After eventful double dip, Pokorski eyes IRA tripleheader
2025-08-28 15:10
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(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 26, 2025 - Following a month away from competition, a weekend of 360 and 410 Sprint Car action offered a little bit of everything for Alex Pokorski and members of the Akright Auto Racing Team.
The team opened the doubleheader weekend with a night of Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday, Aug 22.
Alex began the program by registering the seventh fastest qualifying time in the 26-car field with a lap of 12.746 around the semi-banked third-mile clay oval.
After starting third and placing second in the second heat race, the fifth-year Sprint Car racer rolled off from the fourth starting slot in the 25-lap headliner. The West Bend native used a strong start to vault into second on lap 4.
While dueling with Scotty Thiel for the runner-up spot on lap 9, Pokorski brushed the front stretch wall, which resulted in a flat right rear tire. After retreating to the work area for a tire change, he rejoined the field, charging from 21st to secure a 12th place finish.
One night later, on Saturday, Aug. 23, Pokorski and crew made their debut appearance at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Ill., for a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event.
After qualifying 31st in the 36-car field with a lap of 12.227 seconds around the quarter-mile high-banked dirt oval, Pokorski placed seventh in the fourth heat race.
Alex lined up sixth in the 12-lap B Main and was battling for the final A-main transfer spot when he clipped the front stretch wall on lap 7. The impact produced enough damage to bring the evening to a close for the No. 4 car. He was credited with a ninth place showing in the B main.
"We had good speed in the 360 again," Pokorski said. "We were just unlucky to crash early in the A main. On the 410 side of things, we are still learning. I ended up driving it too hard and made some more work for us this week. We have a good start on it. I'm hoping to finish up the season strong, beginning with making the three shows this weekend."
The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is preparing for a big tripleheader weekend of IRA action starting at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., for the annual Sheboygan County Fair race on Friday, Aug. 29.
On-track action is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
One night later, Pokorski joins the IRA for the Harry Neitzel Tribute and Jim Wipperfurth Memorial in what is being billed as the final Sprint Car race ever to be held at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m., with racing starting at 6 p.m.
The weekend closes with the team's first-ever appearance at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., with the IRA 410 Sprint Car Series.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events are available to view via live stream on floracing.com.
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 - 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 2025 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.
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
2025 Remaining Schedule
Friday, August 29 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, August 30 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, August 31 - The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, September 5 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 6 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, September 12 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 13 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, 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 - 11
Interstate Racing Association Events - 11
A-Main Victories - 0
Podium Finishes - 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 3
Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 6
B-Main Victories - 1
Heat Race Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
Dash Appearances - 1
Dash Victories - 0
Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
360 Sprint Car Statistics
Total Events - 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events - 6
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events - 6
A-Main Victories - 1
Podium Finishes - 4
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6
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