In a spectacle of speed and skill, Michael "Buddy" Kofoid celebrated another triumph at Huset's Speedway. Amidst fireworks and confetti, Kofoid showcased his prowess by securing victory in the prestigious Huset’s Hustle event, which offered a $100,000 prize. This win marks his second consecutive major success at this high-banked oval, following his earlier achievement at the rescheduled BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards. Not only has Kofoid claimed three career victories with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at this track, but he also continues to establish himself as a formidable competitor in the sprint car world.

Kofoid’s journey to victory began with Bill Balog securing the pole position for the feature race after outpacing Kyle Larson, who had triumphed during the preliminary night. Balog took an early lead, while Kofoid swiftly maneuvered past Larson for second place. As traffic entered the scene on Lap 12, Kofoid capitalized on the opportunity to close the gap with Balog. The two drivers engaged in a thrilling exchange of leads over consecutive laps, showcasing their exceptional driving skills. Kofoid eventually seized the top spot on Lap 14 using the bottom grip exiting turn four, though Balog quickly reclaimed it the following lap.

Despite a brief moment of doubt when Kofoid felt he might have conceded the race, his perseverance paid off. He managed to outmaneuver Balog in traffic, making a crucial move on Lap 29. By sticking to the bottom groove in turns one and two, Kofoid capitalized on Balog's slight slip-up to power into the lead down the backstretch. Balog valiantly chased Kofoid throughout the final quarter of the race but ultimately finished 0.581 seconds behind.

Kyle Larson, who dropped to sixth place on Lap 21, executed a last-lap pass on David Gravel to secure third place on the podium. Gravel maintained his consistency by finishing fourth for the second night in a row, followed closely by Tyler Courtney in fifth place. The heat races saw victories from Balog, Larson, Kofoid, Gravel, Brad Sweet, and Anthony Macri. Chris Windom triumphed in the C Main, while Ashton Torgerson claimed victory in the B Main.

The excitement continues as the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards gears up for its finale on Saturday, offering a staggering $250,000 prize. With gates opening at 4 p.m. and hot laps commencing at 7 p.m., anticipation is high for what promises to be another exhilarating showdown. Kofoid, driven by the ambition to clinch both six-figure paydays this week, remains a strong contender for the ultimate prize.