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October 5, 2026
Luke Cooper Keeps Rolling; Wins Third Straight with Red Clay Series at Winder-Barrow Speedway
(WINDER, GEORGIA) Red-hot Luke Cooper kept rolling on Saturday night, October 3 at Winder-Barrow Speedway, as the young Woodruff, South Carolina ace captured his third straight Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series victory! Luke swept the 'Roger Cooper Memorial' program at the Winder, Georgia oval by laying down the quickest time in both hot laps and qualifying before leading all thirty circuits in the headliner from the outside of the front row. He picked up the $2,700 first place prize money for his fourth overall win on the tour - all of which have come in the last five races.
After the feature had concluded, Luke’s #57 machine was protested and the engine was pulled by series officials. On Monday afternoon, the engine was torn down and inspected by an authorized builder and was deemed legal.
Finishing 1.157 seconds behind at the unfurling of the checkered flag was current series point leader Cass Fowler. Eighth-starting Chris Woods earned Hard Charger honors by blasting past a handful of competitors en route to a third place podium effort. Polesitter Cade Cagle slipped to a fourth place finish, while John Anderson started and finished in the fifth spot.
Next up for the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors will be a visit to the “Place Your Momma Warned You About” on Saturday, October 10. The renowned Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina will play host to the ‘Robin Caldwell V8 Nationals’ and a $2,000 payday will be up for grabs for the 602 stars on Saturday. Dawson Lowe won the previous series visit to Cherokee Speedway back on June 20 when he beat a strong 28-car field. More information can be accessed online at www.cherokee-speedway.com.
In the sixteen series events completed so far in 2026, only Luke Cooper (4) and Dawson Lowe (2) have reached victory lane on more than one occasion. Single race winners include Wyatt Coffey, Cody Overton, Bryson Hickman, Nick Deitz, Chris Woods, Booger Brooks, Charles Devine, Pearson Lee Williams, Dale Timms, 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 Spencer Singleton, Luke Cooper, Dawson Lowe, and Jim Gray. At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN point races for each driver will count towards the final standings.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 16 Race Summary
Saturday, October 3
Winder-Barrow Speedway - Winder, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (2) Luke Cooper $2,700
2. (4) Cass Fowler $1,200
3. (8) Chris Woods $650
4. (1) Cade Cagle $450
5. (5) John Anderson $400
6. (7) Derek Greeson $350
7. (9) Spencer Singleton $325
8. (10) Chase Watkins $300
9. (11) Chad Wallace $280
10. (12) Chase Greeson $260
11. (6) Bryan Tullis $240
12. (3) Mike Davidson $220
13. (13) Evan Bell DNS
Entries: 13
Lap Leaders: Luke Cooper (Laps 1-30)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Cautions: 1
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Chris Woods
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Mike Davidson
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: To Be Announced
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 15.035
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 14.733
Qualifying - Group A (All Cars Transfer): 1. 22-Cade Cagle, 14.970[5]; 2. 27-Mike Davidson, 15.152[4]; 3. 09-John Anderson, 15.176[3]; 4. 7-Derek Greeson, 15.232[2]; 5. 30-Spencer Singleton, 15.234[6]; 6. 79-Chad Wallace, 15.255[1]; 7. 32-Chase Greeson, 15.683[7]
Qualifying - Group B (All Cars Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 14.733[1]; 2. 9-Cass Fowler, 15.079[6]; 3. 19-Bryan Tullis, 15.095[2]; 4. 17-Chris Woods, 15.134[3]; 5. 77-Chase Watkins, 15.342[5]; 6. (DNS) 97-Evan Bell
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler - 2560
2. Spencer Singleton - 2362
3. Luke Cooper - 2108
4. Dawson Lowe - 2076
5. Jim Gray - 1696
6. Bryson Hickman - 1480
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. Evan Bell - 1180
9. John Snow - 1166
10. Charles Devine - 1114
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) - LUKE COOPER
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - LUKE COOPER
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - LUKE COOPER
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
October 5, 2026
Luke Cooper Keeps Rolling; Wins Third Straight with Red Clay Series at Winder-Barrow Speedway
(WINDER, GEORGIA) Red-hot Luke Cooper kept rolling on Saturday night, October 3 at Winder-Barrow Speedway, as the young Woodruff, South Carolina ace captured his third straight Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series victory! Luke swept the 'Roger Cooper Memorial' program at the Winder, Georgia oval by laying down the quickest time in both hot laps and qualifying before leading all thirty circuits in the headliner from the outside of the front row. He picked up the $2,700 first place prize money for his fourth overall win on the tour - all of which have come in the last five races.
After the feature had concluded, Luke’s #57 machine was protested and the engine was pulled by series officials. On Monday afternoon, the engine was torn down and inspected by an authorized builder and was deemed legal.
Finishing 1.157 seconds behind at the unfurling of the checkered flag was current series point leader Cass Fowler. Eighth-starting Chris Woods earned Hard Charger honors by blasting past a handful of competitors en route to a third place podium effort. Polesitter Cade Cagle slipped to a fourth place finish, while John Anderson started and finished in the fifth spot.
Next up for the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors will be a visit to the “Place Your Momma Warned You About” on Saturday, October 10. The renowned Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina will play host to the ‘Robin Caldwell V8 Nationals’ and a $2,000 payday will be up for grabs for the 602 stars on Saturday. Dawson Lowe won the previous series visit to Cherokee Speedway back on June 20 when he beat a strong 28-car field. More information can be accessed online at www.cherokee-speedway.com.
In the sixteen series events completed so far in 2026, only Luke Cooper (4) and Dawson Lowe (2) have reached victory lane on more than one occasion. Single race winners include Wyatt Coffey, Cody Overton, Bryson Hickman, Nick Deitz, Chris Woods, Booger Brooks, Charles Devine, Pearson Lee Williams, Dale Timms, 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 Spencer Singleton, Luke Cooper, Dawson Lowe, and Jim Gray. At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN point races for each driver will count towards the final standings.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 16 Race Summary
Saturday, October 3
Winder-Barrow Speedway - Winder, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (2) Luke Cooper $2,700
2. (4) Cass Fowler $1,200
3. (8) Chris Woods $650
4. (1) Cade Cagle $450
5. (5) John Anderson $400
6. (7) Derek Greeson $350
7. (9) Spencer Singleton $325
8. (10) Chase Watkins $300
9. (11) Chad Wallace $280
10. (12) Chase Greeson $260
11. (6) Bryan Tullis $240
12. (3) Mike Davidson $220
13. (13) Evan Bell DNS
Entries: 13
Lap Leaders: Luke Cooper (Laps 1-30)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Cautions: 1
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Chris Woods
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Mike Davidson
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: To Be Announced
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 15.035
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 14.733
Qualifying - Group A (All Cars Transfer): 1. 22-Cade Cagle, 14.970[5]; 2. 27-Mike Davidson, 15.152[4]; 3. 09-John Anderson, 15.176[3]; 4. 7-Derek Greeson, 15.232[2]; 5. 30-Spencer Singleton, 15.234[6]; 6. 79-Chad Wallace, 15.255[1]; 7. 32-Chase Greeson, 15.683[7]
Qualifying - Group B (All Cars Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 14.733[1]; 2. 9-Cass Fowler, 15.079[6]; 3. 19-Bryan Tullis, 15.095[2]; 4. 17-Chris Woods, 15.134[3]; 5. 77-Chase Watkins, 15.342[5]; 6. (DNS) 97-Evan Bell
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler - 2560
2. Spencer Singleton - 2362
3. Luke Cooper - 2108
4. Dawson Lowe - 2076
5. Jim Gray - 1696
6. Bryson Hickman - 1480
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. Evan Bell - 1180
9. John Snow - 1166
10. Charles Devine - 1114
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) - LUKE COOPER
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - LUKE COOPER
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - LUKE COOPER
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
