Koulten Herbert Wires Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Field at I-75 Raceway for $2,000 Win

A midweek stop at I-75 Raceway greeted the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on Tuesday night and Koulten Herbert emerged victorious to claim his first win of the year with the tour! Koulton stopped the clock second fastest in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying and later started the 25-lap headliner from the outside of the front row. The Locust Grove, Georgia ace then got the hole shot at the drop of the green flag and paced the field throughout the contest to bag the $2,000 first place prize money.

Finishing in the runner-up spot was fast qualifier and polesitter Bryson Hickman, who trailed Herbert the entire 25 lap distance. Tyler Dixson started third and finished third to round out the podium at the Sweetwater, Tennessee venue. Griffin Smith advanced a spot to finish in the fourth position, while Brennen Shirley picked off a trio of competitors to place fifth at the unfurling of the checkered flag.

A total of 18 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were on hand at I-75 Raceway on Tuesday for the special event, which was on the undercard of the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series program. Brennen Shirley went quickest in MRP Fantasy League Hot Laps, while Bryson Hickman laid down a quick lap of 15.862 seconds in qualifying to earn Fast Time honors. Only two caution flags slowed the pace during the course of the 25-lapper.

Next up for the cars and stars racing with the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a visit to Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on Thursday, July 17. In a show once again headlined by the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series, the 602 Late Models will race for a $2,000 payday in the Peach State. Justin Howard sits atop of the series point standings over Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, Dawson Lowe, and Hunter Atkinson.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Senoia 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 11 Race Summary
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
I-75 Raceway - Sweetwater, Tennessee

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Koulten Herbert $2,000
2. (1) Bryson Hickman $800
3. (3) Tyler Dixson $600
4. (5) Griffin Smith $400
5. (8) Brennen Shirley $350
6. (11) Spencer Singleton $325
7. (4) Hayden Cardwell $300
8. (10) Colton Berrong $280
9. (6) Shaun Sise $260
10. (14) Hunter Atkinson $240
11. (12) Kevin Fisher $220
12. (15) CB McKinnon $200
13. (16) Justin Howard $175
14. (13) Robert Koons $165
15. (9) Chris Lafever $155
16. (7) Ethan Hunter $145
17. (17) Jim Gray $135
18. (18) Charles Schuiten DNS

Entries: 18
Lap Leaders: Koulten Herbert (Laps 1-25)
Cautions: 2

MRP Fantasy League Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Brennen Shirley 15.659

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Bryson Hickman 15.862

Qualifying Results: 1. B01-Bryson Hickman, 00:15.862[1]; 2. 611-Koulten Herbert, 00:15.969[11]; 3. 5-Tyler Dixson, 00:16.050[7]; 4. 44-Hayden Cardwell, 00:16.105[9]; 5. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:16.113[6]; 6. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.138[4]; 7. 52-Ethan Hunter, 00:16.154[2]; 8. 111-Brennen Shirley, 00:16.184[18]; 9. 8-Chris Lafever, 00:16.240[17]; 10. 56-Colton Berrong, 00:16.254[13]; 11. 30-Spencer Singleton, 00:16.320[5]; 12. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.348[10]; 13. 117-Robert Koons, 00:16.535[14]; 14. 25H-Hunter Atkinson, 00:16.549[12]; 15. 73-CB McKinnon, 00:16.613[15]; 16. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.628[16]; 17. 47-Jim Gray, 00:16.820[8]; 18. (DNS) 71-Charles Schuiten

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 1920
2. Shaun Sise - 1690
3. Kevin Fisher - 1630
4. Dawson Lowe - 1466
5. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
6. David Smith - 978
7. Griffin Smith - 942
8. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
9. Frankie Beard - 580
T-10. Doug Penny - 526
T-10. Dylan Bartlett - 526

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) - $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.

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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