifiers in their respective groups. Smith’s overall fast lap of 13.519 seconds earned him a bonus from Knowles Race Parts and Bodies. Eight caution flags slowed the pace in the 25-lapper.

Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a stop at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia on Thursday evening, July 24. As part of a big show with the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series, the winner of the 602 portion of the program will receive a $2,000 payday. Justin Howard still sits atop of the series point standings heading into “The Creek” over Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, Dawson Lowe, and Griffin Smith. Additional information can be found online by clicking on www.racesugarcreek.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Sugar Creek Raceway 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: 1. $2,000, 2. $800, 3. $600, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $280, 9. $260, 10. $240, 11. $220, 12. $200, 13. $175, 14. $165, 15. $155, 16. $145, 17. $135, 18-24. $125 to start.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 13 Race Summary
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Toccoa Raceway - Toccoa, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) David Smith $2,000
2. (3) Eli Reece $800
3. (4) Frankie Beard $600
4. (6) David McCoy $400
5. (1) Brandon Haley $350
6. (16) Griffin Smith $325
7. (9) Shane Chastain $300
8. (8) Holden Allen $280
9. (14) Justus Maurice $260
10. (15) Jake Anderson $240
11. (11) Kevin Fisher $220
12. (20) Colby Cape $200
13. (19) Dylan Stanley $175
14. (17) John Martin $165
15. (18) Justin Howard $155
16. (10) Bryan Tullis $145
17. (7) Ryan Clay $135
18. (5) Kevin Stevens $125
19. (12) Shaun Sise $125
20. (13) Ethan Simpson $125

Entries: 20
Lap Leaders: David Smith (Laps 1-25)
Cautions: 8

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: David McCoy 15.483

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: David Smith 13.519

Qualifying Results - Group A: 1. 114-Brandon Haley, 00:13.857[1]; 2. 82-Eli Reece, 00:14.011[5]; 3. 52-Kevin Stevens, 00:14.071[6]; 4. 90-Ryan Clay, 00:14.270[9]; 5. 3-Shane Chastain, 00:14.299[4]; 6. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:14.419[7]; 7. 12-Ethan Simpson, 00:14.466[8]; 8. 11A-Jake Anderson, 00:14.908[10]; 9. 11-John Martin, 00:15.100[2]; 10. 15-Dylan Stanley, 00:15.663[3]

Qualifying Results - Group B: 1. 71-David Smith, 00:13.519[8]; 2. 21B-Frankie Beard, 00:13.533[3]; 3. 187-David McCoy, 00:13.683[9]; 4. 94-Holden Allen, 00:13.823[7]; 5. 19-Bryan Tullis, 00:13.915[5]; 6. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:14.092[6]; 7. 17-Justus Maurice, 00:14.527[10]; 8. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:14.850[2]; 9. 09-Justin Howard, 00:14.933[1]; 10. 118-Colby Cape, 00:15.119[4]

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2254
2. Shaun Sise - 2030
3. Kevin Fisher - 1978
4. Dawson Lowe - 1466
5. Griffin Smith - 1314
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
8. Frankie Beard - 930
9. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
10. Braxtin Barber - 558

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) - $2,000 to win
July 25 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 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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