Storm Damage to Racing Surface Forces North Georgia Speedway to Cancel August 15 Show

In the wake of the same storm that caused historic flooding to the nearby Chattanooga area, North Georgia Speedway received enough rain and damage to the racing surface this week that series and track officials have been forced to cancel Friday’s Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series program.  The extra purse money that was added for the 602 Late Model event on August 15 will be moved to the next Red Clay 602 Late Model Series show at the Chatsworth, Georgia oval on September 6.  The next event at North Georgia Speedway will be on Saturday, August 23, as the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series rolls into town to preside over a $15,000 to win Super Late Model shootout.

“I’m sorry and hate to have to cancel this event,” quoted Ray Cook earlier this afternoon.  “All of the rain from that huge storm on Tuesday night washed the track away substantially.  I was there at North Georgia Speedway yesterday (Wednesday) and an hour into working on the surface, here came another big storm.  The track is still extremely wet from the rain they received last night and there just isn’t enough time to fix the washed out surface by hot laps on Friday night.  It’s unfortunate, but there is nothing you can do about Mother Nature and our prayers go out to all in the area that have been affected by the massive flooding.”

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Justin Howard - 2606
2. Shaun Sise - 2404
3. Kevin Fisher - 2330
4. Griffin Smith - 1710
5. Dawson Lowe - 1466
6. David Smith - 1178
7. Hunter Atkinson - 1086
8. Frankie Beard - 930
9. Jody Wilson - 748
10. Colton Berrong - 742

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) - $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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