Greenfield, IN. (5/20/2020) After a long wait, the season is finally about to kick off and Petry Motorsports is excited to share that up-and-coming driver Emerson Axsom has been tapped to drive the #15 Keizer Wheels midget, running the complete POWRi schedule and select USAC events for the 2020 season.
The super-hot Axsom is coming off one of his best racing seasons in his young career, winning some of the biggest races including a prestigious driller at the 2020 Tulsa Shootout. Axsom will team up and be mentored by some of dirt racing’s most talented drivers in Kevin Thomas Jr and Tanner Carrick, all while being directed under the watchful eye of Petry Driver Development President Scott Petry.
Axsom was quoted as saying “I am beyond excited and humbled that Scott Petry and Petry Motorsports chose me to be a part of their team and a part of his driver development program. I am more than ready to take on this new challenge and can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the Keizer Wheels #15 midget and drive. I have been working for this moment my whole life and I can’t thank Scott and our sponsors enough for this opportunity.” Emerson’s sponsors include Gray Auto, Competition Suspension, Petry Motorsports, and Keizer Wheels.
“I’ve watched Emerson grow in his racing the past few years. He’s found success at each level and we believe he will represent Petry Motorsports and our partners very well” said Scott Petry, president of Petry Motorsports. “The midget is the next step in his growing career, and we are proud to be a part of the next chapter” added Petry.
Emerson and Petry Motorsports have their first races scheduled for May 23/24, May 27/28/29. For a complete schedule and more information, visit petrymotorsports.com or emersonaxoms.com.
Petry Motorsports/Emerson Axsom. 5784 N 600 E Greenfield Indiana. www.petrymotorsports.com. PetryMotorsports@gmail.com