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August 22, 2026
Frankie Beard Awarded Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory at Lavonia Speedway
(LAVONIA, GEORGIA) Round thirteen of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule took place on Saturday evening at Lavonia Speedway and it was Frankie Beard that was awarded the $2,000 winner’s check. Frankie, who topped the speed chart during qualifying to earn Fast Time honors, officially led the first twenty-one circuits in the headliner before giving way to apparent winner Trent Ivey on the twenty-second lap. Ivey reached the checkered flag first, but was disqualified during post-race tech for having too many spring rubbers in the right rear.
Fourth-starting Dale Timms was credited with a strong runner-up performance, while Luke Clements stormed past eighteen competitors to land on the podium in third. Brandon Haley, who started ninth on the grid in the 25-lapper, finished fourth and Chase Watkins earned the final spot inside of the top five on Saturday at the Lavonia, Georgia oval.
A strong field of 26 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were on hand at Lavonia Speedway to compete in the special Saturday Night Shootout. Luke Cooper laid down the quickest lap during RaceDay Safety hot laps before Frankie Beard blasted around the Lavonia speedplant in a mere 17.408 seconds during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying to earn the Fast Time award. The entire feature field was set through the time trial session, as four competitors wound up scratching for the evening following qualifications.
Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a visit to Laurens County Speedway in Laurens, South Carolina on Saturday, September 12. A $2,500 payday will be up for grabs in the third and final stop by the series to the Palmetto State venue. Nick Deitz took the checkered flag back on April 18, while Dale Timms was victorious on July 31. More information on the track can be accessed online by logging onto www.laurensspeedway.com.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 13 Race Summary
Saturday, August 22
Lavonia Speedway - Lavonia, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Frankie Beard $2,000
2. (4) Dale Timms $1,000
3. (21) Luke Clements $600
4. (9) Brandon Haley $400
5. (6) Chase Watkins $350
6. ( 8 ) Bryan Tullis $325
7. (5) Monk Gulledge $300
8. (14) Jasper Brown $280
9. (16) Kenny Collins $260
10. (12) Eli Reece $240
11. (1) Luke Cooper $220
12. (10) John Pursley $200
13. (19) Michael Trotter $175
14. (11) Preston Dimsdale $165
15. (17) Joey Baughman $155
16. (20) Spencer Singleton $145
17. (13) Preston Blalock $135
18. (18) Canaan Clobes $125
19. (15) Shane Yarbrough $125
20. (22) Jacob Abernathy $125
21. (3) Cass Fowler $125
22. (7) Trent Ivey DQ
Entries: 26
Lap Leaders: Frankie Beard (Laps 1-21), Trent Ivey (Laps 22-25)
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Luke Clements
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Frankie Beard
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Cass Fowler
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Preston Blalock
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 17.787
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Frankie Beard 17.408
Qualifying - Group A: 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 17.617[10]; 2. C9-Cass Fowler, 17.623[9]; 3. 1-Monk Gulledge, 17.652[11]; 4. 28-Trent Ivey, 17.729[1]; 5. 114-Brandon Haley, 17.741[2]; 6. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 17.770[7]; 7. 00-Preston Blalock, 17.970[13]; 8. 141-Shane Yarbrough, 18.025[3]; 9. 21-Royce Bray, 18.155[6]; 10. 22-Justyn Jacobs, 18.273[8]; 11. 86-Michael Trotter, 18.309[12]; 12. 17-Chris Woods, 18.450[5]; 13. (DNS) 1*-Brady Cornett
Qualifying - Group B: 1. 21B-Frankie Beard, 17.408[6]; 2. 84-Dale Timms, 17.494[5]; 3. 77-Chase Watkins, 17.632[4]; 4. 19-Bryan Tullis, 17.822[10]; 5. 9-John Pursley, 17.881[9]; 6. 82-Eli Reece, 17.915[2]; 7. 83-Jasper Brown, 17.921[1]; 8. 58-Kenny Collins, 17.956[12]; 9. 45J-Joey Baughman, 17.970[11]; 10. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 18.008[3]; 11. 30-Spencer Singleton, 18.297[13]; 12. 51-Luke Clements, 18.396[7]; 13. 16-Jacob Abernathy, 19.047[8]
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler - 1992
2. Dawson Lowe - 1890
3. Spencer Singleton - 1820
4. Jim Gray - 1526
5. Luke Cooper - 1508
6. Bryson Hickman - 1286
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. John Snow - 1166
9. Charles Devine - 1114
10. Jody Wilson - 1034
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 - RAINED OUT
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) - DAWSON LOWE
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 18
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - CHRIS WOODS
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - PPD TO JULY 31
June 18 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
June 26 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - BOOGER BROOKS
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 19
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CHARLES DEVINE
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - PPD TO AUGUST 20
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - PEARSON LEE WILLIAMS
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 31 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - DALE TIMMS
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 26
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - PPD TO OCTOBER 3
August 20 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - LUKE COOPER
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - FRANKIE BEARD
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,700 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $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
August 22, 2026
Frankie Beard Awarded Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Victory at Lavonia Speedway
(LAVONIA, GEORGIA) Round thirteen of the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series schedule took place on Saturday evening at Lavonia Speedway and it was Frankie Beard that was awarded the $2,000 winner’s check. Frankie, who topped the speed chart during qualifying to earn Fast Time honors, officially led the first twenty-one circuits in the headliner before giving way to apparent winner Trent Ivey on the twenty-second lap. Ivey reached the checkered flag first, but was disqualified during post-race tech for having too many spring rubbers in the right rear.
Fourth-starting Dale Timms was credited with a strong runner-up performance, while Luke Clements stormed past eighteen competitors to land on the podium in third. Brandon Haley, who started ninth on the grid in the 25-lapper, finished fourth and Chase Watkins earned the final spot inside of the top five on Saturday at the Lavonia, Georgia oval.
A strong field of 26 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were on hand at Lavonia Speedway to compete in the special Saturday Night Shootout. Luke Cooper laid down the quickest lap during RaceDay Safety hot laps before Frankie Beard blasted around the Lavonia speedplant in a mere 17.408 seconds during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying to earn the Fast Time award. The entire feature field was set through the time trial session, as four competitors wound up scratching for the evening following qualifications.
Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a visit to Laurens County Speedway in Laurens, South Carolina on Saturday, September 12. A $2,500 payday will be up for grabs in the third and final stop by the series to the Palmetto State venue. Nick Deitz took the checkered flag back on April 18, while Dale Timms was victorious on July 31. More information on the track can be accessed online by logging onto www.laurensspeedway.com.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 13 Race Summary
Saturday, August 22
Lavonia Speedway - Lavonia, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Frankie Beard $2,000
2. (4) Dale Timms $1,000
3. (21) Luke Clements $600
4. (9) Brandon Haley $400
5. (6) Chase Watkins $350
6. ( 8 ) Bryan Tullis $325
7. (5) Monk Gulledge $300
8. (14) Jasper Brown $280
9. (16) Kenny Collins $260
10. (12) Eli Reece $240
11. (1) Luke Cooper $220
12. (10) John Pursley $200
13. (19) Michael Trotter $175
14. (11) Preston Dimsdale $165
15. (17) Joey Baughman $155
16. (20) Spencer Singleton $145
17. (13) Preston Blalock $135
18. (18) Canaan Clobes $125
19. (15) Shane Yarbrough $125
20. (22) Jacob Abernathy $125
21. (3) Cass Fowler $125
22. (7) Trent Ivey DQ
Entries: 26
Lap Leaders: Frankie Beard (Laps 1-21), Trent Ivey (Laps 22-25)
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Luke Clements
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Frankie Beard
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Cass Fowler
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Preston Blalock
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 17.787
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Frankie Beard 17.408
Qualifying - Group A: 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 17.617[10]; 2. C9-Cass Fowler, 17.623[9]; 3. 1-Monk Gulledge, 17.652[11]; 4. 28-Trent Ivey, 17.729[1]; 5. 114-Brandon Haley, 17.741[2]; 6. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 17.770[7]; 7. 00-Preston Blalock, 17.970[13]; 8. 141-Shane Yarbrough, 18.025[3]; 9. 21-Royce Bray, 18.155[6]; 10. 22-Justyn Jacobs, 18.273[8]; 11. 86-Michael Trotter, 18.309[12]; 12. 17-Chris Woods, 18.450[5]; 13. (DNS) 1*-Brady Cornett
Qualifying - Group B: 1. 21B-Frankie Beard, 17.408[6]; 2. 84-Dale Timms, 17.494[5]; 3. 77-Chase Watkins, 17.632[4]; 4. 19-Bryan Tullis, 17.822[10]; 5. 9-John Pursley, 17.881[9]; 6. 82-Eli Reece, 17.915[2]; 7. 83-Jasper Brown, 17.921[1]; 8. 58-Kenny Collins, 17.956[12]; 9. 45J-Joey Baughman, 17.970[11]; 10. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 18.008[3]; 11. 30-Spencer Singleton, 18.297[13]; 12. 51-Luke Clements, 18.396[7]; 13. 16-Jacob Abernathy, 19.047[8]
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler - 1992
2. Dawson Lowe - 1890
3. Spencer Singleton - 1820
4. Jim Gray - 1526
5. Luke Cooper - 1508
6. Bryson Hickman - 1286
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. John Snow - 1166
9. Charles Devine - 1114
10. Jody Wilson - 1034
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 - RAINED OUT
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) - DAWSON LOWE
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 18
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - CHRIS WOODS
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - PPD TO JULY 31
June 18 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
June 26 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - BOOGER BROOKS
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 19
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CHARLES DEVINE
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - PPD TO AUGUST 20
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - PEARSON LEE WILLIAMS
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 31 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - DALE TIMMS
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 26
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - PPD TO OCTOBER 3
August 20 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - LUKE COOPER
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - FRANKIE BEARD
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,700 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $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
