That was exactly the case Saturday night at Texarkana 67 Speedway. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series punctuated a big debut weekend at the Arkansas oval with the 39th running of the Short Track Nationals.
The gloves came off Saturday night at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series invaded the brand new Illinois bullring for the first time. Anticipation was sky high for the best Sprint Car drivers in the world to put on a show at the 1/4 mile, and the fans were not let down.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid hit the entire field with a knockout punch Thursday night. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into Findlay, OH’s Millstream Speedway to kickoff Sheldon Haudenschild’s NOS Energy Drink Buckeye Brawl Weekend. A stout field of 39 cars checked in, and Kofoid put a beatdown on them all in the Roth Motorsports No. 83.
Running second can get old fast. It’s one spot away from victory and all that comes with it. It’s watching someone else celebrate while being left to wonder how to be one position better. It’s not a preferable place to continually wind up, especially for a driver and team accustomed to winning as often as Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports.
There may be no stopping Michael “Buddy” Kofoid this week at Huset’s Speedway. The 24-year-old entered the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals as the clear-cut favorite. Heading into Wednesday’s Hefty Seed Huset’s Hustle prelim, Kofoid had won five of the last seven World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car visits to the 1/3 mile including the last three straight.
It might be time to start writing Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s name on the check before a race even starts at Huset’s Speedway. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into the Brandon, SD track on Monday for the Stars and Stripes Salute presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale. At first, Kofoid and his Roth Motorsports team actually looked beatable.
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