By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 4, 2023 – With an up-and-down debut season of 360 Sprint Car competition behind the wheel of the Akright Auto Racing Team car tucked under his belt, fourth-year driver Alex Pokorski is aiming for a higher caliber of speed and consistency during the upcoming 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car season.

After two seasons of sharing time behind the wheel of his family’s familiar blue No. 4 Pokorski Motorsports 360 Sprint Car with his multi-time championship-winning father, Paul, Alex Pokorski took on full-time driving duties in the seat of the No. 4 Spyder Akright-owned Akright Auto Racing Team machine in 2022, which produced a mixed bag of results.

In 14 events at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., Pokorski completed his first full-time campaign with the PDTR 360 Sprint Cars 14^th in the final 2022 PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings. In addition, he finished 15^th in the 2022 MSA point standings, as his Akright Auto Racing Team No. 4 car competed in 17 of the series’ 19 events.

Pokorski’s 2022 MSA campaign featured one top-five, two top-10 and six top-15 A-main showings to go along with one heat race victory and one B-main triumph. The highlight of the 2022 season was a career-best-equaling fourth place A-main finish in an Akright Auto MSA 360 Sprint Car event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 27.

In addition, Pokorski’s father, Paul, who wrapped up his stellar career as a regular competitor during the 2021 season, entered a pair of MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car events at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on a fill-in basis during the 2022 campaign, while racking up one top-10 and a pair of top-15 A-main showings.

Pokorski is looking forward to returning for a second season with the Akright Auto Racing Team with plans to contest the full 19-event 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car schedule, as well as the majority of the 26-race 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association slate.

The team will fire up its 2023 season at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, April 29.

“We switched chassis manufacturers in the off season to Triple X, and a lot of the bolt-on components are new, so we are excited to see how this car performs,” Pokorski said. “The motor was freshened up, and we are in the process of getting the car ready to go for the season. We plan to run the full Plymouth schedule and as many outside MSA races as we can.”

In addition, the Akright Auto Racing Team is set to field a second car in a handful of select 2023 events with Paul Pokorski potentially getting behind the wheel on occasion.

“The plan is for Akright Auto Racing to have two cars out a couple of nights this year,” Pokorski said. “It has been plenty of work getting the cars ready, but we have had a lot of fun working with Spyder throughout the process. It is shaping up to be an exciting year, and I’m really enjoying this opportunity.”

Sponsors and supporters for Alex Pokorski and the 2023 Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Petersen Septic Systems, Goeden Auto Body, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Homestead Auto, Cedar Valley Hunt Club and Pedal Down Promotions.

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, April 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, May 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.
Saturday, May 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Final 2022 Season
By The Numbers

Total Events – 16
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 1
Final Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Points Finish – 14^th
Final Midwest Sprint Car Association Points Finish – 15th

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A/Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Final 2022 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 – 2
Heat Race Victories – 0