With six different winners in the first six series races, the Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series roars into the renowned Cherokee Speedway on Saturday, June 20! So far in 2026, Wyatt Coffey (Screven Motor Speedway), Cody Overton (Screven Motor Speedway), Bryson Hickman (I-75 Raceway), Nick Deitz (Laurens County Speedway), Dawson Lowe (North Georgia Speedway), and Chris Woods (Travelers Rest Speedway) have all secured Red Clay 602 Late Model Series triumphs.
The 6th edition of the ‘Robbie Weaver Memorial’ will take center stage on Saturday at the “Track Your Momma Warned You About” and a $2,000 payday will be up for grabs. An open practice session will also be available to the 602 Late Model competitors on Friday, June 19. Cherokee Speedway is located at 153 Speedway Road in Gaffney, South Carolina. The track phone number is 864-505-9199 or you can learn more about the venue online at www.cherokee-speedway.com.
In addition to the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors vying for a $2,000 top prize on Saturday, June 20, the SEHA ($3,000 to win), Thunder Bomber ($800 to win), Crown Vic ($800 to win), Pro 4 ($500 to win), and Young Gun FWD ($300 to win) divisions are also on the racing card. The gates will open at 4:00pm, the driver’s meeting is set for 6:30pm, and hot laps will take to the track shortly thereafter. Adults will be admitted into the grandstands on Saturday for $20.00 and into the pit area for $40.00.
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule at Cherokee Speedway 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 $80.00 and transponders will be available to rent.
602 Late Model Feature Purse:
1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $600, 4. $400, 5. $350, 6. $325, 7. $300, 8. $280, 9. $260, 10. $240, 11. $220, 12. $200, 13. $175, 14. $165, 15. $155, 16. $145, 17. $135, 18-22. $125 to start
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe – 770
2. Cass Fowler – 744
3. Bryson Hickman – 732
4. Charles Devine – 718
5. Zane Littleton – 690
6. Ryan Clay – 684
7. Jim Gray – 682
8. Evan Bell – 674
9. John Snow – 662
10. Spencer Singleton – 550
11. Jody Wilson – 514
12. Nick Deitz – 396
13. Luke Cooper – 384
14. Spencer Cranfield – 368
15. Cooper Twiggs – 366
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) – POSTPONED
May 2 – Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) – POSTPONED
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) – POSTPONED
June 18 – North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) – PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 – Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) – $2,000 to win
June 26 – North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) – $2,000 to win
July 3 – I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) – $2,000 to win
July 4 – Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) – $2,500 to win
July 18 – Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) – $2,000 to win
July 19 – Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) – $2,000 to win
July 21 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) – $2,000 to win
July 24 – North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) – $2,000 to win
August 1 – Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) – $2,000 to win
August 7 – Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) – $2,000 to win
August 8 – Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) – $2,500 to win
August 22 – Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) – $2,000 to win
September 12 – Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) – $2,500 to win
October 10 – Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) – $2,000 to win
October 17 – Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) – $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/
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