Buddy Kofoid

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Michael "Buddy" Kofoid
BornMichael Kofoid
(2001-12-02) December 2, 2001 (age 20)
Penngrove, California[1]
USAC National Midget Series career
Debut season2018
Current teamKeith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports[1]
Car number67
EngineToyota
Crew chiefJarrett Martin[1]
Championships1 (2021)
Wins36
Best finish1st in 2021
Finished last season1st
Previous series
2019 to presentPOWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series
Championship titles
2021USAC National Midget Series
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career
2 races run over 1 year
2022 position45th
Best finish45th (2022)
First race2022 Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt (Bristol Dirt)
Last race2022 Clean Harbors 150 (Knoxville)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
ARCA Menards Series career
1 race run over 1 year
Best finish71st (2022)
First race2022 Atlas 100 (Illinois State Fairgrounds)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 1 0
Last updated on: November 5, 2022.

Michael "Buddy" Kofoid (born December 2, 2001) is an American professional dirt track and stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the USAC National Midget Series and POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, driving for . He is the 2021 USAC National Midget Series champion. He also competed part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 51 Toyota Tundra for Kyle Busch Motorsports, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports.

Early career[]

Kofoid began racing at the age of 5, driving .[2] He began driving sprint cars after receiving his first one when he was 10.[3] He was the youngest driver to win a sprint car A-Main in the in 2013, at 11-years old.[4] He competed full-time in the when he was 13, finishing 2nd in the final standings.[5] He won a sprint car race at Placerville Speedway in 2016, which made him the youngest person in history to win at the track.[6] Throughout most of his career, Kofoid primarily competes in sprint car and midget car racing events, and occasionally late model races.

United States Auto Club[]

Kofoid attempted to make his USAC National Midget Series debut in 2018, but would fail to qualify.[7] In 2019, he joined Keith Kunz Motorsports for a part-time effort. He would win in his first career national midget car debut, at Jacksonville Speedway.[8] On December 14, 2019, Kofoid would sign a full time effort in the USAC National Midget Series with Keith Kunz Motorsports in 2020, and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.[9] He would pull off an impressive season, scoring 3 wins, 14 top 5s, and 22 top 10s. He finished 4th in the final standings, and winning Rookie of the Year.[10] He would have a breakout season in 2021, finishing inside the top 10 in all but three races. He would win the championship with 6 wins, 28 top 5s, and 37 top 10s.[11] He would also win two more titles that season, the USAC Indiana Midget Week,[12] and the Make-A-Wish Trophy Cup.[13] As of 2022, Kofoid will continue to race full time with KKM, and defend for a second championship.[14]

POWRi Midget Racing[]

Kofoid made his POWRi Midget Racing debut in 2019, driving in two races. He finished 2nd and 3rd in both races.[15] He drove in 16 races for KKM in 2020. Despite not driving in four of the races, he managed to finish 4th in final standings, with 7 wins, 12 top 5s, and 12 top 10s.[16] He ran half of the season in 2021, scoring 9 wins, 14 top 5s, and 15 top 10s.[17] As of 2022, he will continue running part-time for KKM.

Late models[]

In 2021, Kofoid made his debut in late model racing. He ran two races for Racing Dynamiks, finishing 12th in his first race. He would finish 3rd in his second late model start at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.[18]

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West[]

In 2018, Kofoid signed with Gary Thackeray, and drove in a one off race with his team in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. He started 15th and finished 21st due to a mechanical issue.[19]

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series[]

On March 31, 2022, it was announced that Kofoid will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the 2022 Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt, driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Kofoid will drive with the same chassis that Martin Truex Jr. drove in the 2021 Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt, where he led 105 laps and won the race.[20] Kofoid started 32nd due to an overheating issue during qualifying races. He quickly made his way to the front, and ran as high as 3rd in the final stage. He would finish 27th, after spinning in turn 2. Fellow driver, Derek Kraus, would run into the back of Kofoid's truck, as he was trying to avoid the wreck.

ARCA Menards Series[]

On August 9, 2022, it was announced that Kofoid will make his ARCA Menards Series debut at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, driving the No. 15 for Venturini Motorsports.[21]

Personal life[]

Kofoid is a fan of 20 time World of Outlaws champion, Steve Kinser, and NASCAR drivers, Kyle Larson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kofoid is currently a member of the Toyota Racing Development.[2]

Motorsports career results[]

NASCAR[]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Camping World Truck Series[]

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NCWTC Pts Ref
2022 Kyle Busch Motorsports 51 Toyota DAY LVS ATL COA MAR BRI
27 		DAR KAN TEX CLT GTW SON KNX
11 		NSH MOH POC IRP RCH KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO 45th 40 -*

K&N Pro Series West[]

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NKNPSWC Pts Ref
2018 Gary Thackeray 83 Chevy KCR TUS TUS OSS CNS SON DCS IOW EVG GTW LVS
21 		MER AAS KCR 58th 23 [22]

ARCA Menards Series[]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 AMSC Pts Ref
2022 Venturini Motorsports 15 Toyota DAY PHO TAL KAN CLT IOW BLN ELK MOH POC IRP MCH GLN ISF
2 		MLW DSF KAN BRI SLM TOL 71st 42 -*

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Murray, Richie (January 25, 2022). "Buddy Kofoid Aims to Defend USAC Midget Title in 2022". www.floracing.com. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Toyota Dirt Driver Spotlight: Buddy Kofoid". Speedway Digest. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Meet Buddy Kofoid". Toyota Racing. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Buddy Kofoid - FloRacing". FloRacing. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - Western Sprit Tour". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  6. ^ "Kofoid makes track history". Mountain Democrat. July 10, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Seelman, Jacob (September 21, 2019). "Kofoid Snags Jacksonville Summer Midget Win". Speed Sport. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  9. ^ Seelman, Jacob (December 14, 2019). "KKM Inks Buddy Kofoid for Full USAC Season". Speed Sport. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  11. ^ Essex, James (December 31, 2021). "Kofoid captures USAC Midget title for Columbus-based race team". The Tribune. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  12. ^ Seelman, Jacob (June 13, 2021). "Kofoid Denies Seavey For Indiana Midget Week Title". Speed Sport. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  13. ^ Rodda, Ron (October 24, 2021). "Trophy Cup Belongs to Kofoid". Speed Sport. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  14. ^ Murray, Richie (January 25, 2022). "Buddy Kofoid Aims to Defend USAC Midget Title in 2022". FloRacing. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - 2019 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - 2020 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - 2021 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  18. ^ "Toyota Partners With Racing Dynamiks To Field Bryson And Kofoid On Asphalt". Oval Track News. February 12, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  19. ^ "Michael Kofoid - Results - 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West". thethirdturn.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  20. ^ Sturniolo, Zach (March 31, 2022). "Buddy Kofoid to make Truck debut with KBM at Bristol dirt". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  21. ^ Kristl, Mark (2022-08-09). "Buddy Kofoid Making ARCA Debut at Springfield". Frontstretch.com. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  22. ^ "Buddy Kofoid - 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2022.

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