Wyatt Coffey Claims First Career Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory at Screven

The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series made their inaugural visit to Screven Motor Speedway on Friday night for the ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ opener.  The 2026 season lid lifter for the 602 tour was captured by Waynesboro, Virginia young gun Wyatt Coffey.  Wyatt, who started in the fourth position, wrestled the top spot away from leader Ross Bailes on the fifteenth circuit and went on to pace the stout field for the final six laps.

At the unfurling of the checkered flag, Wyatt was 1.623 seconds ahead of his nearest competition to bag the $2,000 first place prize money for his first career win on the tour.  Ches Chester steered past four competitors to record an impressive runner-up performance at the Sylvania, Georgia oval.  Polesitter Ross Bailes led laps 4-14 before rounding out the podium in third.  World of Outlaws Late Model Series star Cody Overton climbed eight spots during the 20-lapper to finish in the fourth position, while fast timer Kenny Collins slipped to a fifth place effort after leading the opening trio of laps.

Wyatt Coffey drove a #2 machine to the victory and carried sponsorship from Bradley's Trucking, United Tire & Auto, Arbor Life Tree Care, Todd Rental, MPM Marketing, VP Racing Fuels, Paynes Enterprise, Inc., Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoors, Charlie Obaugh Chevrolet GMC, Bennett’s Hometown Garage, Checkered Flag Graffix, R&M Automotive, Mt. View Auto Sales, JWR Services, Jeff Smith Racing, Brown’s New Life Services, and WP Racing Shocks.

A total of 30 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors piled into the pit area on Friday for the season opener.  Ches Chester knocked down the quickest time in MRP Fantasy Racing hot laps with a time of 16.799 seconds.  Kenny Collins then earned Fast Time honors during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying with a lap of 16.344 seconds.  Chris Woods later topped the lone consolation race that was used to fill out the 22-car starting field.

Action heats back up at Screven Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 7 in the ‘Winter Freeze’ grand finale, which boasts a hefty $2,500 top prize for the 602 Late Model stars.  The pit gates will open at 9:00am and the grandstands will start to allow fans into the venue at 11:00am.  Hot laps are slated to get underway at 4:00pm.  Grandstand admission will be $35.00 for adults and pit admission will be $55.00 for adults and $30.00 for kids ages 8 and under.  Kids ages 12 and under will be admitted into the grandstands for FREE.

Screven Motor Speedway is located at 6118 Savannah Highway in Sylvania, Georgia.  More information on the Peach State facility can be found on Facebook by liking the Screven Motor Sports Complex page or by accessing www.screven-motorsports.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 1 Race Summary
Friday, February 6, 2026
Screven Motor Speedway - Sylvania, GA

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (20 Laps):
1. (4) Wyatt Coffey $2,000
2. (6) Ches Chester $1,000
3. (1) Ross Bailes $600
4. (12) Cody Overton $400
5. (2) Kenny Collins $350
6. (5) Caleb Gay $325
7. (7) Ben Faircloth $300
8. (10) Koulten Herbert $280
9. (8) David Smith $260
10. (16) Shawn Prichard $240
11. (11) Griffin Jones $220
12. (14) Evan Bell $200
13. (17) Chris Woods $175
14. (9) Caylan Kettle $165
15. (15) Doug Penny $155
16. (13) Karli Bennett $145
17. (18) Caleb Stroble $135
18. (21) Ryan Clay $125
19. (20) Camden Harp $125
20. (19) Clay Collins $125
21. (3) Dawson Lowe $125
22. (22) Bo Smith $125

Entries:  30
Lap Leaders:  Kenny Collins (Laps 1-3), Ross Bailes (Laps 4-14), Wyatt Coffey (Laps 15-20)
Tuxedo Glass Cautions:  2
PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award:  Cody Overton +8 Positions

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall:  Ches Chester 16.799

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall:  Kenny Collins 16.344

Qualifying - Group A (Top 8 Locked Into Feature): 1. 1-Ross Bailes, 00:16.430[12]; 2. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:16.781[8]; 3. 17G-Caleb Gay, 00:16.931[13]; 4. 18-Ben Faircloth, 00:17.108[10]; 5. K0-Caylan Kettle, 00:17.128[15]; 6. 17J-Griffin Jones, 00:17.134[6]; 7. 10-Karli Bennett, 00:17.246[2]; 8. 4P-Doug Penny, 00:17.434[11]; 9. 38-Clay Collins, 00:17.447[9]; 10. 3HC-Chris Burnsed, 00:17.473[1]; 11. 28-Jeff Queen, 00:17.584[3]; 12. 44-Dustin Collins, 00:17.625[5]; 13. 15G-Josh Guy, 00:17.708[4]; 14. (DQ) 11-Daniel Brown, 00:16.522[7]; 15. (DNS) 8B-Wilson Boyd

Qualifying - Group B (Top 8 Locked Into Feature): 1. 00-Kenny Collins, 00:16.344[4]; 2. 2-Wyatt Coffey, 00:16.497[14]; 3. 9-Ches Chester, 00:16.499[7]; 4. 71-David Smith, 00:16.681[11]; 5. 611-Koulten Herbert, 00:16.697[9]; 6. 84-Cody Overton, 00:16.836[13]; 7. 97-Evan Bell, 00:16.863[1]; 8. 7P-Shawn Pritchard, 00:17.073[5]; 9. 17-Chris Woods, 00:17.079[10]; 10. 58C-Caleb Stroble, 00:17.159[2]; 11. 90-Ryan Clay, 00:17.310[3]; 12. C5-Camden Harp, 00:17.419[15]; 13. 93S-Bo Smith, 00:17.482[12]; 14. 4-Derek Stanley, 00:17.558[8]; 15. 15-Dylan Stanley, 00:17.693[6]

Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner B-Main Finish (Top 6 Transfer): 1. 17-Chris Woods[2]; 2. 58C-Caleb Stroble[4]; 3. 38-Clay Collins[1]; 4. C5-Camden Harp[8]; 5. 90-Ryan Clay[6]; 6. 93S-Bo Smith[10]; 7. 28-Jeff Queen[5]; 8. 3HC-Chris Burnsed[3]; 9. 4-Derek Stanley[12]; 10. 15-Dylan Stanley[14]; 11. 44-Dustin Collins[7]; 12. 15G-Josh Guy[9]; 13. (DNS) 8B-Wilson Boyd; 14. (DQ) 11-Daniel Brown[11]

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $2,500 to win
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
April 25 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - $2,000 to win
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - $2,500 to win
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $2,000 to win
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - $2,000 to win
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
June 20 - To Be Announced…
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 7 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,500 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 26 - To Be Announced…
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $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, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, 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.

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