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April 22, 2026
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Set for Stop at North Georgia Speedway on Friday, April 24
(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) The fifth round of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule will take competitors to North Georgia Speedway this Friday night, April 24. The first of four series races this year at the Chatsworth, Georgia oval will shell out a $2,000 first place prize. So far in 2026, four different winners have celebrated in victory lane in as many events, as Wyatt Coffey (Screven Motor Speedway), Cody Overton (Screven Motor Speedway), Bryson Hickman (I-75 Raceway), and Nick Deitz (Laurens County Speedway) have all secured Red Clay 602 Late Model Series triumphs this year.
On Friday at North Georgia, the pit gates will open at 3:00pm and the grandstands will start to allow fans into the storied facility an hour later at 4:00pm. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm and cars will hit the racetrack at 6:30pm. Adult grandstand admission will be $20.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be admitted into the stands for $10.00. A pit pass for adults will be $40.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be allowed into the pit area for $15.00. Children ages 4 and under are FREE in both the grandstands and the pits.
Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card will be the North Georgia Late Model, 604 Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, Front Wheel Drive, Stock FWD, and Pony classes. North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 North Georgia Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia. For more information on this show, please contact 828-360-5353 or visit www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for North Georgia Speedway will be Left Front: Open, Left Rear & Right Front: American Racer Pro 2 (88.0 / 90.0), and Right Rear: American Racer Pro 2 or American Racer Pro 4 (92.0). The entry fee for the 602 Late Models will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.
602 A-Main Purse (25 Laps): 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $280, 9. $260, 10. $240, 11. $220, 12. $200, 13. $175, 14. $165, 15. $155, 16. $145, 17. $135, 18-22. $125 to start
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 384
2. Bryson Hickman - 382
3. Cass Fowler - 372
4. Jim Gray - 356
5. Charles Devine - 352
6. Zane Littleton - 344
7. Evan Bell - 338
8. Ryan Clay - 338
9. John Snow - 332
10. Nick Deitz - 200
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win - POSTPONED
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - NICK DEITZ
April 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, 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 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
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
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
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, Extreme Towing and Recovery, Raceday Safety, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Faktor Racing Chassis, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Tuxedo Glass and Mirror, 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.
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.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
April 22, 2026
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Set for Stop at North Georgia Speedway on Friday, April 24
(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA) The fifth round of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule will take competitors to North Georgia Speedway this Friday night, April 24. The first of four series races this year at the Chatsworth, Georgia oval will shell out a $2,000 first place prize. So far in 2026, four different winners have celebrated in victory lane in as many events, as Wyatt Coffey (Screven Motor Speedway), Cody Overton (Screven Motor Speedway), Bryson Hickman (I-75 Raceway), and Nick Deitz (Laurens County Speedway) have all secured Red Clay 602 Late Model Series triumphs this year.
On Friday at North Georgia, the pit gates will open at 3:00pm and the grandstands will start to allow fans into the storied facility an hour later at 4:00pm. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm and cars will hit the racetrack at 6:30pm. Adult grandstand admission will be $20.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be admitted into the stands for $10.00. A pit pass for adults will be $40.00, while kids ages 5-11 will be allowed into the pit area for $15.00. Children ages 4 and under are FREE in both the grandstands and the pits.
Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card will be the North Georgia Late Model, 604 Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, Front Wheel Drive, Stock FWD, and Pony classes. North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 North Georgia Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia. For more information on this show, please contact 828-360-5353 or visit www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
The Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for North Georgia Speedway will be Left Front: Open, Left Rear & Right Front: American Racer Pro 2 (88.0 / 90.0), and Right Rear: American Racer Pro 2 or American Racer Pro 4 (92.0). The entry fee for the 602 Late Models will be $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.
602 A-Main Purse (25 Laps): 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $280, 9. $260, 10. $240, 11. $220, 12. $200, 13. $175, 14. $165, 15. $155, 16. $145, 17. $135, 18-22. $125 to start
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 384
2. Bryson Hickman - 382
3. Cass Fowler - 372
4. Jim Gray - 356
5. Charles Devine - 352
6. Zane Littleton - 344
7. Evan Bell - 338
8. Ryan Clay - 338
9. John Snow - 332
10. Nick Deitz - 200
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win - POSTPONED
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - NICK DEITZ
April 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, 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 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
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
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
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, Extreme Towing and Recovery, Raceday Safety, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Faktor Racing Chassis, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Tuxedo Glass and Mirror, 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.
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.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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