Red Clay Series Rolls Into I-75 Raceway and Sugar Creek Raceway on July 3-4

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a pair of weekend bashes in the states of Tennessee and Georgia.  Up first will be a visit to I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee for a $2,000 to win throwdown on Friday night, July 3.  The doubleheader will then conclude on Saturday evening, July 4 with a $2,500 payday up for grabs at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia.  Both programs will feature red hot racing action and giant fireworks shows!

So far in 2026, there have been seven different winners in the first eight 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), Booger Brooks (North Georgia 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 twenty-eight markers over Cass Fowler with Jim Gray, John Snow, and Bryson Hickman rounding out the top five.

At I-75 Raceway on Friday, the pits and tier parking open at 3:00pm, the grandstands open at 4:00pm, and hot laps take to the racetrack at 7:00pm.  Joining the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series ($5,000 to win), 604 Late Models ($1,000 to win), Street Stocks ($1,000 to win), Front Wheel Drives ($400 to win), Thunder ($300 to win), and B-Sportsman ($200 to win).

Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-11.  Admission into tier parking will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 6-11.  A pit pass will be $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 6-11.  Children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE.  I-75 Raceway is located at 1791 Highway 68 in Sweetwater, Tennessee.  The track phone number is 423-599-3026 and the track website can be accessed online at www.i-75racewaypark.com.

At Sugar Creek Raceway on Saturday, the pit gates open at 3:00pm, the grandstands open at 5:00pm, and the drivers meeting is set for 6:30pm.  In addition to the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series, the Late Models, 604 Crate Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Hobby Sportsman, SCDRA Stingers, and Stock Front Wheel Drives will be on the racing card.  A Boom-n-Zoom 100-lapper for the Southern Nationals Enduros will then cap off the exciting evening and a $2,500 top prize will be on the line.

Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-12.  Pit admission will be $40.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 6-12.  Children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE.  Trackside parking is also available for an extra $25.00 plus general admission.  Sugar Creek Raceway is located at 2252 Sugar Creek Road in Blue Ridge, Georgia.  The track phone number is 321-863-2479 and the track website can be accessed online at www.sugarcreekraceway.com.

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for both I-75 Raceway and Sugar Creek Raceway 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.

I-75 Raceway 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

Sugar Creek Raceway 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. Dawson Lowe - 1154
2. Cass Fowler - 1126
3. Jim Gray - 1016
4. John Snow - 998
5. Bryson Hickman - 926
T6. Spencer Singleton - 914
T6. Charles Devine - 914
8. Ryan Clay - 911
9. Jody Wilson - 868
10. Zane Littleton - 850
11. Luke Cooper - 760
12. Nick Deitz - 740
13. Evan Bell - 674
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) - BOOGER BROOKS
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 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 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 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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