Luke Cooper continued his winning ways with the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on Saturday night in the ‘Charlie Mize Memorial’ at Lavonia Speedway! Luke laid down the second quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, which locked him into the outside of the second row for the start of the 25-lap main event. The young Woodruff, South Carolina native then grabbed the point on the sixth circuit and led the rest of the way to capture his fifth series win of the year.

At the checkered flag, Luke was ahead by 1.418 seconds to pocket the $2,500 first place prize money. Finishing a strong runner-up at the historic Lavonia, Georgia oval was fifth-starting Devon Morgan, who found himself on the podium for a second straight night. Outside polesitter and early race leader Brandon Haley rounded out the podium in third. Jay Coen, who sat on the pole of the ‘Charlie Mize Memorial’ came home in the fourth spot, while Cade Cagle passed five competitors to nab the final position inside of the top five.

A total of 17 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors piled into the Lavonia Speedway pit area for round eighteen of the tour. The entire feature field was set solely through qualifying, with Jay Coen and Brandon Haley topping their respective groups. After the dust settled at the Peach State venue, Cass Fowler still sits atop of the series point standings ahead of Spencer Singleton and Luke Cooper. At season’s end, only the best SIXTEEN point races for each driver will count towards the final standings.

Next up for the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will be a trio of events in the Palmetto State from October 23-25. The ‘Modoc 100’ will be held this Friday and Saturday at Modoc Speedway in Modoc, South Carolina. The 602 Late Models will vie for a $2,000 payday in Friday’s weekend opener, while a $2,500 top prize awaits the winner of Saturday’s show. On Sunday, the 602 Late Models will gun for a $2,000 winner’s check during the 36th Annual ‘Blue Grey 100’ at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina. More information can be found online at www.modocspeedwaysc.com and www.cherokee-speedway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 18 Race Summary
Saturday, October 17
Lavonia Speedway – Lavonia, Georgia

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (4) Luke Cooper $2,500
2. (5) Devon Morgan $1,200
3. (2) Brandon Haley $650
4. (1) Jay Coen $450
5. (10) Cade Cagle $400
6. (12) Shaun Thomas $350
7. (7) Luke Clements $325
8. (9) Cass Fowler $300
9. (3) Eli Reece $280
10. (15) Canaan Clobes $260
11. (17) Spencer Singleton $240
12. (13) Chris Woods $220
13. (11) Daniel Sutton $200
14. (16) John Martin $175
15. (6) David McCoy $165
16. (14) Michael Trotter $155
17. (8) Brady Cornett $150

Entries: 17
Lap Leaders: Brandon Haley (Laps 1-5), Luke Cooper (Laps 6-25)
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Shaun Thomas
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Jay Coen
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: David McCoy
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Spencer Singleton

RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 17.664

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Jay Coen 17.034

Qualifying – Group A (All Transfer): 1. 198-Jay Coen, 17.034[1]; 2. 82-Eli Reece, 17.567[6]; 3. 36-Devon Morgan, 17.582[7]; 4. 51-Luke Clements, 17.660[2]; 5. 9-Cass Fowler, 17.746[4]; 6. 58-Daniel Sutton, 18.179[3]; 7. 17-Chris Woods, 18.214[8]; 8. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 18.341[9]; 9. 30-Spencer Singleton, 18.399[5]

Qualifying – Group B (All Transfer): 1. 114-Brandon Haley, 17.094[2]; 2. 57-Luke Cooper, 17.165[8]; 3. 187-David McCoy, 17.221[3]; 4. 1*-Brady Cornett, 17.403[4]; 5. 22-Cade Cagle, 17.533[7]; 6. 99-Shaun Thomas, 17.753[6]; 7. 86-Michael Trotter, 18.817[1]; 8. 52-John Martin, 21.050[5]

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler – 2932
2. Spencer Singleton – 2720
3. Luke Cooper – 2504
4. Dawson Lowe – 2076
5. Jim Gray – 1696
6. Bryson Hickman – 1480
7. Ryan Clay – 1275
8. Shaun Thomas – 1266
9. Jody Wilson – 1224
10. Evan Bell – 1180

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) – 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) – $2,000 to win
October 24 – Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) – $2,500 to win
October 25 – Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) – $2,000 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.

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