3/26/2025
Red Clay Series
Coen Wires Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Field to Pocket $2,000 at Lavonia
(LAVONIA, GEORGIA) Jay Coen, of Dacula, Georgia, captured the victory last Saturday night, March 22 at Lavonia Speedway in round two of the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series! Jay earned the pole position for the thirty-lap feature by virtue of laying down the quickest time overall during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying. He then led each and every circuit during the headliner to claim the $2,000 first place prize money.
Finishing eight-tenths of a second behind at the checkers was runner-up Billy Rushton, who started in the second position. Chris Woods rounded out the podium in third with Frankie Beard bringing home a fourth place finish. David Smith, who topped the speed charts in hot laps at the storied Lavonia, Georgia oval, grabbed the final spot inside of the top five.
In addition to the $2,000 victory, Jay Coen also earned $200 for the pole award courtesy of both Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, and Billings Brothers Autism Awareness. The random draw winner for an extra $100 - courtesy of Billings Brothers Autism Awareness - was awarded to Frankie Beard. Chase Watkins, who advanced four spots during the 30-lapper, picked up an extra $125 for the hard charger award from Vance Tire & Automotive. Doug Penny, from Aynor, South Carolina, claimed the long haul award courtesy of Smith Motors. The $100 hard luck award from Justin’s Horseshoe Art went to Kevin Fisher.
A total of nineteen competitors entered the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series special last Saturday at Lavonia Speedway and sixteen drivers started the main event. The starting grid was set entirely from Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying and Jay Coen earned Fast Time honors with his quick lap of 17.043 seconds. Only nine drivers completed all thirty circuits in the headliner.
Next up for the cars and stars racing with the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a visit to Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Alabama this Friday night, March 28. A $2,000 payday will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Models and the total feature purse is $8,340. The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series will headline the program on Friday at Buckshot Speedway , as a $7,553 top prize will be on the line for the Super Late Models. More information can be obtained by visiting the track’s Facebook page or www.buckshotspeedway.com.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 2 Race Summary
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Lavonia Speedway - Lavonia, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
- (1) Jay Coen $2,000
- (2) Billy Rushton $1,000
- (3) Chris Woods $650
- (5) Frankie Beard $450
- ( 8 ) David Smith $375
- (6) David McCoy $350
- (4) Luke Cooper $325
- (12) Chase Watkins $300
- (10) Shaun Sise $280
- (13) Hunter Atkinson $260
- (11) Kevin Fisher $240
- (14) Dylan Bartlett $220
- (17) John Martin $200
- (16) Doug Penny $175
- (7) Dawson Lowe $165
- (18) Justin Howard $150
DNS. Nathan Bray
DNS. Chris Cape
DNS. Colby Cape
Entries: 19
Lap Leaders: Jay Coen (Laps 1-30)
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Jay Coen 17.043
Qualifying Results: 1. 198-Jay Coen, 00:17.043[17]; 2. 1-Billy Rushton, 00:17.139[4]; 3. 17-Chris Woods, 00:17.219[2]; 4. 57-Luke Cooper, 00:17.252[11]; 5. 21B-Frankie Beard, 00:17.258[13]; 6. 187-David McCoy, 00:17.458[16]; 7. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:17.488[12]; 8. 71-David Smith, 00:17.494[8]; 9. 21-Nathan Bray, 00:17.559[18]; 10. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:17.617[6]; 11. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:17.673[3]; 12. 77-Chase Watkins, 00:17.778[15]; 13. 25H-Hunter Atkinson, 00:17.902[10]; 14. 27D-Dylan Bartlett, 00:18.018[5]; 15. 118C-Chris Cape, 00:18.114[7]; 16. 4-Doug Penny, 00:18.251[14]; 17. 11-John Martin, 00:18.343[19]; 18. 09-Justin Howard, 00:18.374[9]; 19. 118-Colby Cape, 00:18.374[1]
Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
- Hunter Atkinson - 356
- Kevin Fisher - 340
- Dawson Lowe - 336
- Justin Howard - 314
- Kenny Collins - 200
- Jay Coen - 200
- Taylor Cole - 196
- Billy Rushton - 196
- Marty Massey - 194
- 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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