Hayden Cardwell Cashes $2,000 Paycheck for Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Win at I-75 Raceway

It was all Hayden Cardwell nearly all the time on Friday night in round six of the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee! Hayden stopped the clock fourth fastest overall during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying, which lined him up starting the 25-lap headliner from the outside of the second row. Hayden then assumed the point on lap two after leaders Seth Wimpey and Booger Brooks tangled in turn four.

From there, Hayden kept his #44 machine at the front of the field and survived a green-white-checkered finish to pocket the $2,000 payday. Finishing 1.119 seconds behind Cardwell at the unfurling of the checkered flag was sixth-starting Taylor Cole. Shaun Sise continued his string of podium efforts with the tour by finishing in the third spot. Griffin Smith, who captured a win with the series back in March at Buckshot Speedway, came home in the fourth position, while Tyler Dixon rounded out the top five finishers on Friday in the Volunteer State.

Current series point leader Dawson Lowe stretched out his lead with a solid sixth place performance. Dawson sits atop the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series standings over Justin Howard, Hunter Atkinson, Kevin Fisher, and Shaun Sise heading into the next series event on Saturday, April 26. The 602’s will vie for another $2,000 top prize next Saturday evening at the picturesque Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Learn more about this show by pointing your web browser to www.wytheraceway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 6 Race Summary
Friday, April 18, 2025
I-75 Raceway - Sweetwater, Tennessee

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (4) Hayden Cardwell $2,000
2. (6) Taylor Cole $1,000
3. (5) Shaun Sise $650
4. (7) Griffin Smith $450
5. (3) Tyler Dixon $375
6. (9) Dawson Lowe $350
7. (11) Hunter Atkinson $325
8. (10) Jason Davis $300
9. (8) Jody Wilson $280
10. (16) Kevin Fisher $260
11. (14) Isaac Boring $240
12. (15) Justin Howard $220
13. (13) Dylan Bartlett $200
14. (12) Michael Trotter $175
15. (2) Seth Wimpey $165
16. (1) Booger Brooks $150

Entries: 16
Lap Leaders: Seth Wimpey (Lap 1), Hayden Cardwell (Laps 2-25)
Cautions: 5

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Booger Brooks 16.034

Qualifying Results: 1. 48-Booger Brooks, 00:16.034[11]; 2. 24-Seth Wimpey, 00:16.099[3]; 3. 5-Tyler Dixon, 00:16.241[8]; 4. 44-Hayden Cardwell, 00:16.252[5]; 5. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.393[4]; 6. 66-Taylor Cole, 00:16.573[6]; 7. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:16.813[2]; 8. 5J-Jody Wilson, 00:16.815[1]; 9. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:16.834[7]; 10. 52-Jason Davis, 00:16.913[12]; 11. 25H-Hunter Atkinson, 00:17.048[16]; 12. 86-Michael Trotter, 00:17.100[10]; 13. 27D-Dylan Bartlett, 00:17.276[9]; 14. 117-Isaac Boring, 00:17.440[13]; 15. 09-Justin Howard, 00:18.180[14]; 16. (DNS) F1-Kevin Fisher

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 1086
2. Justin Howard - 1038
3. Hunter Atkinson - 906
4. Kevin Fisher - 898
5. Shaun Sise - 768
6. Griffin Smith - 566
7. Dylan Bartlett - 526
8. Frankie Beard - 392
8. Taylor Cole - 392
10. Jody Wilson - 370

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) - $2,000 to win
May 3 - To Be Announced
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 25 - 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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