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October 27, 2026
Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Closes Out 2026 Campaign in $4,000 Crate Spooktacular
(CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA) A season that started with a pair of non-point races at Screven Motor Speedway in early February will conclude in a big way this Saturday evening, October 31 at North Georgia Speedway. A season-high $4,000 payday will be up for grabs for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors on Halloween Night in Chatsworth, Georgia. Each starter in the 40-lap headliner is assured of at least $250 just to take the green flag. Previous series winners at North Georgia Speedway this year were Dawson Lowe (April 24) and Booger Brooks (June 26).
Joining the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series in action in the ‘Crate Spooktacular’ program will be the Late Model, 604 Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, Front Wheel Drive, Pony, Stock Front Wheel Drive, and Sharp Mini Late Model divisions. The pit gates will swing open at 2:00pm, while fans will be admitted into the grandstands starting at 3:00pm. The drivers meeting is set for 5:30pm, while hot laps will light up the racetrack at 6:00pm.
Grandstand admission is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 5-11. Pit admission is $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 5-11. Children ages 4 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE. Kids are encouraged to dress up in costumes for Halloween and there will be Trick-or-Treating on the racetrack during intermission. North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 North Georgia Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia. Learn more about the track by accessing www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
In the twenty-one series events - nineteen of which were point races - completed so far in 2026, only Luke Cooper (six wins) and Dawson Lowe (two wins) 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, Frankie Beard, David McCoy, Payton Stevenson, and Brayden Chavous. 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.
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule 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 $100.00 and transponders will be available to rent.
602 Late Model Feature Purse (40 Laps):
1. $4,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,200, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $650, 7. $600, 8. $560, 9. $520, 10. $480, 11. $440, 12. $400, 13. $350, 14. $330, 15. $310, 16. $290, 17. $270, 18-22. $250 to start
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) - 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 27, 2026
Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Closes Out 2026 Campaign in $4,000 Crate Spooktacular
(CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA) A season that started with a pair of non-point races at Screven Motor Speedway in early February will conclude in a big way this Saturday evening, October 31 at North Georgia Speedway. A season-high $4,000 payday will be up for grabs for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors on Halloween Night in Chatsworth, Georgia. Each starter in the 40-lap headliner is assured of at least $250 just to take the green flag. Previous series winners at North Georgia Speedway this year were Dawson Lowe (April 24) and Booger Brooks (June 26).
Joining the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series in action in the ‘Crate Spooktacular’ program will be the Late Model, 604 Late Model, Open Wheel Modified, Front Wheel Drive, Pony, Stock Front Wheel Drive, and Sharp Mini Late Model divisions. The pit gates will swing open at 2:00pm, while fans will be admitted into the grandstands starting at 3:00pm. The drivers meeting is set for 5:30pm, while hot laps will light up the racetrack at 6:00pm.
Grandstand admission is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids ages 5-11. Pit admission is $45.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 5-11. Children ages 4 and under will be allowed onto the grounds for FREE. Kids are encouraged to dress up in costumes for Halloween and there will be Trick-or-Treating on the racetrack during intermission. North Georgia Speedway is located at 300 North Georgia Raceway Road in Chatsworth, Georgia. Learn more about the track by accessing www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.
In the twenty-one series events - nineteen of which were point races - completed so far in 2026, only Luke Cooper (six wins) and Dawson Lowe (two wins) 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, Frankie Beard, David McCoy, Payton Stevenson, and Brayden Chavous. 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.
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule 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 $100.00 and transponders will be available to rent.
602 Late Model Feature Purse (40 Laps):
1. $4,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,200, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $650, 7. $600, 8. $560, 9. $520, 10. $480, 11. $440, 12. $400, 13. $350, 14. $330, 15. $310, 16. $290, 17. $270, 18-22. $250 to start
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) - 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
