Red Clay Series Ready for Peach State Doubleheader at Hartwell and Lavonia

With only six events left on the 2026 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule, the tour rolls into the Peach State on October 16-17 for a pair of showdowns.  The action kicks off on Friday night with a visit to Hartwell Motor Speedway in Hartwell, Georgia for a $2,000 to win contest.  The doubleheader will then conclude on Saturday evening with the ‘Charlie Mize Memorial’ at Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia, Georgia, which boasts a $2,500 first place prize.

On Friday at Hartwell, the 602 Late Models will be joined on the racing card by the Crown Vic ($3,700 to win), Modified Street, Stock 4, Front Wheel Drive, and Young Gun divisions.  The gates will open at 4:00pm, the drivers meeting set for 6:30pm, and racecars are slated to hit the racing surface at 7:00pm.  Adult admission will be $25.00 into the grandstands, $40.00 into trackside, and $45.00 into the pit area.  Seniors (65+) will be admitted into the stands for $20.00, while children ages 10 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE.

At Lavonia on Saturday, a full lineup of Limited Late Model, Street Stock, Stock 8, Pro Truck, Crown Vic, and Front Wheel Drive classes will join the 602 Late Models in the ‘Charlie Mize Memorial.’  The pit gates will swing open at 4:00pm, while trackside and the grandstands both open an hour later at 5:00pm.  The drivers meeting will get underway at 6:30pm and hot laps will light up the racetrack at 7:00pm.  Adult admission will be $20.00 for the grandstands, $35.00 for trackside, and $40.00 for the pits.

In the sixteen series events completed so far in 2026, only Luke Cooper (4 wins) and Dawson Lowe (2 wins) have reached victory lane on more than one occasion.  Single race winners include Wyatt Coffey, Cody Overton, Bryson Hickman, Nick Deitz, Chris Woods, Booger Brooks, Charles Devine, Pearson Lee Williams, Dale Timms, and Frankie Beard.  Although he has not won yet with the tour this year, Cass Fowler currently sits atop of the latest point standings over Spencer Singleton, Luke Cooper, Dawson Lowe, and Jim Gray.  At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN point races for each driver will count towards the final standings.

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for both tracks 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 each night and transponders will be available to rent.

Hartwell Motor Speedway Feature Purse:  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

Lavonia Speedway Feature Purse:  1. $2,500, 2. $1,200, 3. $650, 4. $450, 5. $400, 6. $350, 7. $325, 8. $300, 9. $280, 10. $260, 11. $240, 12. $220, 13. $200, 14. $175, 15. $165, 16. $155, 17-22. $150 to start

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler - 2560
2. Spencer Singleton - 2362
3. Luke Cooper - 2108
4. Dawson Lowe - 2076
5. Jim Gray - 1696
6. Bryson Hickman - 1480
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. Evan Bell - 1180
9. John Snow - 1166
10. Charles Devine - 1114

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) - RAINED OUT
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - RAINED OUT
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) - PPD TO JULY 31
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) - BOOGER BROOKS
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 19
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CHARLES DEVINE
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - PPD TO AUGUST 20
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - PEARSON LEE WILLIAMS
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 31 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - DALE TIMMS
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 26
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - PPD TO OCTOBER 3
August 20 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - LUKE COOPER
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - FRANKIE BEARD
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - CANCELED
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - LUKE COOPER
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - LUKE COOPER
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - LUKE COOPER
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - PPD TO OCTOBER 25
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 25 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 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.

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