08/20/2026
๐ TODAY IS RACE DAY AT TOCCOA RACEWAY! ๐
The wait is OVER race fans! TONIGHT is THE FINAL EVENT of the 2026 Schaeffer's Oil Southern Nationals Series right here at Toccoa Raceway for our 71ST ANNIVERSARY RACE!
๐ฐ $7,571 TO WIN SUPER LATE MODELS!
The best Super Late Model drivers in the country are rolling into Toccoa TONIGHT to battle for a MASSIVE payday and crown the 2026 Southern Nationals champion!
๐ง Racing divisions:
Super Late Models โข Red Clay 602 โข Enduro โข Sharp Mini Late Models โข Front Wheel Drive โข Modified Street
๐๏ธ TONIGHT! Thursday, August 20, 2026
Grab the family, grab the friends, and come make HISTORY with us at The Fastest 1,650 Feet of Dirt in Georgia!
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See y'all at the track! ๐
๐ Toccoa Raceway | Toccoa, GA
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(TOCCOA, GEORGIA) The Schaeffer's Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series will roar into the Peach State on Thursday, August 20 for round twelve of the tour. The historic Toccoa Raceway in Toccoa, Georgia will host the trackโs 71st Anniversary Race on Thursday and a $2,000 winnerโs check will be up for grabs for the 602 Late Model stars.
This will mark the lone visit by the Red Clay 602 Late Model Series to Toccoa in 2026. David Smith is the defending race winner, as he picked up a win in 2025 over runner-up Eli Reece, Frankie Beard, David McCoy, and Brandon Haley. Knoxville, Tennessee ace Dawson Lowe will bring the series point lead into tomorrow, as he currently leads a top five that consists of Cass Fowler, Jim Gray, Spencer Singleton, and Bryson Hickman.
Joining the Schaefferโs Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series on the racing card will be the Schaefferโs Oil Southern Nationals Series Super Late Model ($7,571 to win), Sharp Mini Late Model ($1,000 to win), Modified Street ($750 to win), and Front Wheel Drive ($350 to win) divisions. The action-packed program will then conclude with a 100-lap Southern Nationals Enduro Race paying $2,500 to the winner.
The pits will open at 2:00pm, the grandstands will open at 4:00pm, and the drivers meeting is set to take place at 6:30pm. Hot laps will then light up the racetrack starting at 7:00pm. Grandstand admission will be $30.00 for adults, $25.00 for seniors and military, and $15.00 for kids ages 11-16. Pit and trackside admission will be $45.00 for adults. Kids ages 10 and under will be admitted onto the grounds for FREE.
Toccoa Raceway is located at 3553 GA-17 ALT in Toccoa, Georgia. The track phone number is 770-402-7234 or learn more online at www.toccoaraceway.org.
The Schaefferโs Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series tire rule for Toccoa Raceway 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.
Feature Purse (25 Laps): 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 - 1712
2. Cass Fowler - 1672
3. Jim Gray - 1526
4. Spencer Singleton - 1468
5. Bryson Hickman - 1286
6. John Snow - 1166
7. Luke Cooper - 1130
8. Charles Devine - 1114
9. Ryan Clay - 1093
10. Jody Wilson - 1034
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) - BO**ER 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) - $2,000 to win
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,700 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 31 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $4,000 to win
The Schaefferโs Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Schaefferโs 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 Schaefferโs 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 l***s 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 Schaefferโs 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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