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October 26, 2026
Brayden Chavous Secures First Career Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Triumph at Modoc
(MODOC, SOUTH CAROLINA) The ‘Modoc 100’ weekend wrapped up on Saturday evening, October 24 at Modoc Speedway in front of a huge crowd at the revitalized Modoc, South Carolina venue. At the end of the night, it was youngster Brayden Chavous that was celebrating his first career Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series win in victory lane. Brayden, who started fourth on the feature grid, assumed the point on lap 21 when leaders Cass Fowler and Luke Cooper wrecked in turn three and led the rest of the way in the 30-lap feature to capture the $2,500 first place prize money!
Eighth-starting Shaun Thomas, who briefly took the lead from Chavous before an untimely caution flag negated the pass, finished 1.232 seconds back in the runner-up spot. Tenth-starting Luke Clements improved seven positions to round out the podium in third. Monk Gulledge and Billy Rushton finished fourth and fifth respectively in the final rundown of the entertaining contest. Fowler and Cooper, who are amongst three drivers battling for a series championship, were both disqualified following the race due to extracurricular activities between the teams in the infield and in the pit area.
Sixteen competitors signed into the Modoc Speedway pit area on Saturday to enter the ‘Modoc 100’ finale, which served as round 20 of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series season. Cass Fowler was fast right off the trailer, as he topped both RaceDay Safety hot laps and Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying. The entire feature field was set solely through the time trial session. The 30-lapper was slowed by five Tuxedo Glass and Mirror cautions including the pivotal Fowler/Cooper incident, which occurred on a lap 21 restart.
The 2026 season will conclude for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series in a big way on Saturday, October 31 in the ‘Crate Spooktacular’ at North Georgia Speedway. The single-day showdown at the Chatsworth, Georgia venue on Halloween Night will boast a $4,000 winner’s check. Each starter in the 40-lap feature is guaranteed at least $250 to take the green flag. Taking only each driver’s best sixteen point finishes - per series rules, Luke Cooper currently leads the series point standings over Cass Fowler, Spencer Singleton, Dawson Lowe, and Shaun Thomas. More information can be found online at www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 20 Race Summary
Saturday, October 24
Modoc Speedway - Modoc, South Carolina
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (4) Brayden Chavous $2,500
2. (8) Shaun Thomas $1,200
3. (10) Luke Clements $650
4. (5) Monk Gulledge $450
5. (3) Billy Rushton $400
6. (14) Morghan Johnson $350
7. (12) Cade Cagle $325
8. (13) Canaan Clobes $300
9. (15) Speedy Baughman $280
10. (7) Doug Bragg $260
11. (6) Johnny Crews $240
12. (11) Dereck Burgess $220
13. (9) JR Warren $200
14. (16) Billy Moore $175
15. (1) Cass Fowler DQ
16. (2) Luke Cooper DQ
Entries: 16
Lap Leaders: Cass Fowler (Laps 1-20), Brayden Chavous (Laps 21-30)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Caution Flags: 5
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Morghan Johnson
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Cass Fowler
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Cass Fowler
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Johnny Crews
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Morghan Johnson
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Cass Fowler 18.127
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Cass Fowler 17.944
Qualifying - Group A (All Transfer): 1. 9-Cass Fowler, 17.944[1]; 2. 11-Billy Rushton, 18.770[7]; 3. 1-Monk Gulledge, 18.882[8]; 4. 144-Doug Bragg, 18.944[3]; 5. 121-JR Warren, 19.191[2]; 6. 99-Dereck Burgess, 19.381[6]; 7. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 19.387[5]; 8. 01-Speedy Baughman, 19.549[4]
Qualifying - Group B (All Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 18.381[5]; 2. 94-Brayden Chavous, 18.389[2]; 3. 41J-Johnny Crews, 18.572[1]; 4. 99T-Shaun Thomas, 18.652[3]; 5. 51-Luke Clements, 18.706[4]; 6. 22-Cade Cagle, 18.968[6]; 7. 1J-Morghan Johnson, 19.124[8]; 8. 21-Billy Moore, 21.253[7]
2026 Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Luke Cooper - 2900
2. Cass Fowler - 2822
3. Spencer Singleton - 2720
4. Dawson Lowe - 2076
5. Shaun Thomas - 1850
6. Jim Gray - 1696
7. Luke Clements - 1696
8. Bryson Hickman - 1480
9. Monk Gulledge - 1468
10. Ryan Clay - 1275
* BASED OFF DRIVER’S BEST SIXTEEN POINT RACES
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY *non-points
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON *non-points
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) - PPD TO OCTOBER 25
October 16 - Hartwell Motor Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - DAVID MCCOY
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - LUKE COOPER
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - PAYTON STEVENSON
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - BRAYDEN CHAVOUS
October 25 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - LUKE COOPER
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 26, 2026
Brayden Chavous Secures First Career Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Triumph at Modoc
(MODOC, SOUTH CAROLINA) The ‘Modoc 100’ weekend wrapped up on Saturday evening, October 24 at Modoc Speedway in front of a huge crowd at the revitalized Modoc, South Carolina venue. At the end of the night, it was youngster Brayden Chavous that was celebrating his first career Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series win in victory lane. Brayden, who started fourth on the feature grid, assumed the point on lap 21 when leaders Cass Fowler and Luke Cooper wrecked in turn three and led the rest of the way in the 30-lap feature to capture the $2,500 first place prize money!
Eighth-starting Shaun Thomas, who briefly took the lead from Chavous before an untimely caution flag negated the pass, finished 1.232 seconds back in the runner-up spot. Tenth-starting Luke Clements improved seven positions to round out the podium in third. Monk Gulledge and Billy Rushton finished fourth and fifth respectively in the final rundown of the entertaining contest. Fowler and Cooper, who are amongst three drivers battling for a series championship, were both disqualified following the race due to extracurricular activities between the teams in the infield and in the pit area.
Sixteen competitors signed into the Modoc Speedway pit area on Saturday to enter the ‘Modoc 100’ finale, which served as round 20 of the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series season. Cass Fowler was fast right off the trailer, as he topped both RaceDay Safety hot laps and Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying. The entire feature field was set solely through the time trial session. The 30-lapper was slowed by five Tuxedo Glass and Mirror cautions including the pivotal Fowler/Cooper incident, which occurred on a lap 21 restart.
The 2026 season will conclude for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series in a big way on Saturday, October 31 in the ‘Crate Spooktacular’ at North Georgia Speedway. The single-day showdown at the Chatsworth, Georgia venue on Halloween Night will boast a $4,000 winner’s check. Each starter in the 40-lap feature is guaranteed at least $250 to take the green flag. Taking only each driver’s best sixteen point finishes - per series rules, Luke Cooper currently leads the series point standings over Cass Fowler, Spencer Singleton, Dawson Lowe, and Shaun Thomas. More information can be found online at www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 20 Race Summary
Saturday, October 24
Modoc Speedway - Modoc, South Carolina
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (30 Laps):
1. (4) Brayden Chavous $2,500
2. (8) Shaun Thomas $1,200
3. (10) Luke Clements $650
4. (5) Monk Gulledge $450
5. (3) Billy Rushton $400
6. (14) Morghan Johnson $350
7. (12) Cade Cagle $325
8. (13) Canaan Clobes $300
9. (15) Speedy Baughman $280
10. (7) Doug Bragg $260
11. (6) Johnny Crews $240
12. (11) Dereck Burgess $220
13. (9) JR Warren $200
14. (16) Billy Moore $175
15. (1) Cass Fowler DQ
16. (2) Luke Cooper DQ
Entries: 16
Lap Leaders: Cass Fowler (Laps 1-20), Brayden Chavous (Laps 21-30)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Caution Flags: 5
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Morghan Johnson
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Cass Fowler
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Cass Fowler
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Johnny Crews
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Morghan Johnson
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Cass Fowler 18.127
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Cass Fowler 17.944
Qualifying - Group A (All Transfer): 1. 9-Cass Fowler, 17.944[1]; 2. 11-Billy Rushton, 18.770[7]; 3. 1-Monk Gulledge, 18.882[8]; 4. 144-Doug Bragg, 18.944[3]; 5. 121-JR Warren, 19.191[2]; 6. 99-Dereck Burgess, 19.381[6]; 7. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 19.387[5]; 8. 01-Speedy Baughman, 19.549[4]
Qualifying - Group B (All Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 18.381[5]; 2. 94-Brayden Chavous, 18.389[2]; 3. 41J-Johnny Crews, 18.572[1]; 4. 99T-Shaun Thomas, 18.652[3]; 5. 51-Luke Clements, 18.706[4]; 6. 22-Cade Cagle, 18.968[6]; 7. 1J-Morghan Johnson, 19.124[8]; 8. 21-Billy Moore, 21.253[7]
2026 Current Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Luke Cooper - 2900
2. Cass Fowler - 2822
3. Spencer Singleton - 2720
4. Dawson Lowe - 2076
5. Shaun Thomas - 1850
6. Jim Gray - 1696
7. Luke Clements - 1696
8. Bryson Hickman - 1480
9. Monk Gulledge - 1468
10. Ryan Clay - 1275
* BASED OFF DRIVER’S BEST SIXTEEN POINT RACES
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY *non-points
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON *non-points
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) - PPD TO OCTOBER 25
October 16 - Hartwell Motor Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - DAVID MCCOY
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - LUKE COOPER
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - PAYTON STEVENSON
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - BRAYDEN CHAVOUS
October 25 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - LUKE COOPER
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
