Perfect pass punctuates Pokorski's first Plymouth win
2025-07-17 13:42
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(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 15, 2025 - As last-lap passes go, Alex Pokorski's slide job to steal the victory in the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 12, will not soon be forgotten.
Pokorski's final lap heroics propelled him to not just any race win, but his first career PDTR 360 Sprint Car main event victory at his home track.
The night got off to a strong start as the West Bend native recorded his second consecutive fast qualifier award in PDTR 360 Sprint Car competition with a lap of 12.853 seconds to lead the 23-car field.
In the first eight-lap heat race, Pokorski advanced to third from the fourth starting spot to gain the pole position in the 25-lap main event.
After leading the first three laps, Pokorski relinquished the top spot to Billy Kreutz on lap 4. As the laps wound down, slower traffic became an issue for Kreutz, which allowed Pokorski to cut the gap significantly before making a bid for the lead to no avail on lap 19.
Three laps later, Pokorski ripped off a slide job in turn four to briefly take the lead. However, Kreutz battled back to reclaim the top spot with a slide job of his own in turn one on lap 23.
On the final circuit, Pokorski wound up tight and unleashed a thrilling race-winning slide job in turn two to seize the top spot en route to his first career PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main victory and second career Midwest Sprint Car Association main event win.
It was Pokorski's first MSA victory since June 2, 2023 at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis.
In five PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car starts in 2025, Pokorski has racked up an A-main victory to go along with three additional podium finishes and a lowest finish of ninth.
"That race was a lot of fun," Pokorski said. "I think it's more rewarding than the last one because we had to really work for it, both on and off the track. The race I had with Billy [Kreutz] with the slide job to win on the final lap is how you dream of winning them. Dave [Schultz], Randy [Leamer] and my dad [Paul Pokorski] did a great job of helping me get the car set up just right. Also, getting our second quick time award in only five events with MSA was the cherry on top. Those results show we have a little more speed than last year, in addition to our feature finishes."
Next up for the team is a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series tripleheader starting Friday, July 25 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., moving to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, July 26 and closing at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, July 27.
Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team 2025 sponsorship partners are Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, GR8, Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend, Petersen Septic Systems, Professional Plating, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Goeden Auto Body, Ace Hardware of Kiel and Sheboygan Falls, Novak's Service Center, Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie and Pedal Down Promotions.
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
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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 return 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 go-to 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 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 been 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 and 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
Friday, July 25 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, July 26 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, July 27 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, 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 - 7
Interstate Racing Association Events - 7
A-Main Victories - 0
Podium Finishes - 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2
Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 5
B-Main Victories - 1
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 - 5
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events - 5
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events - 5
A-Main Victories - 1
Podium Finishes - 4
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 5
B-Main Victories - 0
Heat Race Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 2
Paul 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 - 0
Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1
B-Main Victories - 0
Heat Race Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
Dash Appearances - 0
Dash Victories - 0