Jeff Pederson, Author at Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski tallies third top-10, eyes Eagle River jaunt

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski turned in a seventh-place showing 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, June 29. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 2, 2024 – After exhibiting plenty of speed right of the box, Alex Pokorski held tight throughout the night to secure his third top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season behind the wheel of the No, 4 Akright Auto Racing Team car in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29.

The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car competitor opened the night by ripping off the overall fastest time in group qualifying among the 24 cars in the field with a lap of 13.363 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Award recipient started fourth and came home second in the first 10-lap High Limit heat race.

Pokorski rolled off eighth in the 25-lap MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main and hung around the top-10 on a tricky dry, slick and dusty racing surface throughout the event. The West Bend, Wis. driver rallied in the latter stages of the race to secure a seventh-place finish in a race won by Robbie Pribnow.

The result was Pokorski’s third top-10 A-main showing in five MSA-PDTR 360 Sprint Car main events during the 2024 campaign.

“The night started very well and we had a solid car all night,” Pokorski said. “Unfortunately, doing well early starts us mid-pack for the feature. I wish we were able to get past a few more cars in the feature, but that’s racing sometimes.”

Paul Pokorski made his third start of the 2024 season behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.

Paul Pokorski claimed a 14th-place finish in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Paul qualified 16^th overall with a lap of 13.986 seconds before starting and finishing seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race. The 32^nd-year driver then topped off the night by advancing three positions from the 17^th starting position to finish 14^th in the 25-lap main event.

“I thought the car was okay in qualifying in the heat race,” Paul said. “It wasn’t spot on, but it was okay. We made pretty big changes throughout the night and the crew worked really hard. The track was kind of different than most other nights and I thought pretty good considering all the rain we’ve had.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to make its second trip to Eagle River Speedway for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event on Saturday, July 6 in Eagle River, Wis.

Also on the card are 600 Micro Sprints, 300 Junior Sprints, B Mods and the Milwaukee Stock Car Association Vintage Modifieds.

Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team will then return to The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 13 for the annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.

In addition, the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and supporters for the 2024 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak’s Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.

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.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Bonafide Security Solutions

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to welcome Bonafide Security Solutions as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

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Bonafide Security Solutions supports its clients with expert delivery, installation of products and prompt service from experienced fully licensed, bonded and insured professionals. Customers also benefit from Bonafide Security Solution’s high level of integrity and professionalism, which make the company a trusted business partner.

To contact Bonafide Security Solutions, call 262-790-9400, email service@bonafidesafe.com or visit http://bonafidesafe.com/

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 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 6 – Eagle River Speedway, Eagle River, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, July 14 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 5
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
Interstate Racing Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 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
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

July 2, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Scheffler cashes in big Super Six Late Model victory

Pribnow, Dustin Weiss, Hummelmeier claim A-main triumphs

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 29, 2024 – Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha survived six caution flags and fended off former Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model champs Mitch McGrath and Brad Mueller to secure the 30-lap Seubert Calf Ranches 106.5 The Buzz Super Six Late Model A-main victory worth $2,500 in the third complete PDTR program of the 2024 season Saturday, June 29 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In the 25-lap Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car main event, Robbie Pribnow of Lomira outdueled 2011 PDTR 360 Sprint Car champ Ben Schmidt of Plymouth in the closing laps to capture his first A-main victory of the 2024 season behind the wheel of Blake Wondra’s No. 0 machine.

Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha racked up his eighth career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model A-main triumph in the 30-lap Seubert Calf Ranches 106.5 The Buzz Super Six Late Model main event on Saturday, June 29 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. Scheffler is pictured with Jeff Pederson of trophy sponsor Pedal Down Promotions. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Dustin Weiss of Iron Ridge rolled up from the 12^th starting spot to record his first career 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National main event victory.

Barrett Hummelmeier of Beaver Dam led wire-to-wire en route to the first A-main victory of his career in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod A-main.

Polesitter Taylor Scheffler bolted into the lead on the drop of the green flag in the 30-lap Super Six Late Model Series headliner with 2014 PDTR Late Model champion Mitch McGrath of Waukesha, who started fourth, seizing second on the opening lap.

On lap five, five-time PDTR Late Model champion Brad Mueller of Random Lake took over third in the running order after starting sixth. The first of six caution flags appeared on lap 8 when Turk Letizia of Milwaukee spun in turn two.

Following another caution flag on lap 9, Scheffler bolted out to a half-straightaway advantage over McGrath on lap 13 before the third caution flag of the event was displayed when Turk Letizia spun in turn two.

Five laps later, Sawyer Specht of Sheboygan Falls and Charlie Schmidt of Cedar Grove collided in turn four to bring out the fourth caution of the race on lap 18.

On the restart, five-time PDTR Late Model champ Justin Schmidt of Cleveland slowed in turn out to draw the fifth caution of the race. Mueller moved in to challenge McGrath for second on lap l9 along the outside groove of the dry and dusty racing surface.

McGrath, who leads the way with three career Super Six Late Model Series A-main victories at Plymouth, retained second on lap 22 and was reeling in Scheffler when Bill Edler of Howards Grove and Jim Schmidt of Cleveland spun along the front stretch to bring out the sixth and final caution flag of race.

Following a single-file restart, McGrath attempted to duck underneath Scheffler. However, Scheffler held on to secure his second-career Super Six Late Model Series A-main victory and eighth overall PDTR Late Model main event win of his career, which earned him a $2,500 first-place check.

McGrath had to settle for second, Mueller was third, Spencer Diercks of Davenport, Iowa, who started second, placed fourth and Justin Ritchie of New London stormed up from the 14^th starting position to round out the top five.

Inside second row starter Kevin Karnitz of West Bend used a daring three-wide move to zip past front row starters Bill Taylor Boltonville and Chris Larson of Franksville to grab the lead on the opening lap of the 25-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main.

With Karnitz holding a comfortable lead, fifth starter Ben Schmidt used the outside groove to vault his way into the top five on the second circuit before the lone caution flag of the race appeared on lap 5. Following the restart, Schmidt bolted past Larson, Taylor, Robbie Pribnow to secure second and move in to challenge Karnitz for the top spot on lap 6.

Three laps later, Schmidt used the high groove to shoot past Karnitz to secure the top spot in turn one on lap 11. Karnitz attempted to battle back over the ensuing lap along the inside lane. However, Schmidt was too strong as he powered away as he weaved his way through slower traffic starting on lap 13.

Schmidt, who captured seven main event victories at Plymouth during the 2023 campaign and has one A-main win in 2024, continued to hold down the top spot over Karnitz over the ensuing 10 laps.

Robbie Pribnow of Lomira earned his fourth career 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29. Pribnow is pictured with Jeff Pederson of trophy sponsor Pedal Down Promotions. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Meanwhile, fourth starter Robbie Pribnow was mounting a spirited charge to the front utilizing the outside lane of the third-mile clay oval to take over third on lap 16. After disposing of Karnitz on lap 18, Pribnow started to reel in the leader.

On lap 23 Pribnow moved in to challenge Schmidt for the top spot before slipping past the 25-year veteran in turn two on lap 24. Pribnow powered away from Schmidt over the final two circuits to secure his fourth career PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main victory and ninth career Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event triumph.

Schmidt placed second, Karnitz placed third, Taylor wound up fourth and rookie Clayton Rossmann of Wadsworth, Ill. rounded out the top five after starting sixth.

Rookie Austin Yancey of Sheboygan, who started on the pole, outbattled second starter Mavrick Ruh of Elkhart Lake to lead the opening lap of the 25-lap Grand National main event with Ruh and third starter Steven Weber of Plymouth securing second and third respectively in the running order.

On lap 6, eighth starter T.J. Smith of Greenville executed a three-wide pass to take over fifth before advancing to third along the high line on lap 8.

One lap later, Ruh briefly took the lead before Smith bolted by to take the top spot on lap 12. Ruh remained close behind Smith before the first caution of the race appeared on lap 16.

Following the restart, Dustin Weiss, who started 12^th, flexed his muscle to sweep into second place on lap 16. One lap later, Yancey spun in turn fourth to prompt the second caution flag of the race.

The third and final caution flag of the race was displayed on the ensuing restart when Weber spun in turn two. When the race returned to green flag action, Weiss completed his stirring run to the front by powering past Smith along the outside groove. Once he was out front, Weiss bolted away from the field to post his first-career PDTR Grand National main event win.

Dustin Weiss of Iron Ridge recorded his first 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Plymouth Dirt Track Racing main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29. Weiss is pictured with Jeff Pederson of trophy sponsor Pedal Down Promotions. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Smith held on to place second, Tyler Kulow of Plymouth moved up from the ninth starting position to finish third, 2023 PDTR Grand National co-champion Will Sorce of Franklin placed fourth from his 11^th starting spot and seven-time Plymouth track champ Brian Gilles of Plymouth charged up from the 10^th starting position to finish fifth.

Outside front row starter Barrett Hummelmeier seized the lead on the drop of the green flag in the 25-lap B Mod A-main with rookie polesitter Parker Glander of Sheboygan Falls sliding into second.

The first of three caution periods occurred on lap two for a four-car incident in turn two. On the restart, Spencer Long of Sheboygan Falls moved up from his sixth starting position to secure second.

The leaders caught the rear of the field on lap 11 as Travis Schmidt of Plymouth advanced from the 10^th starting spot to take over third. After two more caution flags on lap 18, Long began to pressure Hummelmeier for the lead on lap 19.

However, Long slipped back a spot when Schmidt wrestled the second position away on lap 24. Meanwhile, Hummelmeier stormed to his first career A-main victory.

Schmidt took home second, Long wound up third, Brian Konitzer of Sheboygan improved seven spots from the 11^th starting position to place fourth and 2022 PDTR B Mod champ Andy Welter of Cedarburg started and finished fifth.

Barrett Hummelmeier of Beaver Dam notched his first-ever A-main victory of his racing career in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring Plymouth Dirt Track Racing A-main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 29. Hummelmeier is pictured with Jeff Pederson of trophy sponsor Pedal Down Promotions. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Mike Mullen of Seymour picked up the Super Six Late Model Series fast qualifier award with a lap of 13.967 seconds.

Alex Pokorski claimed his second fast time award of the 2024 campaign in PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car hot-lap-group qualifying with a lap of 13.363 seconds.

GoFundMe donations continue to be accepted for 2005 MSA and 2008 PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Lance Fassbender of Burnett, who suffered serious burns in a methanol fire during hot lap qualifying at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 15.

Those wishing to assist Fassbender and his family during his recovery can donate by visiting https://gofundme.com/f/help-lance-and-his-family-during-his-recovery.

The fifth event of the 2024 PDTR campaign, which was sponsored by Pedal Down Promotions, drew 89 total entries, including 24 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, 23 Late Models, 22 B Mods and 20 Grand Nationals.

After taking a weekend off, the next Plymouth Dirt Track Racing event will feature the third annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Induction Night Program on Saturday, July 13, during which the names of eight drivers (Fuzzy Fassbender, Donny Goeden, Dave Haag, Steve Hoffmann, Randy Markwardt, Pete Ostrowski, Steve Schad and K.J. Skelton), three track workers (Lee Glomski, John Laack and Bill Krueger) and the McMullen racing family will be added to the track’s Wall of Fame.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Weather information for all Plymouth Dirt Track Racing events will be posted on the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram pages, as well as the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing website – www.plymouthdtr.com.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

106.5 THE BUZZ SEUBERT CALF RANCHES SUPER SIX LATE MODEL SERIES

A Main: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [1]; 2. 74-Mitch McGrath [4]; 3. 89-Brad Mueller [6]; 4. 29-Spencer Diercks [2]; 5. 70-Justin Ritchie [14]; 6. 10-Paul Parker [16]; 7. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [5]; 8. 54-Kevin Baldry [19]; 9. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [23]; 10. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [20]; 11. 19J-Justin Green [21]; 12. 55B-Joe Bongiorno [18]; 13. 77-Bill Edler [7]; 14. 42-Paul Niznik [15]; 15. 57M-Eric Michaels [12]; 16. 79-Jim Schmidt [11]; 17. 99-Sawyer Specht [10]; 18. 97-Justin Schmidt [17]; 19. 22-Charlie Schmidt [3]; 20. 99M-Mike Mullen [9]; 21. D1-Turk Letizia [8]; 22. 7X-Jesse Glenz [13]; 23. (DNS) 03-Dan White

Heat 1: 1. 22-Charlie Schmidt [1]; 2. 77-Bill Edler [2]; 3. 99M-Mike Mullen [3]; 4. 99-Sawyer Specht [5]; 5. 70-Justin Ritchie [4]; 6. 57M-Eric Michaels [7]; 7. (DNF) 03-Dan White [6]; 8. (DNF) 24S-Jayden Schmidt [8]

Heat 2: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [3]; 2. D1-Turk Letizia [1]; 3. 79-Jim Schmidt [2]; 4. 89-Brad Mueller [7]; 5. 7X-Jesse Glenz [4]; 6. 97-Justin Schmidt [6]; 7. 19J-Justin Green [5]; 8. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [8]

Heat 3: 1. 29-Spencer Diercks [2]; 2. 74-Mitch McGrath [3]; 3. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [5]; 4. 55B-Joe Bongiorno [1]; 5. 42-Paul Niznik [4]; 6. 10-Paul Parker [6]; 7. 54-Kevin Baldry [7]

Qualifying 1: 1. 99M-Mike Mullen, 13.967 [8]; 2. 77-Bill Edler, 14.170 [6]; 3. 22-Charlie Schmidt, 14.197 [4]; 4. 70-Justin Ritchie, 14.225 [5]; 5. 99-Sawyer Specht, 14.245 [2]; 6. 03-Dan White, 14.546 [7]; 7. 57M-Eric Michaels, 14.883 [1]; 8. (DNS) 24S-Jayden Schmidt, 14.883

Qualifying 2: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 14.003 [3]; 2. 79-Jim Schmidt, 14.187 [6]; 3. D1-Turk Letizia, 14.205 [2]; 4. 7X-Jesse Glenz, 14.234 [1]; 5. 19J-Justin Green, 14.390 [7]; 6. 97-Justin Schmidt, 14.541 [5]; 7. 89-Brad Mueller, 14.541 [4]; 8. 9Z-Jayme Zidar, 14.541 [8]

Qualifying 3: 1. 74-Mitch McGrath, 13.970 [4]; 2. 29-Spencer Diercks, 13.975 [2]; 3. 55B-Joe Bongiorno, 14.476 [7]; 4. 42-Paul Niznik, 14.565 [5]; 5. 9N-Tom Naeyaert, 14.588 [6]; 6. 10-Paul Parker, 14.679 [1]; 7. 54-Kevin Baldry, 15.197 [3]

AKRIGHT AUTO PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK RACING 360 SPRINT CARS

A Main: 1. 0-Robbie Pribnow [4]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [5]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [3]; 4. 69-Bill Taylor [1]; 5. 09-Clayton Rossmann [6]; 6. 21H-TJ Haddy [7]; 7. 4-Alex Pokorski [8]; 8. 69S-TJ Smith [15]; 9. 3-Justin Erickson [13]; 10. 51-Chris Larson [2]; 11. 39K-Kurt Davis [9]; 12. 12P-JJ Pagel [10]; 13. 22B-Brandon Berth [11]; 14. 53A-Paul Pokorski [17]; 15. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [12]; 16. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [20]; 17. 16-Anthony Knierim [23]; 18. 11-Tony Wondra [14]; 19. 54-Randy Post [19]; 20. 24-Scott Conger [18]; 21. 55P-Brady Portschy [24]; 22. 46-Kevin Ruh [22]; 23. 14J-Joseph Hintz [16]; 24. 33-Josh Bilicki [21]

Heat 1: 1. 39K-Kurt Davis [1]; 2. 4-Alex Pokorski [4]; 3. 51-Chris Larson [2]; 4. 22B-Brandon Berth [5]; 5. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [6]; 6. 24-Scott Conger [7]; 7. (DNF) 33-Josh Bilicki [8]; 8. (DNS) 16-Anthony Knierim

Heat 2: 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [1]; 2. 09-Clayton Rossmann [3]; 3. 0-Robbie Pribnow [2]; 4. 21H-TJ Haddy [4]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor [5]; 6. 14J-Joseph Hintz [6]; 7. 53A-Paul Pokorski [7]; 8. 46-Kevin Ruh [8]

Heat 3: 1. 3-Justin Erickson [2]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [4]; 3. 11-Tony Wondra [1]; 4. 12P-JJ Pagel [3]; 5. 69S-TJ Smith [7]; 6. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [6]; 7. 54-Randy Post [5]; 8. 55P-Brady Portschy [8]

Qualifying 1: 1. 4-Alex Pokorski, 13.363 [8]; 2. 16-Anthony Knierim, 13.633 [1]; 3. 51-Chris Larson, 13.683 [4]; 4. 39K-Kurt Davis, 13.724 [6]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth, 13.900 [3]; 6. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 13.936 [2]; 7. 24-Scott Conger, 14.004 [7]; 8. 33-Josh Bilicki, 14.709 [5]

Qualifying 2: 1. 21H-TJ Haddy, 13.380 [6]; 2. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 13.576 [4]; 3. 0-Robbie Pribnow, 13.635 [3]; 4. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 13.643 [1]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor, 13.694 [8]; 6. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 13.846 [7]; 7. 53A-Paul Pokorski, 13.986 [5]; 8. 46-Kevin Ruh, 15.160 [2]

Qualifying 3: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.627 [5]; 2. 12P-JJ Pagel, 13.845 [1]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.961 [4]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra, 14.096 [7]; 5. 54-Randy Post, 14.288 [3]; 6. 55P-Brady Portschy, 14.313 [8]; 7. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 14.356 [2]; 8. (DNS) 69S-TJ Smith, 14.356

OOSTBURG AUTOMOTIVE GRAND NATIONALS

A Main: 1. 53W-Dustin Weiss [12]; 2. 69-TJ Smith [8]; 3. 24K-Tyler Kulow [9]; 4. 14X-Will Sorce [11]; 5. 89-Brian Gilles [10]; 6. 93-Mavrick Ruh [2]; 7. 53B-Brad Weiss [7]; 8. 72E-Chad Espen [6]; 9. 95-Donny Kulow [13]; 10. 15-Derek Kaat [5]; 11. 41S-Scott Sohrweide [17]; 12. 23-Scott Kafka [4]; 13. 34-Steven Weber [3]; 14. 42-Jason Juech [16]; 15. 35-Jared Weiss [19]; 16. 54-Austin Yancey [1]; 17. 80-Luke Scholten [15]; 18. 9-Josh Koslowski [18]; 19. 23B-Trent Bogart [20]; 20. 52W-Jack Wiroll [14]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 89-Brian Gilles [5]; 2. 54-Austin Yancey [1]; 3. 72E-Chad Espen [3]; 4. 53W-Dustin Weiss [6]; 5. 95-Donny Kulow [4]; 6. 42-Jason Juech [2]; 7. 23B-Trent Bogart [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 93-Mavrick Ruh [1]; 2. 14X-Will Sorce [5]; 3. 69-TJ Smith [4]; 4. 23-Scott Kafka [2]; 5. 52W-Jack Wiroll [3]; 6. 35-Jared Weiss [7]; 7. (DNF) 9-Josh Koslowski [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 53B-Brad Weiss [3]; 2. 34-Steven Weber [1]; 3. 24K-Tyler Kulow [4]; 4. 15-Derek Kaat [2]; 5. 80-Luke Scholten [5]; 6. 41S-Scott Sohrweide [6]

SHEBOYGAN FLOORING B MODS

A Main: 1. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [2]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [10]; 3. 59S-Spencer Long [6]; 4. 96-Brian Konitzer [11]; 5. 32Z-Andy Welter [5]; 6. 19-Parker Glander [1]; 7. 9-Hunter Larson [15]; 8. 5X-Tony Gates [9]; 9. 66-Steve Lorier [7]; 10. 73-Rory Welch [4]; 11. 17-Brandon Knepprath [8]; 12. XV-Don Marquart [14]; 13. 69-Travis Kleindl [13]; 14. 89-Logan Brass [21]; 15. 25-Jim Fischer [16]; 16. 25S-Steve Ellis [18]; 17. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [19]; 18. 11B-Brad Buckman [3]; 19. 26-Ryan Pafford [12]; 20. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [17]; 21. (DNS) 29S-Scott Quarnstrom; 22. (DNS) 18-Miranda Sandholm

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 17-Brandon Knepprath [5]; 2. 11B-Brad Buckman [3]; 3. 32Z-Andy Welter [4]; 4. 26-Ryan Pafford [7]; 5. 69-Travis Kleindl [6]; 6. 25-Jim Fischer [1]; 7. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [2]; 8. (DNF) 18-Miranda Sandholm [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 5X-Tony Gates [5]; 2. 59S-Spencer Long [4]; 3. 73-Rory Welch [3]; 4. 19-Parker Glander [2]; 5. XV-Don Marquart [6]; 6. (DNF) 31W-Kelan Wolfe [7]; 7. (DNS) 29S-Scott Quarnstrom

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [2]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [5]; 3. 66-Steve Lorier [4]; 4. 96-Brian Konitzer [6]; 5. 9-Hunter Larson [3]; 6. 25S-Steve Ellis [1]; 7. 89-Logan Brass [7]

June 30, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann powers through tough four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ Indiana swing

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann closed out a four-race “Maverick Mayhem” swing through Indiana with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association and Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series by placing 19th in the 20-lap A-main event at the Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday, June 23. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 26, 2024 – There were highs, there were lows and a little bit of everything in between as Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team tackled an ultra-challenging four-race ‘Maverick Mayhem’ weekend of 410 Sprint Car racing action co-sanctioned by the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association and Honest Abe Roofing Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series contested at four different Indiana speed plants on four consecutive nights running Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23.

The “Maverick Mayhem” festivities kicked off at Lincoln Park Speedway nestled in the city of Putnamville, Ind. with a voluminous field of 55 410 Sprint Cars packing the pit area for the highly anticipated event on the 5/16^th-mile banked dirt oval on Thursday, June 20.

In his Lincoln Park Speedway debut, Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 21^st overall in the 55-car field with a lap of 11.812. The third-year 410 Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race before opening ninth and placing seventh in the first 12-lap B main to miss transferring to the A-main by four spots.

The 87A Hartmann Racing crew then packed up and headed to another first-time track for the team, Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Ind., for the Kevin Huntley Memorial on Friday, June 21.

Hartmann turned in the 28^th fastest overall qualifying lap in the stout 47-car field with a 10.982-second tour of the quarter-mile high-banked red clay oval. After starting fifth in the fourth 10-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann fell back five spots to place 10^th on the rapidly slicked-off racing surface.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner then started 10^th and moved up one position to come home ninth in the second 12-lap IRA-Maverick B-main to bring his night to a close.

Night No. 3 of “Maverick Mayhem” found the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team pulling into the Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. for another night of IRA-Maverick competition on the venerable and tricky quarter-mile high-banked clay oval on Saturday, June 22.

Hartmann adapted nicely to the third new track for the team in three straight nights by ripping off a lap of 12.541 seconds to place 14^th overall in the stellar 51-car field.

After starting on outside of the front row in the third eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann got a big jump on the start and was battling for the lead heading into turn three of the opening lap when a monstrous wheel stand exiting turn four vaulted his 87A machine into the front stretch wall to bring what appeared to have the makings of a promising night to an abrupt conclusion.

The 87A Hartmann Racing crew swiftly placed the Tri-State event in the rearview and turned their focus to preparing the team’s backup car to compete in the fourth and final installment of the four-racing “Maverick Mayhem” swing at the high-speed, half-mile Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday, June 23.

With 37 cars on hand, Hartmann registered the 12^th fastest overall qualifying lap in 17.802 seconds. After launching from the third starting spot in the second eight-lap IRA-Maverick heat race, Hartmann came home fourth to secure a transfer spot into his first “Maverick Mayhem” A-main of the humblingly difficult four-race stretch.

Hartmann lined up 15^th in the 24-car field and dipped four spots to place 19^th in the 20-lap A-main to bring the grueling “Maverick Mayhem” mini-series to a close.

“That was a tough weekend,” Hartmann said. “We struggled during the first couple of nights and had some bad luck. We found speed at Tri-State before disaster struck in the heat race.

“The team worked hard on Sunday morning and got us ready for Terre Haute,” he said. “I knew we had to pull out a feature start to close out the weekend. We missed the setup for the A-main, but we were happy to end the night with the car in one piece. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re ready to get back to racing around home this weekend at Outagamie and Beaver Dam. I’m so proud of this team for never quitting all week. They give it their all!”

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair

The Austin Hartmann-87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Located at W4544 Lakepark Drive in Fond du Lac, Wis., Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair has provided quality auto repair and service to Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, St. Peter, Malone, Lake Winnebago, North Fond du Lac and East Central Wisconsin for over 60 years with a special emphasis on diesel truck and engine repair.

The current owners have worked hard to maintain the reputation Rich worked hard to establish before his passing by servicing all vehicle makes and models, including diesel vehicles and sprinter vans.

Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair’s ASE-certified technicians are committed to the best interest of customers and will complete auto and truck repairs promptly to get vehicle owners back on the road as quickly as possible. In addition, the front-of-house team is professional, friendly and committed to making the experiences of customers pleasant and comforting.

A brand-new building has helped the staff of Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair take care of customers with grace and superior service while allowing auto mechanics to do car machining when they are unable to replace a part.

Other service offerings include free bumper-to-bumper comprehensive courtesy inspection with every auto repair service, a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty through NAPA, loaner vehicles, shuttle service and financing through two trusted sources.

To contact Rich’s Truck and Auto Repair, call 920-922-7171, email richstruckandautorepair@gmail.com or visit www.richstruckandauto.com.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, June 29 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 12
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 26, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann tallies fourth top-10 at Wilmot, faces four-race Indiana swing

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann recorded his fourth top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season with a 10th-place showing in a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 19, 2024 – Consistency has been a strength for Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team throughout the first half of the 2024 season, and a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, June 15 proved to be no different.

The Plymouth, Wis. competitor kicked off the night by turning a lap of 13.125 to qualify 12^th in the 31-car field. After starting on the pole of the first IRA eight-lap heat race, Hartmann came home with a second-place finish to punch his ticket to the 30-lap main event.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Tracing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner launched from the 11^th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA A-main. A smooth and steady effort kept Hartmann inside the top 10 for the majority of the race before coming home with a 10^th-place finish to secure his fourth top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season.

“Wilmot was a decent night for us,” Hartmann said. “We have room to improve. No matter what, this team doesn’t quit. We have no time to hang our heads as we have a short week leading up to four awesome nights at four badass racetracks. It doesn’t get much better than that! We’re making sure our ducks are in a row for our mini Speedweeks!”

Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team are set to embark on the most challenging stretch of the 2024 IRA season, which features four consecutive nights of racing at four different tracks in the state of Indiana, each of which is new to the team.

The inaugural co-sanctioned Honest Abe Roofing Maverick Mayhem Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association-Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series Indiana Sprint Week starts Thursday, June 20 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing starting at 7 p.m.

On Friday, June 21, the action moves to Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Ind. for the Kevin Huntley Memorial. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:15 p.m.

Maverick Mayhem Week then rolls on to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. on Saturday, June 22 with hot laps starting at 6 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. before wrapping up at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Ind. on Sunday, June 23. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. at Terre Haute.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events can be viewed via live streaming at Floracing.com.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Feldmann Sales & Service

Located at 1014 South Wisconsin Drive in Howards Grove, Wis., Feldmann Sales & Service has been in business since 1948. As a small, family-owned business, Feldmann Sales and Service’s mission is to offer the latest in parts and products at the best prices with unparalleled service, along with a full line of Polaris, Kubota, Echo Stihl, Ariens, Simplicity, Toro and Land Pride equipment, including ATVs, Ranger RZRs, tractors and chainsaws.

In addition to featuring a full showroom of equipment for all seasons, Feldmann Sales & Service’s team of certified technicians offers ATV maintenance, lawn equipment service and trailer service.

To contact Feldmann Sales & Service, call 920-565-3939, email sales@feldmannsales.com or visit http://www.feldmannsales.com/.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Thursday, June 20 – Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Friday, June 21 – Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Saturday, June 22 – Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Sunday, June 23 – Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 11
IRA Events – 8
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 7
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 19, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Post makes headway in PDTR 360 Sprint Car competition

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Randy Post notched a 16th-place finish in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – For just the second time in 2024, Randy Post tasted Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main action and came away with an expanded array of notes to carry forward on Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

Post opened up the night by qualifying 14^th overall in the 27-car PDTR-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car field with a lap of 12.860 seconds. The third-year Sprint Car racer then started and finished fifth in the second PDTR-MSA eight-lap heat race to earn a transfer spot to the 25-lap A main.

“The car felt really good in qualifying and the heat race,” Post said. “I struggled a little in the very beginning of the heat race, which caused us to lose one or two spots right at the start. Due to the misfortune of the 09 car [Clayton Rossmann], we were able to finish in the final transfer spot in the heat, which took a lot of weight off my shoulders on not having to run a very stacked B main.”

The Oostburg, Wis. rolled off from the 11^th starting spot in the 22-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event and held his own throughout the swift, caution-free race to come home with a solid 16^th-place showing in a race won by Ben Schmidt.

“Our starting spot in the feature was very nice, but early on in the race one of our shocks went bad and my car would not handle,” Post said. “I went into the feature with the goal to hold my own and try to prove to myself that we can run with the big guys even if we aren’t supposed to. It helps greatly running with the top half of the field seeing how they are attacking each corner on the track and how aggressively they are driving each other. I know when I am comfortable, that’s how I can expect the racing to be.

“The A main was very clean and competitive and I would love to see all of our races go like that the rest of the season,” he said. “I am very excited to take what we have learned in our short three-feature season to the next level to see if we can consistently be a top-10 car. If the driver can read the track better, we may have a shot at doing that.”

The Randy Post Racing Team will next be in action with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto and Oostburg Automotive.

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric

The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.

Fred’s sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.

As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.

Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.

To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 18, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Alex Pokorski seizes spot on PDTR 360 Sprint Car podium

Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski moved up five spots to record a third-place finish in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2024 – After enduring a relatively low-key start to the 2024 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign, Alex Pokorski had everything planted full speed ahead as a spirited charge produced a podium showing in A-main competition Saturday, June 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

Pokorski opened the second full PDTR 360 Sprint Car program of the 2024 campaign by topping the 27-car field to earn his first fast qualifier award of the season with a tour of 12.450 seconds around the venerable third-mile clay oval.

After starting and finishing fourth in the third PDTR-MSA heat race, Pokorski began the 25-lap main event from the eighth starting spot. The fifth-year Sprint Car racer was on the move from the start as he advanced past Justin Erickson to secure fourth on lap 3.

On lap 6, eventual race winner Ben Schmidt powered past to briefly push Pokorski back to fifth. After racing in close quarters with Justin Erickson and Brandon Berth over the next 14 laps, the West Bend, Wis. driver finally nailed down fourth place by passing Erickson on lap 20.

Four laps later, Pokorski slipped past T.J. Haddy to steal the third spot on the second-to-last lap of the race. Pokorski held on to secure a podium position with a third-place showing in the caution-free race.

“In qualifying, both laps felt really fast, so I figured I had a good shot at quick time,” Pokorski said. “The feature went well, and it felt really nice to have a solid night capped with a podium finish.”

In his second start and first full program of the 2024 campaign in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car, Paul Pokorski qualified 17^th overall with a lap of 12.943 seconds. The 32-year racer advanced from seventh to sixth in the second PDTR-MSA heat race, but fell one spot short of transferring to the 25-lap main event.

Paul Pokorski took a turn in Spyder Akright’s 53A car during his first full night behind the wheel of the 2024 season in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – RC Custom Design photo

Paul Pokorski led the first five laps of the 12-lap PDTR-MSA B main before a caution flag was displayed for a spin involving Joseph Hintz in turn four. On the restart, Kurt Davis powered past Paul and assumed the lead. Over the next few laps Kevin Karnitz and Ellie Hensley shot past. However, Paul held on to finish fourth and secure a transfer spot into the 25-lap A main.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion started 19^th and wound up 17^th in the caution-free 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main.

“I felt a little rusty early on in the night,” Paul said. “The car felt pretty good in the B main, but we had a minor fuel pickup issue that cost us a win there. In the feature, the car was a little too tight. We’re going to try a few different things when Spyder gets in the car next week and probably leave those changes in for me the following week if everything goes as planned. We had some fun and went home in one piece, which is sort of the goal with the 53A car. It helps keep racing fun when you don’t have to thrash all week!”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete with the Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 22, along with the Badger Midgets, Grand Nationals and B Mods.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

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.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Novak’s Service Center

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team would like to acknowledge the support of long-time sponsor Novak’s Service Center of Manitowoc, which is celebrating its 52^ndyear in business in 2024.

Novak’s Service Center is a locally owned, second-generation, family-owned, five-bay auto repair center, which has been serving customers in the Lakeshore area since 1972.

Novak’s Service Center offers comprehensive auto repair services, including 4 x 4 services, brakes, car and truck care, domestic cars and trucks, electrical services, electronic services, engine and transmission, engine maintenance, expired warranty care, general service, heating and cooling services, import cars and trucks, quick lube services, tires, towing, transmission and undercar services.

Located at 1320 Washington St. in Manitowoc, Novak’s Service Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To schedule an appointment, call 920-684-5737 or visit www.novaks1320.com.

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.

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 Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, June 28 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, June 29 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 4
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 18, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame 2024 induction, meet and greet on tap July 13

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Eight drivers, three track workers and one racing family will be honored during the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony on Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 17, 2024 – The names of eight drivers, three track workers and one racing family will be added to a distinguished list of heralded Plymouth racing legends at the third annual Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Night program, which will feature an inductee meet and greet/autograph session, on Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In recognition of the spirit of competition and outstanding achievements taking place at the Plymouth racing facility over the past 74 years, the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Committee is dedicated to recognizing those individuals who have exemplified dirt track racing at the highest level since the track’s inception in 1950.

The names of each Class of 2024 inductee will be permanently etched on the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame, located underneath the grandstand at The Plymouth Dirt Track located at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis.

The list of 12 Class of 2024 inductees represents the third collection of legendary Plymouth racing names to be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 will be recognized during an induction ceremony at intermission of the July 13 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program, which will feature 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Grand Nationals, B Mods and a special appearance from the Vintage Modifieds.

The eight drivers set to be inducted with the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 are many of the most popular and successful drivers to ever turn laps at the historic third-mile clay oval – Fuzzy Fassbender of Rubicon, Donny Goeden of Kewaskum, Dave Haag of Plymouth, Steve Hoffmann of Plymouth, Randy Markwardt of Sheboygan, Pete Ostrowski of Milwaukee, Steve Schad of Cleveland and K.J. Skelton of Cascade.

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees in the Dedication to Racing category are track workers Lee Glomski and John Laack, along with longtime flagman Bill Krueger.

In addition, the McMullen family, which features three generations of racers – Jerry, Tim and Brandon – will be added to the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame in the Racing Families category.

For the first time in event history, fans will have an opportunity to interact with Class of 2024 inductees during a meet and greet/autograph session to be held under the grandstand beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Fans are invited to bring their memorabilia, photos, yearbooks, apparel, etc. for signing with photo opportunities with inductees also available during the event.

In addition, vintage racecar owners are invited to display their classic machines in the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Night car show.

Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame inductees are asked to contact Ken Schulz in advance of the July 13 induction ceremony at kenschulz91@gmail.com.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with Late Model and 360 Sprint Car qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, July 13, a make-up date for the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony has been set for Saturday, July 20.

The Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony is made possible through the generous support of Goeden Auto Body of Kewaskum, Meyer Motors of Plymouth, Dairy Queen of Plymouth and L R Trophy and Sportswear of Kewaskum.

Financial contributions to support the 2024 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame induction event can be designated for “Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame” and sent to Sheboygan County Fair Office; 229 Fairview Drive; Plymouth, WI 53073.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

June 17, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Schmidt, Weber, Long, Strane Jr. shine as PDTR gets back on track

Fundraiser established to assist injured racer Lance Fassbender

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Ben Schmidt of Plymouth collected the first A-main victory of his 25th season of racing 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, June 15. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 15, 2024 – A season that has been reluctant to fully accelerate finally kicked into gear as Plymouth Dirt Track Racing completed its second full racing program of the 2024 campaign out of seven scheduled attempts at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15

In just the second 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main event of the 2024 season, 2011 PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth put on a driving clinic en route to the initial main event victory of his 25^th season of racing.

Veteran Steven Weber of Plymouth earned a wire-to-wire triumph in the 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main.

Spencer Long of Sheboygan Falls endured eight cautions to capture his first career A-main triumph in the time-shortened Sheboygan Flooring B Mod main event.

In the visiting 20-lap 106.5 The Buzz IRA Lightning Sprints A-main, Brian Strane Jr. of Paris, Wis. continued his stellar 2024 season by capturing another main event triumph in convincing fashion.

Behind the wheel of the Nick Daywalt-owned No. 66 machine, three-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Donny Goeden of Kewaskum emerged from semi-retirement to grab the lead on the drop of the green flag of the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event from the pole.

Goeden, who was making just his fourth 360 Sprint Car start since his retirement from full-time racing competition after the 2016 season, proceeded to build a solid lead in the early stages of the event as outside front-row starter T.J. Haddy of Waupun gave chase in the runner-up spot.

Things started to get interesting when Goeden caught up to the rear of the field on lap 9. As the leaders bunched up in slower traffic, Ben Schmidt, who started 12^th, flexed his muscle by working both the high and low grooves of the fast and smooth racing surface to slip past sixth starter Brandon Berth of Cascade and secure third on lap 11.

One lap later, Schmidt swiped second from Haddy and gradually reeled in Goeden for the top spot. On lap 17, Schmidt pounced to lift the lead from Goeden’s possession after executing what proved to be the winning move in turn two.

Once out front, Schmidt was not to be denied as he stretched out a full straightaway advantage en route to his 23^rd career PDTR 360 Sprint Car main event victory and 43^rd career Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main win. Schmidt’s triumph moved him into a tie with Danny Schlafer of Sussex for third place on the all-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main victory list.

Goeden held on to finish second, Alex Pokorski of West Bend stormed up from the eighth starting position to place third, Haddy claimed a career-best fourth-place showing and Berth rounded out the top five in the caution-free, non-stop, green-to-checkered flag race.

Steven Weber of Plymouth claimed his fifth career 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Polesitter Steven Weber outpowered octogenarian racer Dick Hed of Plymouth to take the lead on the opening lap of the 25-lap Grand National A-main. Hed, who claimed a Sportsman division co-championship in 1966 and the 1969 Modified title at Plymouth, battled back along the high groove to challenge Weber for the top spot on lap 2.

The two veterans dueled side by side until Weber surged ahead on lap 4. With Weber holding down the top spot, 2010 and defending PDTR Grand National co-champion Brian Gilles of Plymouth moved up from his seventh starting spot and 11^th starter T.J. Smith of Greenville flew in to battle door to door with Gilles for third on lap 9.

One lap later, eighth starter Scott Kafka of Cleveland spun into the infield in turn two while Smith slowed before retiring to the pits with an apparent mechanical issue.

With Smith out of the picture, Gilles, who owns a grand total of seven Plymouth track championships in the Super Stock and Grand National ranks, moved in to challenge Weber for the top spot starting on lap 17, while 2022 PDTR Grand National champ Luke Scholten of Oostburg seized third after starting ninth.

The lone caution flag of the event was displayed when Mavrick Ruh of Elkhart Lake stopped along the front stretch on lap 20. Weber maintained the lead after the restart and motored away from the field to notch his fifth career PDTR Grand National A-main triumph.

Gilles finished second, Scholten wound up third, 2019 PDTR Grand National champion Tyler Kulow of Sheboygan finished fourth after starting eighth and 2023 PDTR Grand National division co-champion Will Sorce of Franklin charged up from the 16^th starting spot to round out the top five.

Seven caution flags prompted the scheduled 25-lap B Mod main event to be shortened to 15 laps upon triggering the race’s 25-minute time limit.

Fourth starter Spencer Long maneuvered past rookie Parker Glander of Sheboygan Falls, who started second, to grab the lead on the opening circuit. Following the first two caution flags of the race, fifth starter Brandon Knepprath of Boltonville advanced to second on lap 3.

Spencer Long of Sheboygan Falls earned his first career 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod A-main triumph at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Following a flurry of five caution flags reeled off in rapid succession, Cole Thomas of Franklin moved in from his ninth starting spot to duel with fourth starter Rory Welch of Plymouth for the runner-up spot.

Thomas sealed second on lap 14 and was reeling in Long when Welch stopped along the front stretch to bring out the race’s seventh caution flag and invoke the race’s 25-minute time limit.

When the dust settled on an eventful main event, Long guided his No. 59s machine to victory lane for the first time in his career.

Thomas had to settle for second, Colten Van Hierden of Waupun moved up from the 10^th starting spot to place third, Knepprath came home fourth and Tony Gates of Chilton moved up six spots from his 11^th starting position to round out the top-five finishers.

In the visiting IRA Lightning Sprint main event, Tim Brannam of Holiday Hills, Ill. grabbed the initial lead from his outside front row starting position with fourth starter Jordan Funderburk of Wadsworth, Ill. and polesitter Ron Brannam of Barrington, Ill. giving chase.

By lap 5, Tim Brannam built up a full straightaway lead over Funderburk before Mark Heinert of Waukesha, who started eighth, passed Funderburk for second lap 8.

Brian Strane Jr. of Paris, Wis. notched his third main event victory of the 2024 season in the 20-lap 106.5 The Buzz IRA Lightning Sprint A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

With the leaders moving through slower traffic, Heinert advanced his way in to challenge Tim Brannam for the lead before seventh starter Brian Strane Jr. bolted in to sweep around both Heinert and Brannam to grab the top spot on lap 12.

Over the final eight laps, Strane Jr. built up a big half-lap lead en route to his third IRA Lightning Sprints A-main victory of the 2024 campaign in three outings.

Heinert finished second, ninth starter Nick Petska of Spring Grove, Ill. placed third, Tim Brannam was fourth and Mike Neau of Pleasant Prairie advanced from the 10^th starting position to take fifth.

Two-time PDTR and five-time MSA champion Kurt Davis of South Milwaukee won the 12-lap PDTR-MSA B-main.

Will Sorce won the 12-lap Grand National B-main.

Alex Pokorski claimed the fast time award in PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car hot-lap-group qualifying with a 12.450-second lap.

Mike Neu earned fast qualifier honors in 106.5 The Buzz IRA Lightning Sprints qualifying with a lap of 13.515 seconds.

Former Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion Lance Fassbender of Burnett suffered burns in a methanol fire during 360 Sprint Car qualifying at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 15. A Go Fund Me page has been established to help Lance and his family during his recovery at https://gofundme.com/f/help-lance-and-his-family-during-his-recovery. – RC Custom Design photo

During PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car qualifying, 2005 MSA and 2008 PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Lance Fassbender of Burnett was transported to an area medical care center after suffering burns in a methanol fire.

A Go Fund Me fundraiser has been set up to help Lance and his family during his recovery. Donations can be made by visiting https://gofundme.com/f/help-lance-and-his-family-during-his-recovery.

The fourth event of the 2024 PDTR campaign, which was sponsored by Josfo Electric, attracted 86 total entries, including 27 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, 23 Grand Nationals, 18 B Mods and 18 IRA Lightning Sprints.

Plymouth Dirt Track Racing action continues on Saturday, June 22 with the lone 2024 appearance of the Badger Midgets, which will serve as the evening’s featured guest division. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be in action.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

AKRIGHT AUTO PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK RACING 360 SPRINT CARS

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt [12]; 2. 66-Donny Goeden [1]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski [8]; 4. 21H-TJ Haddy [2]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth [6]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson [4]; 7. 11-Tony Wondra [5]; 8. 69-Bill Taylor [7]; 9. 0-Robbie Pribnow [13]; 10. 39-Kurt Davis [16]; 11. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [3]; 12. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [17]; 13. 33M-Josh Bilicki [9]; 14. 7L-Ellie Hensley [18]; 15. 69S-TJ Smith [15]; 16. 54-Randy Post [11]; 17. 53A-Paul Pokorski [19]; 18. 51-Chris Larson [14]; 19. 14J-Joseph Hintz [22]; 20. 24-Scott Conger [10]; 21. 30-Doug Wondra [20]; 22. 46-Steven Ruh [21]

B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 39-Kurt Davis [6]; 2. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [7]; 3. 7L-Ellie Hensley [4]; 4. 53A-Paul Pokorski [2]; 5. 30-Doug Wondra [8]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh [1]; 7. 14J-Joseph Hintz [9]; 8. 55P-Brady Portschy [10]; 9. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [3]; 10. (DNF) 12P-JJ Pagel [5]; 11. (DNS) 7-Lance Fassbender; 12. (DNS) 09-Clayton Rossmann

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 0-Robbie Pribnow [2]; 2. 66-Donny Goeden [4]; 3. 69S-TJ Smith [6]; 4. 35-Ben Schmidt [3]; 5. 51-Chris Larson [1]; 6. 39-Kurt Davis [5]; 7. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [7]; 8. 30-Doug Wondra [8]; 9. 55P-Brady Portschy [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Scott Conger [1]; 2. 21H-TJ Haddy [2]; 3. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [3]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra [4]; 5. 54-Randy Post [5]; 6. 53A-Paul Pokorski [7]; 7. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [8]; 8. 7L-Ellie Hensley [9]; 9. (DNF) 09-Clayton Rossmann [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 22B-Brandon Berth [2]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson [1]; 3. 69-Bill Taylor [3]; 4. 4-Alex Pokorski [4]; 5. 33M-Josh Bilicki [6]; 6. 14J-Joseph Hintz [8]; 7. 46-Steven Ruh [5]; 8. (DNF) 12P-JJ Pagel [7]; 9. (DNS) 7-Lance Fassbender

Qualifying 1: 1. 66-Donny Goeden, 12.802 [8]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.939 [7]; 3. 0-Robbie Pribnow, 13.035 [5]; 4. 51-Chris Larson, 13.038 [9]; 5. 39-Kurt Davis, 13.286 [3]; 6. 69S-TJ Smith, 13.304 [1]; 7. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 13.411 [2]; 8. 30-Doug Wondra, 13.613 [6]; 9. 55P-Brady Portschy, 14.536 [4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 11-Tony Wondra, 12.639 [7]; 2. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 12.749 [8]; 3. 21H-TJ Haddy, 12.777 [2]; 4. 24-Scott Conger, 12.850 [1]; 5. 54-Randy Post, 12.860 [6]; 6. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 12.923 [9]; 7. 53A-Paul Pokorski, 12.943 [5]; 8. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 13.089 [3]; 9. 7L-Ellie Hensley, 13.154 [4]

Qualifying 3: 1. 4-Alex Pokorski, 12.450 [2]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender, 12.506 [8]; 3. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.564 [1]; 4. 22B-Brandon Berth, 12.608 [5]; 5. 3-Justin Erickson, 12.659 [4]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh, 12.734 [7]; 7. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.798 [9]; 8. 33M-Josh Bilicki, 12.848 [6]; 9. 12P-JJ Pagel, 13.213 [3]

OOSTBURG AUTOMOTIVE GRAND NATIONALS

A Feature: 1. 34-Steven Weber [1]; 2. 89-Brian Gilles [7]; 3. 80-Luke Scholten [9]; 4. 24K-Tyler Kulow [8]; 5. 14X-Will Sorce [16]; 6. 53W-Dustin Weiss [10]; 7. 52W-Jack Wiroll [3]; 8. 5R-Nate Ruh [4]; 9. 95-Donny Kulow [6]; 10. 55-Tony Miller [13]; 11. 72E-Chad Espen [15]; 12. 53B-Brad Weiss [14]; 13. 42-Jason Juech [17]; 14. 58-Dave Holm [18]; 15. 23-Scott Kafka [5]; 16. 55S-Don Singer [19]; 17. 98G-Shawn Goetsch [20]; 18. (DNF) 93-Mavrick Ruh [12]; 19. (DNF) 69-TJ Smith [11]; 20. (DNF) 6-Dick Hed [2]

B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 14X-Will Sorce [1]; 2. 42-Jason Juech [3]; 3. 58-Dave Holm [2]; 4. 55S-Don Singer [5]; 5. 98G-Shawn Goetsch [6]; 6. 41-Mark Haskins [4]; 7. 23B-Trent Bogart [7]; 8. 54-Austin Yancey [8]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 34-Steven Weber [1]; 2. 52W-Jack Wiroll [2]; 3. 89-Brian Gilles [4]; 4. 93-Mavrick Ruh [6]; 5. 55-Tony Miller [3]; 6. 14X-Will Sorce [5]; 7. 41-Mark Haskins [7]; 8. 23B-Trent Bogart [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 24K-Tyler Kulow [4]; 2. 5R-Nate Ruh [2]; 3. 6-Dick Hed [1]; 4. 53W-Dustin Weiss [5]; 5. 53B-Brad Weiss [3]; 6. 58-Dave Holm [6]; 7. 55S-Don Singer [7]; 8. 54-Austin Yancey [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Luke Scholten [4]; 2. 23-Scott Kafka [2]; 3. 95-Donny Kulow [3]; 4. 69-TJ Smith [5]; 5. 72E-Chad Espen [6]; 6. 42-Jason Juech [1]; 7. 98G-Shawn Goetsch [7]

SHEBOYGAN FLOORING B MODS

A Feature: 1. 59S-Spencer Long [3]; 2. 91-Cole Thomas [9]; 3. 66C-Colten Van Hierden [10]; 4. 17-Brandon Knepprath [5]; 5. 5X-Tony Gates [11]; 6. 66-Steve Lorier [6]; 7. 11B-Brad Buckman [12]; 8. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [1]; 9. 19-Parker Glander [2]; 10. 89-Logan Brass [18]; 11. 73-Rory Welch [4]; 12. 3-Travis Schmidt 8]; 13. 18-Miranda Sandholm [15]; 14. 25S-Steve Ellis [17]; 15. 9-Hunter Larson [7]; 16. 29S-Scott Quarnstrom [13]; 17. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [16]; 18. (DNS) 33H-Mark Hummelmeier

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 66-Steve Lorier [4]; 2. 91-Cole Thomas [5]; 3. 89-Logan Brass [6]; 4. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [2]; 5. 11B-Brad Buckman [3]; 6. 18-Miranda Sandholm [1]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 66C-Colten Van Hierden [5]; 2. 73-Rory Welch [3]; 3. 9-Hunter Larson [4]; 4. 19-Parker Glander [2]; 5. 29S-Scott Quarnstrom [1]; 6. (DNF) 31W-Kelan Wolfe [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 59S-Spencer Long [2]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [4]; 3. 17-Brandon Knepprath [3]; 4. 5X-Tony Gates [5]; 5. 33H-Mark Hummelmeier [6]; 6. 25S-Steve Ellis [1]

106.5 THE BUZZ IRA LIGHTNING SPRINTS

A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 22S-Brian Strane Jr. [7]; 2. 55H-Mark Heinert [8]; 3. 18-Nick Petska [9]; 4. 74-Tim Brannam [2]; 5. 16-Mike Neau [10]; 6. 17-Jordan Funderburk [4]; 7. 18Q-Chris Quillman [3]; 8. 5S-Chad Stouthamer [14]; 9. 74M-Max Brannam [6]; 10. 14-Nate Kirchner [15]; 11. 87R-Josh Rehberg [5]; 12. 63-Jacob Irwin [18]; 13. 13-Tucker Richards [16]; 14. 01-Ron Brannam [1]; 15. 55X-Xander York [13]; 16. 23-Dominick Swierad [11]; 17. 00-Dakota Duncanson [17]; 18. 6-Jeff Schmidt [12]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 74M-Max Brannam [2]; 2. 55H-Mark Heinert [3]; 3. 16-Mike Neau [4]; 4. 17-Jordan Funderburk [1]; 5. 74-Tim Brannam [5]; 6. 55X-Xander York [7]; 7. 14-Nate Kirchner [8]; 8. 23-Dominick Swierad [6]; 9. 00-Dakota Duncanson [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 18-Nick Petska [4]; 2. 22S-Brian Strane Jr. [3]; 3. 87R-Josh Rehberg [2]; 4. 18Q-Chris Quillman [1]; 5. 01-Ron Brannam [5]; 6. 5S-Chad Stouthamer [7]; 7. 6-Jeff Schmidt [6]; 8. 13-Tucker Richards [8]; 9. (DNS) 63-Jacob Irwin

Qualifying: 1. 16-Mike Neau, 13.515 [15]; 2. 18-Nick Petska, 13.699 [8]; 3. 55H-Mark Heinert, 13.795 [3]; 4. 22S-Brian Strane Jr, 13.916 [2]; 5. 74M-Max Brannam, 14.000 [9]; 6. 87R-Josh Rehberg, 14.033 [7]; 7. 17-Jordan Funderburk, 14.238 [13]; 8. 18Q-Chris Quillman, 14.317 [14]; 9. 74-Tim Brannam, 14.570 [17]; 10. 01-Ron Brannam, 14.587 [6]; 11. 23-Dominick Swierad, 14.902 [11]; 12. 6-Jeff Schmidt, 15.009 [18]; 13. 55X-Xander York, 15.067 [16]; 14. 5S-Chad Stouthamer, 15.079 [12]; 15. 14-Nate Kirchner, 15.639 [1]; 16. 13-Tucker Richards, 16.386 [10]; 17. 00-Dakota Duncanson, 16.639 [4]; 18. (DNS) 63-Jacob Irwin

June 16, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Motor issues stall Arenz at Angell Park Speedway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – It was night Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team would like to toss into File 13, as mechanical maladies brought their participation in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event to a premature end Sunday, June 9 at Angell Park Speedway in Angell Park, Wis.

Arenz opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic on a high note by qualifying fifth in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.598 seconds. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion then rolled off third in the second eight-lap IRA heat race.

Arenz struggled throughout the race as Jordan Goldesberry, Joel Myers Jr. and Jake Neuman moved past the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver. However, Arenz still managed to hold on to finish sixth and earn a spot in both the IRA dash and A-main lineups.

Arenz’s 25T machine did not return to the track for the remainder of the racing program as a motor issue forced the team to scratch from the dash and A-main.

“Near the end of the heat race, the motor dropped a valve and hurt the motor,” Arenz said. “Unfortunately, our other two motors are not finished yet. We are not sure about our status for the rest of the season as of now.

“The good news is I got my MSD box back from the IRA, after it got sent out to be checked for traction control,” he said. “Everything was legal.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.

Due to the team’s current motor issues, the upcoming schedule for the Travis Arenz Motorsports team is undetermined.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen’s Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen’s Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring’s Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to welcome Carbliss Hand Crafted Premium Cocktails as a sponsorship partner for the team’s second full season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.

Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, featuring a mix of vodka, sparkling water and natural flavor extracts, is the creation of Adam and Amanda Kroener. Each Carbliss hand-crafted cocktail comes with no carbohydrates, no sugars and only 100 calories with a wide range of flavors available.

To view a list of retailers carrying Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/find-your-bliss/.

For more information on Carbliss, email marketing@drinkcarbliss.com or visit www.drinkcarbliss.com.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

To be determined

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 7
IRA Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

June 12, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann flashes speed, pushes ahead in IRA action at Angell Park Speedway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann advanced four positions to earn a 14th-place finish in the 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association A-main at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, June 9. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 12, 2024 – A strong introduction and a solid conclusion could best describe Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team’s performance in the seventh Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2024 campaign with Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. serving as the competitive stage Sunday, June 9.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor opened the annual Norm Nelson Classic racing program by qualifying third in the 30-car field after ripping off a rapid lap of 12.569 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann found the going difficult on the dry slick track surface as he slipped back three spots to finish in seventh place at the checkered flag and missed transferring to the A-main by a single position.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient then started on the pole of the 10-lap IRA B-main and pulled away to post the victory by a full straightaway over Shelby Bosie.

After a complete reworking of the track surface, Hartmann lined up 18^th in the 30-lap IRA A-main before falling back to 20^th in the early going. Following an uneventful first half of the race, the Plymouth, Wis. native hit his stride in the second 15 laps of the event as he utilized the low groove to power past Danny Schlafer and Lance Fassbender on lap 16.

Two laps later, Hartmann ducked under Shelby Bosie and Van Gurley Jr. before wheeling past Will Gerrits on lap 22 to claim the 14^th position in the running order. Hartmann then moved in to apply heavy pressure to Jett Mann in the closing stages of the race before settling for a 14^th-place showing in the caution-free race, which was won by Scotty Thiel.

It was Hartmann’s fifth top-15 A-main showing in seven 2024 IRA events.

“We had a lot of ups and downs during the night,” Hartmann said. “The pill draw for qualifying was key for the track conditions. The heat race didn’t go in our favor. We regrouped and got our balance back in the car and salvaged a decent finish on the night. We got good notes for another night coming up at Wilmot this Saturday. We’ll keep digging!”

The 87A Hartmann Racing team was scheduled to compete in the fourth annual Road America Challenge IRA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 8. However, the event fell victim to rain.

Hartmann is slated to compete this Saturday, June 15 with the IRA Sprint Car Series at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing set to start at 6:45 p.m.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – RC Custom Design

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is happy to have RC Custom Design back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 IRA season.

Since opening in 1999, RC Custom Design has grown over the past 25 years into a full-service graphic design, vinyl graphics and photography business under the direction of owner Rob Eisentraut with a strong foundation in the motorsports field.

“RC Custom Design started as a small side project and has grown into a full shop and a semi full-time business,” Eisentraut said. “Our main product lines have always been, but not limited to, vinyl graphics and photography with a special emphasis on local and national motorsports. We also service local businesses and customers with vinyl graphic needs, logo design services, apparel design, personal and product photography and product design layouts.”

To contact or learn more about RC Custom Design, contact Rob Eisentraut by phone at 262-323-1046, email rcdesign74@yahoo.com or through the RC Custom Design Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rccustomdesign.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Thursday, June 20 – Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Friday, June 21 – Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Saturday, June 22 – Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)
Sunday, June 23 – Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA, Maverick)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 10
IRA Events – 7
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A-Main Victories – 0
B-Main Victories – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 12, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann joins in Outlaws show, sights in Road America Challenge

Austin Hartmann competed in his fifth career NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – For the fifth time in his three-year 410 Sprint Car racing career, Austin Hartmann embraced the opportunity to compete with the best Sprint Car racers in the world and gain valuable experience in the process, during a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-main event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31.

The Plymouth, Wis. competitor, who began his 410 Sprint Car career in 2022, turned a lap of 11.915 seconds in qualifying to finish 24th overall in the 31-car field.

Hartmann then advanced from sixth to fifth in the fourth eight-lap WoO heat race to secure a direct transfer spot into the 30-lap NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws main event for the fifth time in his burgeoning career.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient put together a consistent outing in the WoO headliner, while sticking primarily to the inside groove of the Beaver Dam Raceway third-mile facility.

Hartmann held strong for the entirety of the evening’s showcase race to claim a 21st-place finish in the 30-lap main event.

“We pulled the spare car down to get some notes on it,” Hartmann said. “The team is super happy with it. We’re excited and ready to chase a win as we head back to Plymouth this weekend for the Road America Challenge.”

The second half of the scheduled NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws doubleheader was scraped due to persistent rain and wet grounds at the Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, June 1.

Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are gearing up for Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP)

For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.

HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.

Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.

For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 9
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 5, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Post acquaints nicely in MSA Angell Park debut

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Randy Post earned a 16th-place finish in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition in his first appearance at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, June 2. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – Following a stilted start to the 2024 season due to rain and illness, Randy Post returned to action by making his first trek to historic Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Sunday, June 2.

Post, who sat out the rain-shortened Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA event at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, May 18 due to illness, turned in a qualifying time of 16.120 seconds in his first official laps on the venerable third-mile clay oval.

After starting seventh in the second eight-lap MSA heat race, the third-year Sprint Car competitor finished eighth.

After rolling off from the 22^nd starting spot in the 25-lap A-main, Post drove a smooth and consistent race on a fast and rutted track surface, while preserving through four cautions and one red flag to advance six spots en route to a 16^th place finish in his second MSA main event of the 2024 season.

“It was the first time for me racing a Sprint Car outside of Plymouth,” Post said. “The track was definitely different. I had never seen a track that rough. However, I can understand why a majority of people claim it to be the best track in the state. It was a lot of fun to drive and experience racing at a different track.

“As far as comparison to Plymouth, we used our Plymouth starting baseline all night with one or two adjustments,” he said. “As a driver, it taught me how to be on the gas most of the race, while using the brakes to turn. Our goal for last night was to go down there with an open mind and soak in all the information other teams would help us with. It was a huge learning experience for us and I would say we achieved our goal of going down there and having fun.”

The Randy Post Racing Team is scheduled to return to Akright Auto PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car action for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate 410 Sprint Car Series and PDTR Grand Nationals.

Spectator gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2024 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Sunset Auto, Akright Auto and Oostburg Automotive.

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlian, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlian, Heidi Haver and the Kaat Racing family.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric

The Randy Post Racing Team is excited to welcome back Luedtke Electric as the primary sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10^th St. 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.

As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges, and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.

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Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 15 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 2
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 3
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 4, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Pokorski focuses forward after Angel Park setback

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski is set to compete in the Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint portion of the Road America Challenge on Saturday, June 8 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. – RC Custom Design Photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 4, 2024 – A promising start ended with a disappointing conclusion for Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.

The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer opened up the event on a strong note by qualifying fourth overall in the 23-car MSA field with a lap of 14.228 seconds around the historic third-mile clay oval.

After lining up second in the third eight-lap MSA heat race, Pokorski held his position to finish in the runner-up spot to gain the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap MSA main event.

In the early laps of A-main action, the West Bend, Wis. driver searched for a comfort groove on the extremely rough track surface. After falling back to 10^th in the running order, Pokorski worked his way back up to eighth through the course of four separate caution and red flag periods.

On lap 20, the 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner, got sideways in turn four after hitting a pair of treacherous ruts before collecting Bill Taylor.

The contact ended Pokorski’s night with heavy damage to his No. 4 Akright Auto machine. He was credited with a 17^th-place finish.

“We had a very solid night going in qualifying and the heat race,” Pokorski said. “The track was very rough all night all night. In the A-main, I was racing closely with someone and just missed my entry to the corner. I bobbled over one rut and collected the car just in time to hit another rut, which sent the car a little too sideways. Unfortunately, Bill Taylor was collected and we both tore up our cars pretty good.”

A scheduled Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, June 1 at The Plymouth Dirt Track was canceled due to rain.

Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team are scheduled to compete with the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars as part of the fourth annual Road America Challenge on Saturday, June 8 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The event, which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car series and PDTR Grand Nationals, will have grandstand gates opening at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track” action commencing at 5:30 p.m.

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.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to welcome Petersen Septic Systems back as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

Since opening its doors in Valders, Wis. in 2012, Petersen Septic Systems LLC has provided premier septic tank service and the most reliable septic system installation and repair in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the surrounding Lakeshore area.

“We offer our services to industrial, institutional, residential, new construction, commercial and municipal accounts,” Petersen Septic Systems Owner David Petersen said. “Customer service is our utmost priority. We do every job as it was in our own homes. Our experience is second to none in the area. Prior to opening the business, I worked for Tuschl Septic Systems from 2004 until owner Chuck Tuschl retired.”

The list of regular services Petersen Septic Systems offers includes septic pump repairs, test drilling/test boring, sewage treatment systems, septic tank removal, septic tank installation, water line repair, oil testing and perc testing.

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”

Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.

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.

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 4
Upcoming Schedule

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 4
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 4
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 – 1
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

June 4, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Berth goes back-to-back in MSA action at Angell Park Speedway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Brandon Berth of Cascade collected his second consecutive Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, June 2. – Roy Ophime Photography

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 2, 2024 – Picking up where he left off last season, Brandon Berth of Cascade led every lap of the 25-lap headliner on the way to his second straight Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Series A-main victory at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, June 2.

The fourth MSA official event and second completed A-main of the 2024 season featured an eventful 25-lap main event, which included a combined five caution and red flag periods on the heavily undulated third-mile clay oval.

After lining up on the outside of the front row of the MSA main event, Berth outpowered polesitter Justin Erickson of Plymouth to seize the lead in turn one of the opening lap.

With Erickson giving chase, Berth caught the rear of the 22-car field on lap 4. Two laps later, MSA Sprint Car 2024 rookie of the year candidate Kevin Ruh of Elkhart Lake spun along the front stretch to bring out the first caution of the event.

After another caution on lap 9, 2005 MSA champion Lance Fassbender of Burnett, who started third, charged past Erickson to take over second in the running order.

Berth found himself engaged in thick lapped traffic on lap 12 before the mount of J.J. Pagel of Mount Calvery stalled in turn two on lap 14.

Two laps later, Tristan Koenigs of Van Dyne experienced a hard flip exiting turn four and ending near the front stretch wall. Koenigs was transported to an area hospital and later determined to have a concussion, but otherwise escaped serious injury.

When the race resumed, Berth worked the high groove to fend off Fassbender as he weaved his way through slower traffic. On lap 20, Alex Pokorski of West Bend caught a rut and spun in turn four before collecting Bill Taylor of Boltonville to trigger the fourth caution and fifth overall stoppage of the race.

Berth continued on to complete a nearly flawless effort on the very challenging race surface on the way to his second-straight MSA 360 Sprint Car victory at Angell Park Speedway and third career MSA 360 Sprint Car A-main triumph.

Fassbender had to settle for second, Erickson placed third, 2011 PDTR champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth moved up from his eighth starting spot to take fourth and 2023 MSA Rookie of the Year Award winner Logan Julien of Oconomowoc charged up from the 15^th starting position to round up the top five.

“I’m blown away right now with the fact that we won our first 360 Sprint Car A-main here a year ago and now we’ve come back and done it again,” Berth said during his victory lane interview. “I knew I needed to run the outside groove and hold the lead at the start because passing was going to be difficult. I love this place. I don’t know what it is, but it just seems to be a good fit for me. I need to offer a big thanks to my crew, my sponsors and everyone else who helps to make this all happen.”

MSA heat race victories went to Justin Erickson, Kevin Karnitz of West Bend and rookie Clayton Rossmann of Wadsworth, Ill.

The event drew 23 MSA 360 Sprint Cars to the venerable 88-year-old Angell Park Speedway facility for the series’ first of two scheduled MSA visits during the 2024 campaign.

The next race for the MSA 360 Sprint Cars is the fourth annual Road America Challenge on Saturday, June 8 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., which will feature a $1,000 first-place payout. The Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Grandstand gates open for reserved seat ticket holders at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for race day general admission ticket sales with “on-track action” slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on the 2024 Midwest Sprint Car Association season, visit www.msasprints.com or check out the Midwest Sprint Car Association Facebook page.

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Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association
Angell Park Speedway
Sun Prairie, Wis.
June 2, 2024

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 22B-Brandon Berth [2]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender [3]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson [1]; 4. 35-Ben Schmidt [8]; 5. 85J-Logan Julien [15]; 6. 39-Kurt Davis [6]; 7. 09-Clayton Rossmann [4]; 8. 0-Rob Pribnow [7]; 9. 21H-TJ Haddy [18]; 10. 63-Kevin Karnitz [13]; 11. 11-Tony Wondra [17]; 12. 33M-Josh Bilicki [19]; 13. 24-Scott Conger [21]; 14. 51-Chris Larson [20]; 15. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [9]; 16. 54-Randy Post [22]; 17. (DNF) 4-Alex Pokorski [5]; 18. (DNF) 69-Bill Taylor [10]; 19. (DNF) 46-Kevin Ruh [14]; 20. (DNF) 66-Tristan Koenings [16]; 21. (DNF) 12P-JJ Pagel [12]; 22. (DNF) 69S-TJ Smith [11]; 23. (DNS) 42X-Brett Peterson

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Justin Erickson [2]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender [3]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt [4]; 4. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [1]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor [5]; 6. 66-Tristan Koenings [6]; 7. 21H-TJ Haddy [7]; 8. 33M-Josh Bilicki [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 63-Kevin Karnitz [1]; 2. 22B-Brandon Berth [4]; 3. 69S-TJ Smith [3]; 4. 85J-Logan Julien [8]; 5. 12P-JJ Pagel [2]; 6. 24-Scott Conger [6]; 7. 11-Tony Wondra [5]; 8. 54-Randy Post [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 09-Clayton Rossmann [1]; 2. 4-Alex Pokorski [2]; 3. 39-Kurt Davis [3]; 4. 0-Rob Pribnow [4]; 5. 46-Kevin Ruh [5]; 6. 51-Chris Larson [6]; 7. (DNS) 42X-Brett Peterson

Qualifying 1: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.989 [2]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender, 14.359 [6]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson, 14.433 [5]; 4. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 14.456 [4]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor, 14.482 [3]; 6. 66-Tristan Koenings, 14.501 [8]; 7. 21H-TJ Haddy, 14.548 [1]; 8. 33M-Josh Bilicki, 14.600 [7]

Qualifying 2: 1. 22B-Brandon Berth, 14.365 [1]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith, 14.485 [8]; 3. 12P-JJ Pagel, 14.527 [3]; 4. 63-Kevin Karnitz, 14.542 [6]; 5. 11-Tony Wondra, 14.543 [5]; 6. 24-Scott Conger, 15.238 [4]; 7. 54-Randy Post, 16.120 [2]; 8. (DNS) 85J-Logan Julien

Qualifying 3: 1. 0-Rob Pribnow, 14.151[1]; 2. 39-Kurt Davis, 14.158 [2]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski, 14.228 [6]; 4. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 14.279 [3]; 5. 46-Kevin Ruh, 14.864 [4]; 6. 51-Chris Larson, 15.011 [5]; 7. (DNS) 42X-Brett Peterson

June 3, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Arenz racks up IRA top-five at Wilmot

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz turned in a fifth place A-main finish in a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – After missing out on a potential A-main victory when a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association A-main was called due to curfew six days earlier at Angell Park Speedway, Travis Arenz and the Travis Arenz Motorsports team came back firing to post the team’s second top-five main event showing of the 2024 campaign in IRA Founders’ Night action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25.

Arenz, who was leading the previous IRA main event at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, May 19 when the race was canceled short of the half-way point due to the city of Sun Prairie’s 10 p.m. curfew, opened the night by qualifying sixth among the 33 entrants with a lap of 13.021 seconds.

The 17^th-year racer earned his second heat race victory of the 2024 season after starting second in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion started third and wound up fifth in the second four-lap IRA dash to nail down the 10^th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA main event.

Following the first of four yellow-red flags, Arenz advanced to sixth in the running order before moving up to pass Blake Nimee for fourth on lap 11. However, Nimee returned the favor on the following lap to push the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver back to fifth.

Sprinkled around three more race slow downs/stoppages over the ensuing 19 laps, Arenz engaged in a spirited back-and-forth duel with Mike Reinke for fourth place.

Arenz held on in the closing laps to secure his second top-five A-main finish of the 2024 IRA campaign with a fifth place showing in a race won by Scotty Neitzel.

The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.

“I made sure not to over adjust the car and it seemed to help,” Arenz said. “Wilmot is always tricky it seems. From corner to corner, it’s different. I’m happy our qualifying has been more consistent, and we have been making more dash appearances this year. Overall, I can’t complain about a top-five finish. It could’ve been better, but I just didn’t finish the job.”

Following the Wilmot event, IRA officials engaged in the process of investigating the team’s equipment. As a result, the team’s potential racing plans for the upcoming weekend have not yet been determined.

“As for race plans this weekend, it’s up in the air,” Arenz said. “We are waiting for our MSD box to come back after officials took it to be inspected again after Wilmot. Traction control allegations are back. We are doing everything we can to allow IRA officials to do what they need to do to prove every aspect of our operation is legal.”

Arenz will return to IRA competition just a stone’s throw from his race shop for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Arenz will visit Angell Park Speedway for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Schoen’s Wildlife Removal

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Schoen’s Wildlife Removal on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season. Schoen’s Wildlife Removal has sponsored Travis since the beginning of his racing career in the Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder division at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in 2008.

Located in Sheboygan, Wis., Schoen’s Wildlife Removal goes beyond pest control to employ proven humane animal control methods based on decades of experience, traveling to any area of Wisconsin to handle all wildlife.

Schoen’s is state certified to manage all protected species, including bats, as well as controlling bees, wasps, ants, spiders, snakes, mice and many more.

Schoen’s, which has been in business since 2001, services farms, factories, businesses, schools, houses, apartments, cottages, rentals and just about any other structure that has a wildlife problem.

New homeowners are invited to contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal for a quick and affordable pests inspection.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Schoen’s Wildlife Removal by phone at 920-331-0583 or 920-912-4205, by email at hotrod00119@yahoo.com or by visiting www.schoenswildliferemoval.com.

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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 15 – Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 6
IRA Events – 6
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 2
B Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

May 29, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann brushes off Wilmot hard luck, preps for Outlaws doubleheader

Pedal Down Promotions photo by Jeff Pederson

Austin Hartmann is set to compete in a pair of NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 29, 2024 – It was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as an incident near the half-way point of a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Founders’ Night event took Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing out of contention for another strong A-main result Saturday, May 25 at Wilmot Raceway.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver qualified 12^th overall in the 33-car field after turning in a lap of 13.231 seconds in IRA qualifying. Hartmann then started third and placed fourth in the fourth eight-lap IRA heat race.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor lined up 14^th in the 30-lap IRA main event and advanced to 11^th on lap 9 with an eye on another top-10 A-main showing when Corbin Gurley spun in turn three on lap 12. With nowhere to go, Hartmann was collected in the incident, which caused his 87A machine to flip on its side.

The damage suffered in the incident ended Hartmann’s night early with a 24^thplace finish.

The team was scheduled to compete in an IRA event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 26. However, the event was canceled due to rain.

Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will look to bounce back during the 14^th annual NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts doubleheader weekend of competition at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. with the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and 600cc Outlaw Winged Micro Sprints on the card both nights.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event will be streamed live on DirtVision.

“It was a tough weekend for my guys,” Hartmann said. “There’s no time to hang our heads. We have our full sights set on a weekend with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam. We are super excited to get after it with the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt.’”

After racing with the World of Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway, the team will return to IRA competition for the fourth annual Road America Challenge at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 8. The PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and PDTR Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with on-track action scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m.

One night later, Hartmann is scheduled to visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second time in 2024 for the IRA Norm Nelson Classic on Sunday, June 9.

Spectator gates for the program, which also features the Badger Midgets, open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – TheD8Dispensary

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have TheD8Dispensary back onboard as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., TheD8Dispensary is a medical cannabis dispensary offering pure Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC and THCP products with the largest variety in the surrounding area. TheD8Dispensary features the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff in the industry, which aims to provide assistance and answer questions about the natural benefits of medical cannabis dispensary products.

To contact TheD8Dispensary, call (920) 395-2904 or visit https://www.thed8dispensary.com/sheboygan.

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, May 31 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, June 1 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 8
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

May 29, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Pokorski banks first IRA 410 Sprint Car A-main start at Wilmot Raceway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski posted an 18th-place finish in his first career Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main start at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 28, 2024 – In just his second 410 Sprint Car start, Alex Pokorski got his first taste of main event competition behind the wheel of the No. 4 Akright Auto Racing Team machine in the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Founders’ Night event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 25.

After falling just one position short of qualifying for the A-main in his 410 Sprint Car debut with the IRA at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie on Sunday, May 19, Pokorski qualified 17^th in the 33-car field with a lap of 13.263 seconds around the three-eighths mile, semi-banked clay oval.

The 2023 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Most Improved Driver Award winner then started and finished fifth in the second eight-lap IRA heat race to gain a berth in his first career IRA A-main.

The West Bend, Wis. driver rolled off 19^th in the 24-car IRA main event field and drove a smooth and consistent race through a pair of cautions and a red flag session to advance to 16^th in the running order on lap 22.

After the fourth and final yellow flag slowed the pace, Pokorski held strong in the closing laps to secure an 18^th-place finish in a race won by Scotty Neitzel.

“I wanted to make the A-main and continue learning,” Pokorski said. “I felt comfortable in the car, but we still have plenty to keep learning. We battled a few issues with brakes and the engine throughout the night, so we were happy with the progress we made. At Angel Park, we were 25^th out of 29. In Wilmot, we were 18^th out of 33. Hopefully, we can keep heading in the right direction.”

Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team are scheduled to compete in a Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car doubleheader at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 1 and Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, June 2.

The fifth-year Sprint Car driver will return to Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MSA 360 Sprint Car action on Saturday, June 1 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. with the Super Six Late Model Series, Grand Nationals and B Mods also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing starting at 6 p.m.

One night later, Pokorski is scheduled to compete with the MSA 360 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, June 2.

The Badger Midgets and Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars will also be featured.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

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.

Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are pleased to welcome Petersen Septic Systems back as a sponsor for the 2024 racing season.

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST966051.”

Petersen Septic Systems is located at 7334 Nagel Road in Valders, Wis. For more information, call 920-323-2640, email petersenseptic@gmail.com or visit www.petersensepticsystems.com.

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.

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 Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, June 2 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 3
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 3
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 3
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 – 1
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

May 28, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann posts Plymouth top-10, gears up for Wilmot, 141 twin bill

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann turned in a seventh-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 18. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 22, 2024 – Austin Hartmann and 87A Hartmann Racing Team added to its string of strong early-season performances with a solid top-10 A-main showing in front of a hometown crowd at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 18.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver, who competed regularly at The Plymouth Dirt Track during the first two seasons of his Sprint Car career in the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car division, topped Group A and placed fourth overall in the 32-car field with a qualifying lap of 11.762 seconds around the venerable third-mile clay oval.

Hartmann started fourth in the first IRA heat race before moving past two-time IRA champ Scotty Nietzel to take third. The 2020 PDTR and Midwest Sprint Car Association Rookie of the Year Award winner began from the second starting spot in the first four-lap IRA dash and placed fourth to earn the seventh starting position in the 25-lap main event.

The third-year IRA competitor endured six caution/red flag periods and expertly negotiated the lightning-fast and challenging track surface to turn in his third top-10 main event finish of the 2024 season with a seventh-place tally in a race won by Blake Nimee.

One night later, Hartmann qualified seventh among the 29 entrants with a lap of 12.318 seconds. He started second and finished third in the first eight-lap IRA race before starting fourth and placing fifth in the first four-lap IRA dash.

Hartmann rolled off ninth in the scheduled 30-lap IRA main event. Following two caution/red flag periods in the opening portion of the race, Hartmann was running seventh when the third caution flag of the event was displayed to trigger the remainder of the race to be canceled due to the city’s 10 p.m. curfew.

Since the race did not eclipse the halfway point, it was not considered official. As a result, all pay and points were divided equally among all 24 A-main competitors.

“This team amazes me in working so well together to get me more comfortable in the car and faster each time we run,” Hartmann said. “We plan to carry this momentum into one of my favorite weekends of the year, and we are hoping for even better results.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing team is set for another Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series doubleheader weekend of action starting with the annual Founders’ Night program at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. this Saturday, May 25.

The Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing starting at 6:45 p.m.

One night later, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will head to 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. for the traditional Memorial Day eve IRA event on Sunday, May 26.

The IRA Lightning Sprints and Midwest Legends Dirt Series are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season.

The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Quasius Construction

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is thrilled to have Quasius Construction on board as a returning partnership partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wis., Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm utilizing general construction, construction management and design-build delivery systems.

To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com or visit quasius.com.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 25 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 26 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, May 31 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, June 1 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 7
IRA Events – 5
World of Outlaws Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

May 22, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Arenz aims to shake IRA Angell Park disappointment

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz earned a 13th-place finish in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 18. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 22, 2024 – A promising weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at two of Travis Arenz’s favorite tracks didn’t quite play out to the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver’s lofty expectations on Saturday, May 18 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. and Sunday, May 19 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.

Arenz and his Travis Arenz Motorsports team opened the IRA doubleheader weekend at his home track – The Plymouth Dirt Track – on Saturday, May 18 by qualifying third overall in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.628 at the familiar facility where he claimed his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car A-main victory on July 1, 2023.

After starting third in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Arenz came home fourth. In the second four-lap IRA dash, the two-time Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champion started and finished fifth to earn the 10^th starting position in the 30-lap main event.

Contested on a fast and treacherous track surface and littered with six caution/red flag periods, the race found Arenz struggling to find a comfortable and consistent racing groove throughout the race.

Arenz, who owns a total of 37 A-main victories at The Plymouth Dirt Track in four different divisions, battled back and forth inside and outside of the top 10 during the course of the event before settling for a 13^th-place showing in a race won by Blake Nimee.

The following night at Angell Park Speedway presented a different set of challenging circumstances, which left Arenz no less befuddled.

Arenz opened the night by qualifying sixth in the 29-car IRA field with a lap of 12.295 seconds before starting and finishing third in the third eight-lap IRA heat race. The 17^th-year competitor then finished second after starting on the pole of the first four-lap IRA dash to gain the third starting position in the scheduled 30-lap IRA A main.

After both of the front-row starters got sideways on the drop of the green flag, Arenz bolted into the lead in turn one on the opening lap of the main event.

He then powered away from the rest of the field and maintained the top spot through a pair of caution/red flag periods in the opening laps. As time ticked closer to the city of Sun Prairie’s 10 p.m. curfew, Arenz continued to be in firm control of the race.

However, the third caution flag spelled the end of Arenz’s quest for a second career IRA A-main victory as the curfew prevented the race from being restarted and resulted in its cancellation.

Since the race failed to move past the halfway point, it could not be considered official. As a result, all pay and points were divided equally among all 24 A-main competitors.

“This weekend I learned that I need to stop overthinking and over-adjusting my car when it’s a rough and heavy track,” Arenz said. “At Angell Park, I knew we had a top-running car that had the capability of winning. It sinks that we couldn’t get the entire feature in.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team is set for another Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series doubleheader weekend of action starting with the annual Founders’ Night program at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. this Saturday, May 25.

The Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing starting at 6:45 p.m.

One night later, Arenz and his team will head to 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. for the traditional Memorial Day eve IRA event on Sunday, May 26.

The IRA Lightning Sprints and Midwest Legends Dirt Series are also on the card.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing.

The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler.

Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Wittkopp Funeral & Cremation Service – Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes

As a local family-owned and operated funeral home located at 928 South 14^th St. in Manitowoc, Wis., Wittkopp Funeral & Cremation Service – Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes features a dedicated and compassionate staff committed to offering a variety of funeral options, which will allow families to create a personal and meaningful experience of remembering and saying goodbye at an affordable price.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes staff pledges to provide caring and detail-oriented assistance in planning a traditional funeral service or a memorial service with cremation.

For more information, contact Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes by phone at 920-682-0118, by email at info@lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com or by visiting https://www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 25 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 26 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 8 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, June 9 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 5
IRA Events – 5
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 4
Heat Race Victories – 1
B Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 5
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

May 22, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Pokorski makes 410 premiere at Angell Park, Wilmot awaits

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski made his debut in the seat of a 410 Sprint Car with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series on Sunday, May 19 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 21, 2024 – In the midst of his fifth season of 360 Sprint Car action with the Akright Auto Racing Team, Alex Pokorski stepped out of his comfort zone to get his first jolt of 410 Sprint Car competition in his debut appearance with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, May 19.

The West Bend, Wis. driver fired off his 410 Sprint Car career by qualifying 27^th in the 29-car field with a lap of 13.065 seconds. Pokorski then started and finished ninth in the third IRA eight-lap heat race to claim the ninth starting spot in the 12-lap B main.

Needing to finish in the top six to earn an A-main berth, the 2023 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner maintained the ninth spot through the first seven laps of the B main before a caution flag was displayed on lap 8 for Tyler Brabant’s spin in turn four, which bunched the field.

Following the restart, Pokorski ducked underneath both Lance Fassbender and Will Gerrits to climb into the seventh spot. Over the final two laps of the race, Pokorski moved in to pressure Kris Spitz for the sixth and final A-main transfer position.

However, Pokorski’s spirited bid to qualify for his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car A main fell just a car length short as he had to settle with a seventh place showing.

“We learned a few things in terms of how to set up the car, and I got the feel of how to drive it as the night progressed,” Pokorski said. “The tires, weight distribution and horsepower are all different in the 410s, so we have plenty to keep learning. We had fun. We look forward to getting back out with the 410 this Saturday at Wilmot.”

On Saturday, May 18, the team competed with the Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars in the Sprint Sprintacular event, which also featured the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series.

Pokorski was the fastest qualifier in the first heat race group and fifth fastest overall in the 25-car field with a lap of 12.635 seconds. Pokorski started fourth and finished third in the first PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car eight-lap heat race to secure the outside second row starting spot in the scheduled 25-lap PDTR-MSA A main.

However, the evening’s 360 Sprint Car main event fell victim to the city of Plymouth’s 11 p.m. curfew. All A-main money and points were evenly distributed to each competitor in the 25-car field.

Paul Pokorski slid into the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A car for Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car for the first time in 2024 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 18. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Paul Pokorski made his first appearance of the 2024 season in the seat of Spyder Akright’s 53A 360 Sprint Car at The Plymouth Dirt Track on May 18.

The 32-year racing veteran did not record a qualifying lap due to a transponder issue. After starting seventh in the third PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski worked past rookie Cody Schlafer to place sixth and fall just short of earning a top-five A-main transfer spot.

The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion did not return to the track for the remainder of the racing program as both the PDTR-MSA B main and A main events were canceled due to the 11 p.m. curfew.

With the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars idle, the team will compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for the Founders’ Night program at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. this Saturday, May 25.

The Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing starting at 6:45 p.m.

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.

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 2024 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 course of the past 24 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 partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the 2024 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.

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 Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970.

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 25 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, June 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, June 2 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360)

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team 4
410 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 1
Interstate Racing Association Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

May 21, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Author: Jeff Pederson