Night one of the ‘Modoc 100’ weekend was held on Friday at Modoc Speedway and it was Payton Stevenson that dominated the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series portion of the program to claim his first career series victory! Payton topped the speed chart in qualifying to earn the pole position for the 25-lap headliner. The Locust Grove, Georgia ace then grabbed the point at the drop of the green flag and never looked back en route to picking up the $2,000 winner’s check.

Finishing a distant second at the checkered flag was runner-up Luke Cooper, who started in the third spot. Shaun Thomas, who rolled off from the outside of the fourth row, steered past five competitors to round out the podium in third. Current series point leader Cass Fowler came home in the fourth spot, while Luke Clements moved up four positions to place fifth at the finish.

A total of eighteen 602 Late Model competitors signed into the pit area at the Modoc, South Carolina facility on Friday for round nineteen of the Red Clay tour. Cass Fowler turned the quickest lap overall during RaceDay Safety hot laps, while Payton Stevenson turned up the wick during Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying to earn Fast Time honors. The entire feature field was set solely through the time trial session with Stevenson (quickest in Group A) and Morghan Johnson (fastest in Group B) earning the front row for the 25-lapper.

At Modoc on Saturday, October 24, the ‘Modoc 100’ finale will take place featuring the World of Outlaws Late Model Series ($25,000 to win), Red Clay 602 Late Model Series ($2,500 to win), and Crown Vics ($1,000 to win). The pit gates will swing open at 10:30am, while the grandstands will open at 1:00pm. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 5:30pm with hot laps to follow shortly thereafter at 6:00pm. Grandstand admission will be $40.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 6-12. Pit admission will be $60.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted onto the grounds for FREE!

Modoc Speedway is located at 1133 Washington School Road in Modoc, South Carolina. Find the latest news and information on the ‘Modoc 100’ by liking the track’s Facebook page or logging onto www.modocspeedwaysc.com. If you can’t make it to the Palmetto State, don’t miss a lap by watching LIVE on DIRTVision.

Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 19 Race Summary
Friday, October 23
Modoc Speedway – Modoc, South Carolina

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (1) Payton Stevenson $2,000
2. (3) Luke Cooper $1,000
3. (8) Shaun Thomas $600
4. (5) Cass Fowler $400
5. (9) Luke Clements $350
6. (4) Josh Langford $325
7. (7) Billy Rushton $300
8. (10) Monk Gulledge $280
9. (6) Canaan Clobes $260
10. (16) Speedy Baughman $240
11. (12) Griffin Alexander $220
12. (13) Johnny Crews $200
13. (2) Morghan Johnson $175
14. (15) Dereck Burgess $165
15. (14) Colby Cape $155
16. (11) Doug Bragg $145
17. (17) Billy Moore DNS
18. (18) Brayden Chavous DNS

Entries: 18
Lap Leaders: Payton Stevenson (Laps 1-25)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Caution Flags: 2
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Speedy Baughman
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Cass Fowler
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Payton Stevenson
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: Morghan Johnson
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Morghan Johnson

RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Cass Fowler 17.318

Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Payton Stevenson 17.311

Qualifying – Group A (All Transfer): 1. 24-Payton Stevenson, 17.311[2]; 2. 57-Luke Cooper, 17.517[4]; 3. 9-Cass Fowler, 17.631[1]; 4. 11-Billy Rushton, 17.636[6]; 5. 51-Luke Clements, 17.679[9]; 6. 144-Doug Bragg, 17.928[5]; 7. 41J-Johnny Crews, 18.410[3]; 8. 99-Dereck Burgess, 18.518[8]; 9. (DNS) 21-Billy Moore

Qualifying – Group B (All Transfer): 1. 1-Morghan Johnson, 17.486[1]; 2. 61-Josh Langford, 17.570[3]; 3. 82C-Canaan Clobes, 17.748[9]; 4. 99T-Shaun Thomas, 17.911[7]; 5. 1G-Monk Gulledge, 17.924[6]; 6. 711-Griffin Alexander, 18.213[8]; 7. 118-Colby Cape, 18.260[5]; 8. 01-Speedy Baughman, 18.468[4]; 9. (DNS) 94-Brayden Chavous

2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Cass Fowler – 3124
2. Spencer Singleton – 2720
3. Luke Cooper – 2700
4. Dawson Lowe – 2076
5. Jim Gray – 1696
6. Bryson Hickman – 1480
7. Shaun Thomas – 1460
8. Luke Clements – 1306
9. Ryan Clay – 1275
10. Jody Wilson – 1224

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) – PAYTON STEVENSON
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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