(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 29, 2025 – Despite dealing with a misfiring motor, Alex Pokorski squeezed the most out of his No. 4 Akright Auto Motorsports machine during a three-night weekend stand with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series contested at three different Wisconsin dirt ovals.
On Friday, July 25, Pokorski made his first appearance at the lightning-fast high-banked third-mile Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. The fifth-year Sprint Car driver turned in the 12th fastest qualifying time in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.436 seconds.
After starting on the pole in the third eight-lap heat race, the West Bend, Wis. native placed third to earn a transfer spot into the 30-lap A-main. After launching from the 13th starting spot, Pokorski was running 19th when he pulled off with motor issues. He was scored 22nd.
One night later, on Saturday, July 26, Pokorski enjoyed a stellar start by qualifying a strong fifth in the 34-car field with a fast lap of 12.817 around the third-mile high-banked clay oval.
Following a fifth-place showing in the first IRA heat race, Pokorski gained an IRA dash berth for the first time in his career. With a third-place showing in the second four-lap dash, Pokorski rolled off sixth in the 30-lap main event.
After running as high as fifth, Pokorski brushed the wall on lap 22 and held on to equal his career-best IRA A-main showing with a 13th-place finish.
One night later at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., the team’s weekend-long motor woes came to a head. After testing out the car during hot laps, Pokorski aborted his first qualifying attempt and retired the car for the remainder of the event.
“I enjoyed racing at Mississippi Thunder and Beaver Dam,” Pokorski said. “We had speed on Friday and Saturday. We just struggled with engine problems all weekend, which eventually took us out. Otherwise, we may have been faster yet.”
After taking the upcoming weekend off, the Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is set to make another start with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars on Saturday, Aug. 9, at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
The team is scheduled to resume its Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series campaign on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., during the Kenosha County Fair. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m.
Pokorski will close out the IRA doubleheader weekend at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., as part of Corn Fest on Sunday, Aug. 17. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m., engine heat at 4:30 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events are live-streamed 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 - Lynch Buick GMC West Bend
The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2025 season.
Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.
To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.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
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 9 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR 360)
Saturday, August 16 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, August 17 – 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 – 10
Interstate Racing Association Events – 10
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 – 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
- Jeff Pederson on Jul 29, 2025
- Article Date: 7/29/2025 by Jeff Pederson - Pedal Down Promotions