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September 16, 2026
Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule Heats Back Up on Saturday at I-75 Raceway
(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will invade I-75 Raceway on Saturday, September 19 for the fourteenth event of the 2026 tour. A $2,000 winner’s check will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Model stars at the Sweetwater, Tennessee facility. Bryson Hickman won the previous series visit to the Volunteer State oval back on April 2, as he secured the $2,000 first place prize money over runner-up Spencer Cranfield, Dawson Lowe, Davin Cardwell, Charles Devine.
The action at I-75 Raceway will officially get underway on Friday, September 18 with an open practice session. The gates will open at 5:00pm with the practice session taking place from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Grandstand admission will be free, while pit admission will be $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-11. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted for free into the pit area.
The driver who lays down the fastest lap overall during Super Late Model practice will receive a $300 bonus, while the second fastest lap for the Supers will pay out a $200 bonus. All other classes - including the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series - will receive $100 for the fastest lap of the night during the open practice session.
Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card on Saturday will be the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series ($5,000 to win), Street Stocks ($1,000 to win), Front Wheel Drives ($400 to win), Mod-Minis ($350 to win), Thunder ($300 to win), and B-Sportsman ($200 to win). The pit gates and tier parking will open at 3:00pm, while the grandstands will start to allow fans into the venue at 4:00pm. The drivers meeting is set for 6:30pm and hot laps will take to the racetrack at 7:00pm.
Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-11. Admission into tier parking will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 6-11. A pit pass will be $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 6-11. Children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE. I-75 Raceway is located at 1791 Highway 68 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. The track phone number is 423-599-3026 and the track website can be accessed online at www.i-75racewaypark.com.
In the thirteen events completed so far in 2026, only Dawson Lowe has reached victory lane on two different occasions. Single race winners include Wyatt Coffey, Cody Overton, Bryson Hickman, Nick Deitz, Chris Woods, Booger Brooks, Charles Devine, Pearson Lee Williams, Dale Timms, Luke Cooper, and Frankie Beard. Although he has not won yet with the tour this year, Cass Fowler currently sits atop of the latest point standings over Dawson Lowe, Spencer Singleton, Jim Gray, and Luke Cooper. At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN races for each driver will count towards the final point tally.
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for I-75 Raceway 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.
Feature 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. 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) - CANCELED
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
September 16, 2026
Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule Heats Back Up on Saturday at I-75 Raceway
(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will invade I-75 Raceway on Saturday, September 19 for the fourteenth event of the 2026 tour. A $2,000 winner’s check will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Model stars at the Sweetwater, Tennessee facility. Bryson Hickman won the previous series visit to the Volunteer State oval back on April 2, as he secured the $2,000 first place prize money over runner-up Spencer Cranfield, Dawson Lowe, Davin Cardwell, Charles Devine.
The action at I-75 Raceway will officially get underway on Friday, September 18 with an open practice session. The gates will open at 5:00pm with the practice session taking place from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Grandstand admission will be free, while pit admission will be $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-11. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted for free into the pit area.
The driver who lays down the fastest lap overall during Super Late Model practice will receive a $300 bonus, while the second fastest lap for the Supers will pay out a $200 bonus. All other classes - including the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series - will receive $100 for the fastest lap of the night during the open practice session.
Joining the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card on Saturday will be the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series ($5,000 to win), Street Stocks ($1,000 to win), Front Wheel Drives ($400 to win), Mod-Minis ($350 to win), Thunder ($300 to win), and B-Sportsman ($200 to win). The pit gates and tier parking will open at 3:00pm, while the grandstands will start to allow fans into the venue at 4:00pm. The drivers meeting is set for 6:30pm and hot laps will take to the racetrack at 7:00pm.
Grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 6-11. Admission into tier parking will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 6-11. A pit pass will be $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 6-11. Children ages 5 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE. I-75 Raceway is located at 1791 Highway 68 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. The track phone number is 423-599-3026 and the track website can be accessed online at www.i-75racewaypark.com.
In the thirteen events completed so far in 2026, only Dawson Lowe has reached victory lane on two different occasions. Single race winners include Wyatt Coffey, Cody Overton, Bryson Hickman, Nick Deitz, Chris Woods, Booger Brooks, Charles Devine, Pearson Lee Williams, Dale Timms, Luke Cooper, and Frankie Beard. Although he has not won yet with the tour this year, Cass Fowler currently sits atop of the latest point standings over Dawson Lowe, Spencer Singleton, Jim Gray, and Luke Cooper. At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN races for each driver will count towards the final point tally.
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for I-75 Raceway 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.
Feature 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. 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) - CANCELED
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
