Jason Deal Inherits Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory on Thursday at Sugar Creek Raceway

Round fourteen of the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series took place on Thursday night at Sugar Creek Raceway and it appeared that Seth Wimpey was going to add his name to the impressive list of victors with the tour this year, as the hometown driver dominated the 25-lap feature event from the outside of the front row. However, Wimpey’s #24 machine was found to have an illegal tire compound on the left rear and he was disqualified in post-race inspection. The misfortune for Wimpey turned into jubilation for Jason Deal, who inherited the $2,000 victory after initially finishing in the runner-up spot - 1.966 seconds back.

The fourth-starting Deal, who hails from Copperhill, Tennessee, was awarded the win over polesitter Griffin Smith, sixth-starting Dylan Beaver, Jody Wilson, and Cooper Twiggs. The C & S Auto Electric Hard Luck Award at Sugar Creek Raceway went to Colton Berrong, while the C&S Auto Electric Hard Charger Award went to Mike Davidson. The Alto, Georgia driver picked off six competitors to land in the ninth finishing position.

A total of 17 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were in the pit area for Thursday Night Thunder at Sugar Creek Raceway. Shaun Sise was fast right off the trailer in laying down the quickest lap in MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps with a time of 16.110 seconds. In Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying, Griffin Smith topped the speed chart with his fast time of 16.236 seconds. The 25-lap main event was slowed by only one caution flag, which came on lap 13 for a slowing Jim Gray.

Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a trip to North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia on Friday evening, July 25. In another program with the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series, the 602 Late Models will be vying for a $2,000 first place prize. Justin Howard still sits atop of the point standings heading into the northern Georgia oval over Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, Griffin Smith, and Dawson Lowe. Learn more about Friday’s show by accessing www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net or don’t miss a lap by watching LIVE on FloRacing.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for North Georgia Speedway 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 14 Race Summary
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sugar Creek Raceway - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (4) Jason Deal $2,000
2. (1) Griffin Smith $800
3. (6) Dylan Beaver $600
4. (3) Jody Wilson $400
5. (5) Cooper Twiggs $350
6. (8) Holden Allen $325
7. (7) Shaun Sise $300
8. (10) Eli Reece $280
9. (15) Mike Davidson $260
10. (9) John Snow $240
11. (14) Justin Howard $220
12. (11) Jim Gray $200
13. (16) Bogen Cochran $175
14. (17) Kevin Fisher $165
15. (13) Chance Hughes $155
16. (12) Colton Berrong $145
17. (2) Seth Wimpey DQ

Entries: 17
Lap Leaders: Seth Wimpey (Laps 1-25)
Cautions: 1

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Shaun Sise 16.110

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Griffin Smith 16.236

Qualifying Results - Group A: 1. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:16.236[9]; 2. 5J-Jody Wilson, 00:16.522[3]; 3. 100-Cooper Twiggs, 00:16.535[4]; 4. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.603[1]; 5. 369-John Snow, 00:16.675[8]; 6. 47-Jim Gray, 00:16.775[7]; 7. 10-Chance Hughes, 00:16.893[2]; 8. 27-Mike Davidson, 00:17.016[6]; 9. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:17.063[5]

Qualifying Results - Group B: 1. 24-Seth Wimpey, 00:16.270[2]; 2. 7-Jason Deal, 00:16.300[4]; 3. 117-Dylan Beaver, 00:16.372[6]; 4. 94-Holden Allen, 00:16.435[5]; 5. 82-Eli Reece, 00:16.591[8]; 6. 56-Colton Berrong, 00:16.595[7]; 7. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.982[1]; 8. 50-Bogen Cochran, 00:17.984[3]

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2432
2. Shaun Sise - 2216
3. Kevin Fisher - 2150
4. Griffin Smith - 1510
5. Dawson Lowe -1466
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
8. Frankie Beard - 930
9. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
10. Jody Wilson - 562

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) - $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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