Third Round of Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Pays $2,000 Friday at Buckshot Speedway

The Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will roll into Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Alabama this Friday evening, March 28. Round three of the series schedule will shell out a $2,000 first place prize for the 602 Late Models. After the first two events, which were won by Kenny Collins and Jay Coen, Hunter Atkinson will bring the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series point lead into Buckshot Speedway. The Clermont, Georgia ace leads by sixteen markers over Kevin Fisher and is ahead of third place Dawson Lowe by twenty points.

At Buckshot on Friday, the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series will join the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series and the Super Late Models will race for a $7,553 paycheck. Other classes in action this Friday include the Open Wheel Modifieds ($700 to win), Factory Stocks ($400 to win), Crown Vics ($400 to win), Buzz 6’s ($400 to win), and Buzz 4’s ($400 to win). Adult admission into the stands will be $20.00, while adult admission into the pit area will be $45.00.

The racing program at Buckshot Speedway will be sponsored by Franklin Enterprises and will start with the Driver’s Meeting at 6:45pm. Hot Laps will then take to the racetrack starting at 7:00pm. There will also be an open practice session for all divisions on Thursday, March 27 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Buckshot Speedway is located at 1034 County Road 76 in Clanton, Alabama. The track phone number is 205-438-0030 or you can access more information online at www.buckshotspeedway.com.

The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Buckshot will be Left Front: Open, Right Front: American Racer Pro 2, Left Rear: American Racer Pro 2, Right Rear: American Racer Pro 2, Pro 4. The entry fee will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent. If you can’t make it to the track, we invite you to watch all of the action LIVE on FloRacing!

Feature Purse (30 Laps): 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $650, 4. $450, 5. $375, 6. $350, 7. $325, 8. $300, 9. $280, 10. $260, 11. $240, 12. $220, 13. $200, 14. $175, 15. $165, 16-24. $150 to start

Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Hunter Atkinson - 356
2. Kevin Fisher - 340
3. Dawson Lowe - 336
4. Justin Howard - 314
5. Kenny Collins - 200
5. Jay Coen - 200
7. Taylor Cole - 196
7. Billy Rushton - 196
9. Marty Massey - 194
9. Chris Woods - 194

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) - $2,000 to win
April 5 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $3,000 to win
April 12 - Lake View Motor Speedway (Nichols, SC) - $2,000 to win
April 26 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - $2,000 to win
May 3 - To Be Announced
June 10 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,000 to win
June 14 - To Be Announced
June 28 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - $2,000 to win
July 12 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
July 15 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
July 17 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,000 to win
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 25 - 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. Keep your eye out for a new Red Clay 602 Late Model Series website in the near future!

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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