Pokorski surges to solid showing in 2025 IRA opener
2025-04-30 00:26
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(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 29, 2025 - In his first full season of 410 Sprint Car competition, Alex Pokorski crafted a smooth start to the 2025 season behind the wheel of the No. 4 Akright Auto machine at the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series Glenn Hepfner Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 26.
The West Bend native, who recorded a runner-up showing in the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car point standings, opened the night by timing in 21st in the 29-car field with a lap of 12.110 seconds around the high banked third-mile clay oval.
After rolling off seventh in the third 8-lap IRA heat race, Pokorski advanced two spots to place fifth and claim a direct transfer spot into the 30-lap A main.
The sixth-year Sprint Car competitor started 17th in the IRA headliner before dropping back to 20th in the early going. He then rallied in the second half of the race to advance six positions and nail down an IRA career-best 14th place A-main showing in just his fifth career 410 Sprint Car start.
"It was fun to have the team back together and to be racing again," Pokorski said. "We put down a solid benchmark to try to improve upon. The team did well with getting the car set up and adjusting as the track changed throughout the night.
"I'm still getting used to the 410 car, so I learned a few things," he said. "I could have done better in qualifying. When you qualify well, that makes the rest of the night easier. Hopefully, we can do that this week at Wilmot."
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in the IRA Dick Colburn Classic Open Wheel Spectacular at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 3.
Non-Wing Crate Sprint Cars, Winged Crate Sprint Cars and Lightning Sprints are also on the card.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps will begin at 5:45 p.m., and racing will begin at 6:45 p.m.
In the event of rain, Sunday, May 4 is the rain date.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team 2025 sponsorship partners are Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, GR8, Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend, Professional Plating, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Ace Hardware of Kiel and Sheboygan Falls, Novak's Service Center, Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie and Pedal Down Promotions.
All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com
For schedule updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski-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 -
Mulch Express of Wisconsin
The Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Mulch Express of Wisconsin back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2025 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 past 25 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., as well as providing mulch services at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to once again partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the 2025 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 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.
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Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, May 3 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, May 10 - Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park, Illinois (IRA 410)
Friday, May 16 - Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, May 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, May 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, May 24 - Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, May 25 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA 410)
*** Confirmed schedule updates will be posted on the Pokorski Motorsports Facebook page ***
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
410 Sprint Car
2025 Statistics
Total Events - 1
Interstate Racing Association Events - 1
A Main Victories - 0
Podium Finishes - 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 1
Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1
B Main Victories - 0
Heat Race Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
Dash Appearances - 0
Dash Victories - 0
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
360 Sprint Car Statistics
Total Events - 0
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events - 0
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events - 0
A Main Victories - 0
Podium Finishes - 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 0
B Main Victories - 0
Heat Race Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 0