4/28/2021
Paul Pokorski
Up, down night yields top-15 result for Pokorski Motorsports at Gravity Park
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 27, 2021 – On a frigid spring evening, which saw the temperatures dip into the high 30-degree range, Paul Pokorski and the Pokorski Motorsports team faced a considerable challenge in finding the hot set-up in Midwest Sprint Car Association action the tight quarter-mile Gravity Park Speedway bullring in Chilton, Wis. on Saturday, April 24.
Pokorski was among 29 drivers to sign in for the second event of the 2021 MSA season and second-ever MSA-sanctioned race contested at Gravity Park Speedway.
The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion opened the night on a solid note by steering the team’s 2020 Maxim to the second-fastest time of 12.500 seconds in the second heat race group qualifying session.
After a four-car invert, Pokorski lined up third in the second 10-lap MSA heat race. On the opening lap, four-time MSA champion Brandon McMullen of Oshkosh bolted around Pokorski to take third and relegate the 29-year veteran to fourth on the opening lap.
On lap 2, Sheboygan’s Travis Arenz worked past Pokorski to claim fourth. Four laps later, Pokorski regained the fourth spot when Arenz exited the track with an apparent mechanical issue.
Pokorski went on to place fourth in the heat race, which gave him the pole position for the 15-lap B main. The West Bend driver put together a strong performance in the B main, leading flag to flag to earn the 17th starting spot in the 25-lap MSA main event.
The A main got off to a rough start when contact with Ken Schmick resulted in some front-end damage on the No. 4 car.
After a trip to the work area to fix the damage, Pokorski restarted 19th and went to work in gradually working his way through the field. While struggling to find a comfort level in the heavy traffic that is a signature of racing at Gravity Park Speedway, Pokorski was able to advance four positions over the final 21 laps en route to a 15th-place finish in a race won by Travis Arenz.
“The car was so, so in the heat race,” Pokorski said. “We struggled a bit in turns one and two. We made some changes for the B main to help that and the car was good.
“However, we didn't make the right changes for the A and the tangle early on bent the front axle and made it worse,” he said. “It was not a great night, but not awful either. We have some work to do before this Saturday’s opener at Plymouth.”
.
Paul Pokorski is set to return to action behind the wheel of the familiar No. 4 Pokorski Motorsports 360 Sprint Car for the 2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 1.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3:30 p.m. with hot laps at 4:30 p.m. and racing starting at 5 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for the 2021 Pokorski Motorsports team are Petersen Septic Systems, Quest Engineering Inc., Goeden Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Hopf Farms, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak's Service Center, Tisler Salvage Inc., Allied Bearing Corporation, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems
Pokorski Motorsports is pleased to have Petersen Septic Systems step into the role of primary sponsor for the 2021 racing season.
Since opening its doors in Valders, Wis. in 2012, Petersen Septic Systems LLC has provided premier septic tank service and the most reliable septic system installation and repair in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the surrounding Lakeshore area.
“We offer our services to industrial, institutional, residential, new construction, commercial and municipal accounts,” Petersen Septic Systems Owner David Petersen said. “Customer service is our utmost priority. We do every job as it was in our own homes. Our experience is second to none in the area. Prior to opening the business, I worked for Tuschl Septic Systems from 2004 until owner Chuck Tuschl retired.”
The list of regular services Petersen Septic Systems offers includes septic pump repairs, test drilling/test boring, sewage treatment systems, septic tank removal, septic tank installation, water line repair, oil testing and perc testing.
“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”
Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.
For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.
For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.
2021 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers
Total Events – 2
MSA events – 2
IRA events - 0
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
2021 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, May 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Friday, May 7 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis.
Saturday, May 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, May 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, May 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Article Credit: Jeff Pederson - Pedal Down Promotions
Submitted By: Jeff Pederson
