Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Makes Debut at Wythe Raceway on Saturday, April 26

Round seven of the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will take place this Saturday night, April 26 at the picturesque Wythe Raceway! The 602 Late Models will compete for a $2,000 paycheck in the series debut at the Rural Retreat, Virginia speedplant. In the six Red Clay Series shows held so far in 2025, six 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), and Hayden Cardwell (I-75 Raceway) have all taken the checkers so far in 2025.

Knoxville, Tennessee ace Dawson Lowe will bring the series point lead into Wythe Raceway on Saturday for the $2,000 to win event, which is being presented by Virginia Driveline and Differential. Joining the 602 Late Models on the card for the season opener at the 1/2-mile oval include the 602 Modified, Super Street, Pro Mini, UCAR, KCAR, Vintage Sportsman, and Crown Vic divisions. The pit gate and the grandstand will both open at 5:00pm on Saturday with hot laps slated for 7:00pm and racing scheduled for 8:00pm.

Grandstand admission for Saturday is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors/military, $5.00 for kids ages 7-12, and FREE for kids ages 6 and under. An adult pit pass will be $35.00, while a youth pit pass will be $20.00. Wythe Raceway is located at 164 Race Track Road in Rural Retreat, Virginia. The track phone number is 276-620-2015 or you can learn more by accessing www.WytheRaceway.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Wythe 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 (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

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 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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