Griffin Smith Awarded Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory at North Georgia Speedway

The fifteenth stop of the year for the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series was held on Friday night at North Georgia Speedway and it was Griffin Smith that inherited the victory after apparent winner Hayden Swaney was disqualified in post-race inspection for having the wrong rocker arms on his engine. Swaney, who had topped the speed chart in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying, led all 25 circuits of the main event at the Chatsworth, Georgia oval before failing post-race tech. Smith, who started from the outside of the front row beside Swaney, finished 1.144 seconds behind at the unfurling of the checkered flag prior to being awarded the win.

For Griffin Smith, the $2,500 triumph was his second of the year with the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series having also reached victory lane back on March 28 at Buckshot (AL) Speedway. Colton Berrong and fifth-starting Spencer Singleton rounded out the podium in second and third respectively. John Land started and finished fourth, while Eli Reece picked up a trio of spots to land in the fifth finishing position.

A total of 20 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were on the grounds on Friday evening at North Georgia Speedway. Bryson Hickman was quick right off the trailer in posting the fastest lap in MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps, while Hayden Swaney went quickest in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies time trials with his lap of 14.492 seconds. The 25-lapper was slowed by four caution flags - each of which were for multi-car accidents on laps 1, 2, 16, and 18.

Next up on the racing calendar for the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors will be a visit to the sprawling Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia on Saturday night, August 16. The series’ third stop of the year to the 1/2-mile speedplant boasts a $2,000 first place prize. David Smith and Kenny Peeples, Jr. have recorded victories at Wythe Raceway already in 2025 with the tour. More information on this show can be found online by clicking on www.WytheRaceway.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Wythe 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.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 15 Race Summary
Friday, July 25, 2025
North Georgia Speedway - Chatsworth, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Griffin Smith $2,500
2. (3) Colton Berrong $800
3. (5) Spencer Singleton $600
4. (4) John Land $400
5. (8) Eli Reece $350
6. (10) Shaun Sise $325
7. (9) Jody Wilson $300
8. (15) Bryson Hickman $280
9. (7) Cooper Twiggs $260
10. (17) Kevin Fisher $240
11. (11) Bogen Cochran $220
12. (13) Holden Allen $200
13. (12) Justin Howard $175
14. (14) John Snow $165
15. (16) Greer Cofield $155
16. (18) Brady Stanley $145
17. (6) Dylan Beaver $135
18. (19) CJ Page $125
19. (20) Chad Townsend DNS
20. (1) Hayden Swaney DQ

Entries: 20
Lap Leaders: Hayden Swaney (Laps 1-25)
Cautions: 4

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Bryson Hickman 14.102

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Hayden Swaney 14.492

Qualifying Results - Group A: 1. 52-Hayden Swaney, 00:14.492[10]; 2. 56-Colton Berrong, 00:14.574[4]; 3. 30-Spencer Singleton, 00:14.616[5]; 4. 100-Cooper Twiggs, 00:14.627[8]; 5. 5J-Jody Wilson, 00:14.693[7]; 6. 50-Bogen Cochran, 00:14.715[2]; 7. 94-Holden Allen, 00:14.809[3]; 8. B01-Bryson Hickman, 00:14.862[9]; 9. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:15.327[1]; 10. (DQ) 1X-CJ Page, 00:14.575[6]

Qualifying Results - Group B: 1. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:14.494[2]; 2. J10-John Land, 00:14.800[3]; 3. 117-Dylan Beaver, 00:14.880[10]; 4. 82-Eli Reece, 00:14.910[4]; 5. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:14.952[1]; 6. 09-Justin Howard, 00:15.339[9]; 7. 369-John Snow, 00:15.459[8]; 8. 5C-Greer Cofield, 00:15.896[5]; 9. 49-Brady Stanley, 00:16.785[7]; 10. (DQ) 50C-Chad Townsend, 00:15.337[6]

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2606
2. Shaun Sise - 2404
3. Kevin Fisher - 2330
4. Griffin Smith - 1710
5. Dawson Lowe - 1466
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
8. Frankie Beard - 930
9. Jody Wilson - 748
10. Colton Berrong - 742

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 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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