Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Set for Battle in Sons of Slide Jobs 25 at North Georgia

After a successful series debut at Cherokee Speedway over the weekend, the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors will have a quick turnaround to be ready for battle in the ‘Sons of Slide Jobs 25’ this Friday, June 26 at North Georgia Speedway.  Round eight of the tour will shell out a $2,000 winner’s check at the Chatsworth, Georgia facility.

So far in 2026, there have been six different winners in the first seven series events.  Wyatt Coffey (Screven Motor Speedway), Cody Overton (Screven Motor Speedway), Bryson Hickman (I-75 Raceway), Nick Deitz (Laurens County Speedway), Chris Woods (Travelers Rest Speedway), and Dawson Lowe (North Georgia Speedway, Cherokee Speedway) have all secured Red Clay 602 Late Model Series triumphs.  Lowe currently sits atop of the series point standings by thirty markers over Cass Fowler with Jim Gray, John Snow, and Ryan Clay rounding out the top five.

On Friday at North Georgia, the pit gates will open at 3:00pm and the grandstands will start to allow fans into the venue an hour later at 4:00pm.  The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm and cars will hit the racetrack at 7:00pm.  Adult grandstand admission will be $20.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be admitted into the stands for $10.00.  A pit pass for adults will be $40.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be allowed into the pit area for $15.00.  Children ages 4 and under are FREE in both the grandstands and the pits.

Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card will be the Late Model, 604 Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, Front Wheel Drive, and Stock FWD classes.  North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 North Georgia Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia.  For more information on this show, please contact 828-360-5353 or visit www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for North Georgia Speedway will be Left Front: Open, Left Rear & Right Front: American Racer Pro 2 (88.0 / 90.0), and Right Rear: American Racer Pro 2 or American Racer Pro 4 (92.0).  The entry fee for the 602 Late Models will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.

602 A-Main Purse (25 Laps):  1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 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, 18-22. $125 to start

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 970
2. Cass Fowler - 940
3. Jim Gray - 848
4. John Snow - 834
5. Ryan Clay - 759
6. Spencer Singleton - 742
7. Bryson Hickman - 732
8. Charles Devine - 718
9. Zane Littleton - 690
10. Jody Wilson - 678
11. Evan Bell - 674
12. Nick Deitz - 578
13. Luke Cooper - 578
14. Luke Clements - 550
15. Shun Thomas - 542

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win - RAINED OUT
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - NICK DEITZ
April 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - DAWSON LOWE
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - POSTPONED
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - POSTPONED
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 18
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - CHRIS WOODS
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - POSTPONED
June 18 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
June 26 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $2,500 to win
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,000 to win
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 to win
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
August 7 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,500 to win
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 31 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $4,000 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, PPM Racing Products, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Extreme Towing and Recovery, Raceday Safety, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Faktor Racing Chassis, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Tuxedo Glass and Mirror, Cruise with the Champions, 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.

Media Contact:  Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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