Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Part of Dirt Invasion on Friday at Anderson Motor Speedway

On the heels of a successful doubleheader in the Peach State, which saw Shaun Sise and Dylan Beaver claim wins last weekend, the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series is set for round eighteen of the tour this Friday night, September 19.  Instead of slinging dirt, the 602 Late Models will rocket around the 3/8-mile asphalt oval at Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, South Carolina.  As part of Dirt Invasion, the winner of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series portion of the program will receive $1,500.

Joining the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the Dirt Invasion racing card will be the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series ($12,000 to win), Monster Thunder Bombers ($2,000 to win), Monster Mini Stocks ($2,000 to win), and Renegade Sportsmans ($1,000 to win).  The pits will open at 2:00pm and the grandstands will start to allow fans into the facility at 4:00pm.  Practice will get underway at 6:00pm and the drivers meeting will take place at 7:00pm.

Grandstand admission will be $30.00 for adults, while kids ages 10 and under will be admitted into the stands for FREE.  Trackside admission will be $35.00 for adults, while kids ages 10 and under will be admitted into the trackside area for FREE.  Pit admission will be $40.00 for adults, $20.00 for kids ages 6-10, and FREE for children ages 5 and under.  Tickets for Dirt Invasion can be purchased online at www.eventsprout.com/event/amr-sc-091925.

There will also be a practice session leading into Dirt Invasion on Thursday evening, September 18 to allow drivers and teams the opportunity to get acclimated to the asphalt racing surface.  The pits will open at 4:00pm and practice will be held from 5:00pm-8:00pm.  Admission to practice will be $25.00 per person.  If you need more information or need to order tires, please call/text Ray Cook at 828-360-5353.

The 602 Late Model entry fee will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.  If you can’t make it to Anderson Motor Speedway on September 19, watch every lap LIVE on Ultra Broadcasting.  AMS is located at 313 Irby Road in Williamston, South Carolina.  The track phone number is 864-914-9110 or learn more about the track by logging onto www.AndersonMotorSpeedway.com.

Anderson Motor Speedway Feature Purse (25 Laps):  1. $1,500, 2. $800, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $390, 7. $380, 8. $370, 9. $360, 10. $350, 11. $350, 12. $350, 13. $350, 14. $350, 15. $350, 16. $350, 17. $350, 18. $350, 19. $350, 20. $350, 21. $350, 22. $350

With seventeen events already in the books in 2025, Justin Howard currently leads the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series point standings over Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, Griffin Smith, and Dawson Lowe.  There are currently four races left on the 2025 schedule and the final Championship points will be based on the driver’s best eighteen finishes.

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2960
2. Shaun Sise - 2790
3. Kevin Fisher - 2694
4. Griffin Smith - 1710
5. Dawson Lowe - 1466
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Frankie Beard - 1126
8. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
9. Jody Wilson - 942
10. Cooper Twiggs - 752
* Only the driver’s best 18 finishes count towards the final series point standings.

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) - GRIFFIN SMITH
August 15 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - CANCELED
September 6 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO 9/12
September 12 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - SHAUN SISE
September 13 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - DYLAN BEAVER
September 19 - Anderson Motor Speedway (Williamston, SC) - $1,500 to win
September 27 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 18 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
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, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Capital Custom Paint, Delph Communications, 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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