Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Kicks Off Hectic Stretch this Saturday, July 12 at Harris Speedway

A very hectic stretch for the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series, which includes six series events from July 12-25, will kick off this Saturday at Harris Speedway in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. A $2,000 payday will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Models in the lone series stop of the year to the Tar Heel State. Justin Howard, of Elijay, Georgia, currently sits atop of the series point standings over Dawson Lowe, Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, and Hunter Atkinson heading into the tenth series event.

In the nine Red Clay Series shows held so far in 2025, nine different winners have graced Schaeffer’s Oil victory lane. Kenny Collins (Senoia Raceway), Jay Coen (Lavonia Speedway), Griffin Smith (Buckshot Speedway), Frankie Beard (Sugar Creek Raceway), Dawson Lowe (Lake View Motor Speedway), Hayden Cardwell (I-75 Raceway), David Smith (Wythe Raceway), Luke Cooper (Laurens County Speedway), and Kenny Peeples, Jr. (Wythe Raceway) have all taken the checkers so far in 2025.

Joining the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series at Harris Speedway will be the Street Stock ($800 to win), Thunder Bomber ($700 to win), Pure Stock ($400 to win), Front Wheel Drive ($300 to win), Crown Vic ($300 to win), and Crown Vic Young Gun ($250 to win) divisions. The track will also have a Meet & Greet during intermission, as fans will be invited down to the frontstretch to meet their favorite drivers and see the cars up close and personal.

The gates will open at Harris Speedway on Saturday, July 12 at 4:00pm. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm and hot laps will light up the racetrack shortly thereafter. Adult grandstand admission will be $20.00, while adult pit admission will be $35.00. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted onto the grounds for FREE. Harris Speedway is located at 921 Jack McKinney Road in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The track phone number is (828) 222-0323 or more information can be obtained online by clicking on www.harrisspeedway.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Harris 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 (25 Laps): 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. Billings Brothers Autism Awareness is also sponsoring a $100 random draw bonus for drivers finishing second through fifth.

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 1584
2. Dawson Lowe - 1466
3. Shaun Sise - 1324
4. Kevin Fisher - 1266
5. Hunter Atkinson - 906
6. David Smith - 778
7. Griffin Smith - 750
8. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
9. Doug Penny - 526
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) - $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.

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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