David Smith Wires Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Event at Wythe Raceway for $2,000 Win

In the inaugural visit by the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series to the picturesque Wythe Raceway on Saturday evening, April 26, it was David Smith emerging victorious to capture his first series victory of the 2025 campaign! The Inman, South Carolina ace topped the speed chart in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying to earn the pole position for the 25-lap headliner. David then got the holeshot at the drop of the green flag and he never looked back en route to recording the $2,000 triumph.

Finishing behind Smith’s #71 machine at the unfurling of the checkered flag was runner-up Daniel Durham, who started in the second spot. Red Clay 602 Late Model Series point leader Dawson Lowe rounded out the podium in third. Kenny Peeples, Jr. started and finished fourth, while Wyatt Coffey moved up inside of the top five to nab a fifth place performance.

The event last Saturday night in Rural Retreat, Virginia marked the seventh Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series show of the season and David Smith’s victory continued the streak of no repeat series winners so far in 2025. Kenny Collins (Senoia Raceway), Jay Coen (Lavonia Speedway), Griffin Smith (Buckshot Speedway), Frankie Beard (Sugar Creek Raceway), Dawson Lowe (Lake View Motor Speedway), and Hayden Cardwell (I-75 Raceway) have also celebrated in victory lane with the tour this year.

After presiding over six races in as many weekends, the Red Clay Series will take a six week hiatus until returning to action on Tuesday, June 10 at Laurens County Speedway in Laurens, South Carolina. The 44th Annual ‘Shrine Race’ will be held on that Tuesday in the Palmetto State and a $2,000 winner’s check will be on the line for the 602 Late Models. More information can be found online by visiting www.laurensspeedway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 7 Race Summary
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Wythe Raceway - Rural Retreat, Virginia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (1) David Smith $2,000
2. (2) Daniel Durham $800
3. (3) Dawson Lowe $600
4. (4) Kenny Peeples, Jr. $400
5. (6) Wyatt Coffey $350
6. (8) Cole Apple $325
7. (7) Travis Greer $300
8. (5) Shaun Sise $280
9. (9) Justin Howard $260
10. (11) Keith Hart $240
11. (10) Heath Martin $220
12. (12) Doug Penny $200

Entries: 12
Lap Leaders: David Smith (Laps 1-25)

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: David Smith 18.386

Qualifying Results: 1. 71-David Smith, 00:18.386[7]; 2. 15-Daniel Durham, 00:18.429[1]; 3. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:18.475[9]; 4. 22-Kenny Peeples Jr, 00:18.639[5]; 5. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:18.725[2]; 6. 2-Wyatt Coffey, 00:18.798[4]; 7. 11G-Travis Greer, 00:19.022[8]; 8. 11C-Cole Apple, 00:19.322[12]; 9. 09-Justin Howard, 00:19.362[6]; 10. 41-Heath Martin, 00:19.443[3]; 11. 81-Keith Hart, 00:19.680[10]; 12. (DNS) 4-Doug Penny

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) - $2,000 to win
June 14 - To Be Announced
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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