Richie Stephens Rockets to Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Win at Senoia Raceway

Richie Stephens, of Phenix City, Alabama, recorded his first Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series victory of the year on Thursday night at Senoia Raceway! After stopping the clock third quickest overall during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying, Richie started the 25-lap main event from the inside of the second row. Richie quickly moved up to the second spot on the first circuit and drove past polesitter Kendal Tucker to grab the point on the second lap.

From there, Richie survived seven caution flags and stayed out front of the 602 Late Model field for the remainder of the distance. At the checkers, Richie was 2.632 seconds ahead of his nearest competition to bag the $2,000 first place prize money. Ninth-starting Braxtin Barber blitzed to a runner-up finish, while seventh-starting Payton Stevenson, eighth-starting Koulten Herbert, and lap one leader Kendal Tucker rounded out the top five.

The C&S Auto Hard Charger Award went to Jay Coen, who advanced eight positions in the $2,000 to win feature to place sixth in the final rundown. The Hard Luck Award went to Marty Massey, while the Long Haul Award went to Kyle Couchenour, of Busti, New York. Kendal Tucker topped the 30-car field during the time trial session at the Senoia, Georgia oval with his fast lap of 15.908 seconds, while Cody King claimed the win in the lone American Racer South consolation race.

Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a visit to Toccoa Raceway in Toccoa, Georgia on Tuesday night, July 22. Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series, the 602 Late Models will be gunning for another $2,000 winner’s check. Justin Howard still sits atop of the point standings heading into Tuesday with Shaun Sise, Kevin Fisher, Dawson Lowe, and Griffin Smith looking to gain ground. Learn more about Tuesday’s big show by accessing www.toccoaraceway.org.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Toccoa 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: 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.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 12 Race Summary
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Senoia Raceway - Senoia, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (3) Richie Stephens $2,000
2. (9) Braxtin Barber $800
3. (7) Payton Stevenson $600
4. (8) Koulten Herbert $400
5. (1) Kendal Tucker $350
6. (14) Jay Coen $325
7. (6) Wiley McDaniel $300
8. (5) Griffin Smith $280
9. (4) Matthew Kade $260
10. (12) Jamie Godbee $240
11. (18) Shaun Sise $220
12. (20) Andrew Moody $200
13. (16) Justus Maurice $175
14. (19) Brennen Shirley $165
15. (21) Kevin Fisher $155
16. (24) Kyle Couchenour $145
17. (22) Dustin Hughes $135
18. (23) Justin Howard $125
19. (13) Tristan Wright $125
20. (10) Wesley Marchman $125
21. (15) Cass Fowler $125
22. (11) Frankie Beard $125
23. (2) Marty Massey $125
24. (17) Cody King $125

Entries: 30
Lap Leaders: Kendal Tucker (Lap 1), Richie Stephens (Laps 2-25)
Cautions: 7

MRP Fantasy League Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Richie Stephens 15.816

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Kendal Tucker 15.908

Full Qualifying Results (Top Sixteen Locked Into Feature): 1. 00T-Kendal Tucker, 00:15.908[19]; 2. 15-Marty Massey, 00:16.040[23]; 3. 00-Richie Stephens, 00:16.093[13]; 4. 7K-Matthew Kade, 00:16.112[30]; 5. 22-Griffin Smith, 00:16.192[21]; 6. 25-Wiley McDaniel, 00:16.236[8]; 7. 4-Payton Stevenson, 00:16.249[22]; 8. 611-Koulten Herbert, 00:16.263[26]; 9. B1-Braxtin Barber, 00:16.270[28]; 10. 27W-Wesley Marchman, 00:16.281[29]; 11. 21B-Frankie Beard, 00:16.294[10]; 12. 97-Jamie Godbee, 00:16.353[4]; 13. 4T-Tristan Wright, 00:16.359[20]; 14. 198-Jay Coen, 00:16.373[16]; 15. 9-Cass Fowler, 00:16.394[18]; 16. 17-Justus Maurice, 00:16.411[7]; 17. 31-Cody King, 00:16.422[15]; 18. 111-Brennen Shirley, 00:16.463[24]; 19. 4M-Andrew Moody, 00:16.566[14]; 20. 2-Dustin Hughes, 00:16.571[1]; 21. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.610[27]; 22. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.640[25]; 23. 72-Trevor McMullan, 00:16.665[2]; 24. 11-Hunter Robbins, 00:16.771[9]; 25. 01-Kyle Couchenour, 00:17.034[11]; 26. 86-Michael Trotter, 00:17.144[12]; 27. 09-Justin Howard, 00:17.170[5]; 28. 54-Garrett Williams, 00:17.306[3]; 29. 7W-Cody Whitworth, 00:18.067[6]; 30. (DNS) 27-Zack Shelton

American Racer South B-Main Finish (Top Eight Transfer): 1. 31-Cody King[1]; 2. 59-Shaun Sise[5]; 3. 111-Brennen Shirley[2]; 4. 4M-Andrew Moody[3]; 5. J1-Kevin Fisher[6]; 6. 2-Dustin Hughes[4]; 7. 09-Justin Howard[11]; 8. 01-Kyle Couchenour[9]; 9. 86-Michael Trotter[10]; 10. 11-Hunter Robbins[8]; 11. 7W-Cody Whitworth[13]; 12. 54-Garrett Williams[12]; 13. (DNS) 72-Trevor McMullan; 14. (DNS) 27-Zack Shelton

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2084
2. Shaun Sise - 1868
3. Kevin Fisher - 1800
4. Dawson Lowe - 1466
5. Griffin Smith - 1126
6. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
7. David Smith - 978
8. Frankie Beard - 736
9. Kenny Peeples, Jr. - 582
10. Braxtin Barber - 558

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) - $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.

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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