4/7/2025
Red Clay Series
Beard Tops Red Clay 602 Late Model Series at Sugar Creek for $3,000 Payday
(BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA) Frankie Beard, of Hartwell, Georgia, became the fourth different winner in as many races this year by topping the Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors on Saturday evening at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia! After posting the quickest time in Group B and overall, during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC qualifying, Frankie started his #21B machine from the outside of the front row in the 30-lapper. Frankie then paced the field from the drop of the green flag and survived a two-lap shootout after a late race caution.
The Peach State driver won by 0.773 seconds to secure the $3,000 first place prize money. Finishing behind the winning Beard at the unfurling of the checkered flag was Seymour, Tennessee driver Shaun Sise, who started from the inside of the second row. Murphy, North Carolina ace Colton Berrong advanced two spots during the course of the contest to round out the podium in third. Cooper Twiggs also moved past a pair of competitors to finish in the fourth spot, while Jason Deal hard charged by eleven cars to nab the final position inside of the top five.
A total of eighteen competitors from three different states signed into the pit area at Sugar Creek Raceway to do battle in round four of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series. Nine drivers completed all thirty circuits in the feature and local favorite Seth Wimpey was unable to make the start in the event due to mechanical trouble.
Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a trip to Lake View Motor Speedway in Nichols, South Carolina on Saturday night, April 12. In a show presented by Cagle Racing Automotive, a $2,000 payday will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Model competitors. Hunter Atkinson still finds himself atop of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series point standings by 22 markers over Dawson Lowe. More information on the ‘Alternative 30’ at Lake View can be accessed online by pointing your web browser to www.lakeviewmotorspeedway.com.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 4 Race Summary
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sugar Creek Raceway - Blue Ridge, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
- (2) Frankie Beard $3,000
- (3) Shaun Sise $1,500
- (5) Colton Berrong $750
- (6) Cooper Twiggs $550
- (16) Jason Deal $500
- (1) Jody Wilson $450
- (7) Dawson Lowe $400
- (9) Kevin Fisher $380
- (4) Kris Lafever $360
- (14) John Snow $340
- (10) Justin Howard $300
- (15) Dylan Bartlett $280
- (11) Chase Watkins $275
- (18) Randy Dillard $270
- (12) Hunter Atkinson $265
- ( 8 ) Bobby Elkins $260
- (13) John Land $255
DNS. (17) Seth Wimpey
Entries: 18
Lap Leaders: Frankie Beard (Laps 1-30)
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Frankie Beard 16.040
Qualifying Results - Group A: 1. 5J-Jody Wilson, 00:16.068[3]; 2. 59-Shaun Sise, 00:16.160[1]; 3. 56-Colton Berrong, 00:16.202[7]; 4. 16-Dawson Lowe, 00:16.203[2]; 5. J1-Kevin Fisher, 00:16.258[6]; 6. 77-Chase Watkins, 00:16.265[5]; 7. J10-John Land, 00:16.274[9]; 8. 27D-Dylan Bartlett, 00:16.565[8]; 9. (DNS) 24-Seth Wimpey
Qualifying Results - Group B: 1. 21B-Frankie Beard, 00:16.040[8]; 2. 8-Kris Lafever, 00:16.175[6]; 3. 100-Cooper Twiggs, 00:16.208[9]; 4. 44-Bobby Elkins, 00:16.262[1]; 5. 09-Justin Howard, 00:16.265[4]; 6. 25H-Hunter Atkinson, 00:16.308[3]; 7. 369-John Snow, 00:16.347[2]; 8. 7-Jason Deal, 00:16.411[5]; 9. 51-Randy Dillard, 00:16.668[7]
Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
- Hunter Atkinson - 720
- Dawson Lowe - 698
- Justin Howard - 674
- Kevin Fisher - 524
- Frankie Beard - 392
- Shaun Sise - 378
- Griffin Smith - 374
- Braxtin Barber - 362
- Chase Watkins - 358
- Dylan Bartlett - 352
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) - $2,000 to win
April 18 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $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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