(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 13, 2024 – The father-son driving tandem of Alex and Paul Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team turned in one of the best overall performances of the 2024 season with both drivers posting top-10 A-main showings in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Alex Pokorski opened the evening by qualifying fifth overall in the 21-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car field after touring the third-mile clay oval in 12.680 seconds.
After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap heat race, the fifth-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car competitor slipped past Billy Kreutz on lap five en route to a third-place showing.
Following the 10-car invert, the West Bend driver started the 25-lap main event from the seventh starting spot. Alex took advantage of the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface to advance to fourth after sweeping past Tony Wondra on lap 10.
A restart on lap 14, pushed Alex back to fifth in the running order, where he finished the race won by Ben Schmidt. It was Alex’s third top-five main event finish and eighth top-10 showing in 12 MSA events contested thus far during the 2024 campaign.
Alex heads into the final four events of the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car campaign second in the chase for the division title, 27 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt.
“It was a lot of fun and the track was very racey,” Alex said. “I had a close call at the end when I hooked the cushion, which cost us a position or two. It ended up being a solid night.”
Paul Pokorski qualified seventh overall out of 21 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car entries after turning in a lap of 12.743 seconds.
He started the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race outside the front row before powering around polesitter Tony Wondra to take the lead in turn two of the opening lap.
The 32-year racing veteran held off T.J. Smith in the closing laps to wrap up his second heat race victory of the 2024 season.
The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion took off from the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main and held his own inside the top 10 throughout the event on the way to a 10th place showing, which marked his second top-10 A-main finish of the 2024 season in six events behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.
“I thought last night went okay,” Paul said. “It seemed like the most consistent night we’ve had so far this year. The car was pretty good for qualifying, but my laps could’ve been a little smoother. I thought the heat race went really well. In the feature, we could’ve been a touch better. Overall, I’m happy with the way things went. I think for running a part-time schedule, we’re doing alright. It takes a little longer to learn things and make progress when we only run some of the races. I have to thank Aaron and Fred Pederson and Dan Hoerig for all their hard work each week on the 53A car whether I’m driving or Spyder [Akright] is driving.”
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for a doubleheader weekend of 360 and 410 Sprint Car racing competition. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Alex will compete with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The program will include special guest appearances from the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and Street Stock divisions with the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods also featured.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
For those unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed on www.watchfye.tv.
One night later, Alex is scheduled to wheel the team’s 410 Sprint Car with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. during the annual Corn Fest event.
The Badger Midgets will also be on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with open ceremonies slated at 6 p.m.
The event will be available to view via live stream at Floracing.com.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Ace Hardware ( Sheboygan Falls and Kiel locations)
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have the Ace Hardware locations in Sheboygan Falls and Kiel, owned by Dick Fotsch, on board as sponsorship partners for the 2024 racing season.
Located at 1246 Fond Du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Falls Ace Hardware opened in September 2013. As a locally owned and managed Ace Hardware store, Falls Ace Hardware is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Known for being ‘the Helpful Place,’ the staff of Falls Ace Hardware offers its customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.
To contact Falls Ace Hardware, call 920-467-2900 or visit fallsace.com.
Kiel Ace Hardware is located at 1120 State Highway 67 in Kiel, Wis. To contact Kiel Ace Hardware, call 920-894-3000.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto
Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.
With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.
In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases.
Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com.
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Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 12
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics
Total Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
- Jeff Pederson on Aug 13, 2024
- Article Date: 8/13/2024 by Jeff Pederson - Pedal Down Promotions