Luke Cooper Victorious in 44th Annual Shrine Race at Laurens County Speedway to Pocket $3,000 Payday

Luke Cooper, of Woodruff, South Carolina, became the eighth different winner in as many Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series events this year by emerging victorious in Tuesday’s 44th Annual Shrine Race at Laurens County Speedway! Luke, who laid down the second quickest time overall during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying at the Laurens, South Carolina oval, started the 30-lap headliner from the outside of the front row. He then grabbed the point from polesitter David Smith on the eighth circuit and paced the talented field for the final twenty-three laps.

At the checkers in the midweek race that supported the Laurens County Shrine Club, Luke beat third-starting Preston Dimsdale, early leader David Smith, Wyatt Coffey, and Jasper Brown to pocket the $3,000 first place prize money. Colby Cannon, series point leader Dawson Lowe, thirteenth-starting Griffin Smith, Shaun Sise, and Kevin Fisher rounded out the top ten. A total of thirteen competitors signed into the pit area at Laurens County Speedway for round eight of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule.

For winning the pole with his quick time of 15.612 seconds during qualifying, David Smith, of Inman, South Carolina, earned an extra $200 courtesy of Billings Brothers Autism Awareness and Knowles Race Parts and Bodies. Race winner Luke Cooper was also awarded an extra $100 for leading lap eleven courtesy of Billings Brothers Autism Awareness.

Following the Shrine Race, Dawson Lowe now finds himself atop of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series point standings by 68 markers over second place Justin Howard. Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, and Hunter Atkinson round out the top five in series points heading into the next event on Saturday, June 28 at Wythe Raceway. A $2,000 winner’s check will be on the line at the end of the month at the picturesque Rural Retreat, Virginia speedplant. More information on the event at Wythe Raceway can be found online by logging onto www.wytheraceway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 8 Race Summary
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Laurens County Speedway - Laurens, South Carolina

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (2) Luke Cooper $3,000
2. (3) Preston Dimsdale $1,200
3. (1) David Smith $700
4. (4) Wyatt Coffey $500
5. (5) Jasper Brown $400
6. (7) Colby Cannon $375
7. (6) Dawson Lowe $350
8. (13) Griffin Smith $330
9. (10) Shaun Sise $260
10. (9) Kevin Fisher $240
11. (12) Justin Howard $220
12. (11) Doug Bragg $200
13. (8) Shun Thomas $175

Entries: 13
Lap Leaders: David Smith (Laps 1-7), Luke Cooper (Laps 8-30)

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: David Smith 15.612

Qualifying Results: 1. 71-David Smith, 00:15.612[3]; 2. 57-Luke Cooper, 00:15.690[6]; 3. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 00:15.695[7]; 4. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:15.827[12]; 5. 2-Wyatt Coffey, 00:15.884[5]; 6. 83-Jasper Brown, 00:15.933[10]; 7. 16D-Dawson Lowe, 00:15.960[1]; 8. 16C-Colby Cannon, 00:16.027[4]; 9. 99-Shun Thomas, 00:16.144[2]; 10. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.191[9]; 11. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.546[11]; 12. 41-Doug Bragg, 00:16.597[8]; 13. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.768[13]

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 1466
2. Justin Howard - 1398
3. Shaun Sise - 1134
4. Kevin Fisher - 1078
5. Hunter Atkinson - 906
6. Griffin Smith - 750
7. David Smith - 584
8. Dylan Bartlett - 526
9. Frankie Beard - 392
10. Taylor Cole - 392

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) - $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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