Emerson Axsom claims first career World of Outlaws win at Huset’s Speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Emerson Axsom secured his first career victory Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Sunday night at Huset’s Speedway. Competing in the L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout, Axsom led every lap of the 40-lap main event to claim the $25,000 prize. The race featured intense battles with Carson Macedo and was slowed by three red flags in the final five laps, ultimately ending after a green-white-checkered restart. Michael Kofoid finished in second place, 0.527 seconds behind the leader, while David Gravel rounded out the podium. The win marks the fifth time this season a driver has earned a first-time victory with the series. Axsom, who currently sits 12th in the series point standings, overcame heavy traffic and repeated pressure from competitors to finish the season at the South Dakota track.
- •Emerson Axsom led all 40 laps to secure his first career World of Outlaws series victory.
- •Michael Kofoid and David Gravel finished second and third respectively.
- •The race concluded following a green-white-checkered restart due to late-race red flags.
- •Axsom became the fifth different first-time winner in the series during the 2026 season.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Huset’s Speedway wraps season with first-time winner
"BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S) – Emerson Axsom earned his first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory in impressive style on Sunday night during the L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout presented by Myrl & Roy’s Paving at Huset’s Speedway. Axsom led every lap of the $25,000-to-win main event to become the fifth different […]
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