6/14/2023
Alex Pokorski
Alex Pokorski posts seventh top-10 showing of 2023 MSA campaign
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 13, 2023 – Alex Pokorski steered the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team 360 Sprint Car to his seventh top-10 A-main showing in eight attempts with a seventh place finish in the 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 10.
With 19 MSA 360 Sprint Cars on hand, Pokorski started off strong by turning in the second fastest overall qualifying lap and top lap time in his heat race group by touring the third-mile clay oval in 12.467 seconds.
The fourth-year competitor lined up fourth in the first 10-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race and passed rookie Logan Julien along the high groove on the opening lap to settle into third. Pokorski maintained the position the rest of the way to post a third place finish.
The West Bend, Wis. driver then rolled off fifth in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event before falling back to seventh on lap 3. Three laps later, Brandon McMullen moved Pokorski back to eighth.
The recent first-time MSA A-main winner at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. regrouped to pass 360 Sprint Car rookies T.J. Smith and Tristan Koening to assume sixth on lap 13. In the closing laps, Ben Schmidt used the outside groove to push Pokorski back to seventh when the checkered flag fell in a race won by Tony Wondra.
“We were fast in qualifying,” Pokorski said. “We just need to get one more spot better one of these times. I think we have been second in qualifying two or three times now. The heat race went well and got us into the feature invert. I started fifth, so it was a bit disappointing to go back two spots in the main event. I felt the car was pretty good. I just needed to figure out the best lines sooner. Overall, it was a solid night.”
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team will return to action with the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars this Saturday, June 17 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., which will feature the Badger Midgets, along with the Grand Nationals and B Mods.
Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with Late Model and 360 Sprint Car qualifying set at 5:30 p.m. and racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
Sponsors and supporters for Alex Pokorski and the 2023 Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Petersen Septic Systems, Goeden Auto Body, Novak’s Service Center, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Countryside Designs, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Homestead Auto, Cedar Valley Hunt Club, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase –
Mulch Express of Wisconsin
The Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to welcome Mulch Express of Wisconsin as a brand new sponsorship partner for the remainder of the 2023 season.
Based in Newton, Wis., Mulch Express of Wisconsin was founded in 2000 out of a desire to help control the cost and efficiency of installing mulch, bark, soil and playground chips. Over the course of the past 23 years, the specialty landscaping company has found its niche as the to-go mulching provider for municipalities, school districts, commercial businesses and residences throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. In addition, Mulch Express of Wisconsin has proudly served one of the top motorsports facilities in the world as the official mulch provider of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. over the past two seasons.
As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the remainder of the 2023 Sprint Car campaign.
"We have a strong connection to Sprint Car racing after several years of competing in the 360 Sprint Car division with the number Gr8 car," Wetenkamp said. "We feel Alex Pokorski is a good, up-and-coming 360 Sprint Car driver and a great individual to represent our Wisconsin-based specialty landscaping company."
To contact or obtain additional information on Mulch Express of Wisconsin, call 920-726-4840, send an email to mulchexpressofwi@gmail.com or visit Mulch Express of Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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.
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.
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Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team
2023 Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, June 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, June 24 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, July 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
2023 Season
By The Numbers
Total Events – 8
A Main Victories – 1
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Award – 0
Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
2023 Season
By The Numbers
Total Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Article Credit: Jeff Pederson - Pedal Down Promotions
Submitted By: Jeff Pederson
