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Alex Pokorski posts solid runs in 360-410 Wilmot Sprint Car combo

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski registered a top-five showing with the Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars on Friday, Sept. 20 and a top-10 showings in a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 24, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team took on the challenge of competing in two different cars in two different divisions on back-to-back nights of competition and delivered a pair of rock-solid finishes in Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition on Friday, Sept. 20 and non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car action on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis.

On the second night of the Wilmot Fall Classic at the historic three-eighths-mile semi-banked facility, Pokorski opened the MSA 360 Sprint Car program by qualifying second overall in the 21-car field with a lap of 13.864 seconds.

After lining up fourth in heat race one, the 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner wound up second to nail down the fifth starting position in the 25-lap MSA main event.

The West Bend competitor found the going to be on the challenging side in the initial laps of the A-main as he was shuffled back to 11th after a caution on lap 4.

Over the final 15 laps of the event, Pokorski skillfully steered his way back through the field to cross the line in fifth place in a race won by Brandon Berth.

“In the main event, we just needed more restarts on the outside,” Pokorski said. “We kept losing spots on restarts due to being on the inside lane.”

One night later, Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team crew returned to Wilmot Raceway for the final night of the Wilmot Fall Classic for a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Sept. 21.

In his fourth appearance in the seat of a 410 Winged Sprint Car, Pokorski qualified seventh in the 22-car field in 13.695 seconds. The fifth-year Sprint Car racer started second in the first eight-lap heat race and went on to post his first career 410 Sprint Car heat race victory and secure a spot in the six-lap dash.

After starting and finishing fourth in the dash, Pokorski nailed down an outside second-row starting spot in the 25-lap 410 Sprint Car main event. Pokorski drove a smooth and consistent race to record his first career top-10 410 Sprint Car A-main finish with a 10th place showing in a race won by Blake Nimee.

“The night went as well as we could’ve asked for,” Pokorski said. “It was great to get a heat race win. We missed the setup a bit for feature time, but if you would’ve offered us a 10th place finish at the beginning of the night, we would’ve taken it. Overall, it was a solid night.”

Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team are set to cap the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints.
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with “on-track action” scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

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.

Based in Brookfield, Wis., Bonafide Security Solutions is Wisconsin’s premier source of commercial and residential security hardware and services, offering safes, vaults, locks, surveillance, alarms, security systems, banking security equipment, master keys, deadbolt locks, padlocks and more.

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 been a reliable source for auto parts since 1940.

With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services.

In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, 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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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
Remaining 2024 Schedule

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

 

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

Total Events – 15
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 11
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 15
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 5
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 11
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 4
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

 

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

Total Events – 4
Interstate Racing 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
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0

 

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto 53A
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 7
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

 

September 24, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Swedberg steals victory in ‘wild’ Plymouth Dirt Kings Watson Classic

Sivia, Schroeder, McDonald claim A-main triumphs

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Brett Swedberg of Shawano earned the victory in the seventh annual WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 20.  – JW’s Car and Raccing photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 21, 2024 – A mad scramble in the final turn of the last lap of the seventh annual 106.5 The Buzz WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic produced a fittingly “wild” finish with Brett Swedberg of Shawano prevailing when the dust settled on the 30-lap main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, Ill. emerged from a thrilling three-way duel as the winner of the 20-lap Autometer Wisconsin wingLess Sprint Car Series A-main.

Cody Schroeder of Manitowoc put together a dominating performance to top an attrition-filled 20-lap A Modified main event.

Josh McDonald of Cleveland claimed top honors in the United Street Stock main event.

Six-time Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model champion Brad Mueller of Random Lake jumped into the lead on the drop of the green flag in the 30-lap “Wildman” Watson Dirt Kings Late Model Tour headliner from the pole with third starter Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha in tow.

On lap eight, Mueller caught the rear of the field on the lightning fast track surface, while second starter Brett Swedberg ducked underneath Scheffler to take over the runner-up position.

With Mueller holding down a comfortable lead, the lone caution of the race appeared on lap 12 when Tim Rothe of Hortonville stopped along the backstretch.

When the race resumed, Joel Bennett of Hortonville moved up from his fifth starting position to take over third in the running order on lap 13. Meanwhile, newly crowned seven-time WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour champion Nick Anvelink of Bonduel maneuvered his way into fourth from the sixth starting spot.

Mueller continued to maintain a stranglehold on the lead before he caught lapped traffic once again in the fleeting laps of the race. Mired in heavy lapped traffic, Mueller slipped up the track coming off of turn three on the final lap, which allowed Swedberg to dive low and power underneath Mueller exiting turn four.

After the two veteran competitors jockeyed hard for position heading onto the front stretch, Mueller made contact with the front stretch wall while Swedberg sailed forward to collect his second Dirt Kings A-main victory of the 2024 season and first Jim “Wildman” Watson main event win, which was worth $2,000.

Bennett came home second and Anvelink finished third. Following his skirmish with Swedberg while racing to the checkered flag, Mueller guided his damaged No. 89 machine along the front stretch wall en route to a fourth place finish and Scheffler rounded out the top five in the Dirt Kings Late Model Tour’s 2024 curtain closer.

After being held at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. for the first five years, it was the second “Wildman” Watson Classic to be contested at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

A native of Greenfield, nicknamed “Wildman,” Watson was a longtime Dirt Late Model competitor, most notably at the now shuttered Hales Corners Speedway in Franklin. Following his racing career, Watson went on to work in NASCAR for Roush Fenway Racing from 2006 to 2015, HScott Motorsports in 2016 and Furniture Row Racing, where he worked as a fabricator at the time of his passing in October 2017.

Polesitter and current Wisconsin wingLess Sprint Car Series points leader Zach Raidart of Gurnee, Ill. seized the top spot on the opening lap of the Wisconsin wingLess A-main with outside front row starter Jimmy Sivia trailing in second. Sivia then inched ahead of Raidart in turn one on lap three just before Ryan Zielski of Oconomowoc spun in turn four to bring out the first of two caution flags.

The hot-and-heavy action raged on following the restart as Sivia rode the high groove and Raidart clung to the inside lane of the expertly manicured track surface. Raidart pulled off a well-executed slide job to claim the lead on lap 7. However, Sivia answered by sweeping back around Raidart along the cushion during the following lap.

While Sivia and Raidart were mounting an intense duel for the lead, fourth starter Tyler Kuxhouse of Antioch, Ill. motored in to join the lead battle.

After the leaders briefly battled in three-wide formation on lap 9, the second caution flag appeared on lap 10 for a spin in turn two involving Craig Lager of Union Grove and Mitchell Reich of Waukegan, Ill.

Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, Ill. claimed top honors in the 20-lap Autometer Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 20.  – JW’s Car and Raccing photos

Sivia, who claimed the 2020 Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series title, and Raidart re-engaged in their high-speed chess match when the race resumed. In the closing laps, Raidart attempted a pair of slide jobs to oust the lead from Sivia.

However, Sivia held Raidart’s attempts at bay on the way to his third A-main victory of the 2024 season and 16th career Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series main event triumph.

Raidart had to settle for second, seventh starter Tristan Furseth of Cambridge placed third, Allen Hafford of Beach Park, Ill. finished fourth after starting third and Rusty Egan of Round Lake Heights, Ill. moved up from the 11th starting spot to place fifth.

After the initial attempt to start the 20-lap A Modified main event produced a six-car pileup, Cody Schroeder leaped forward from the third starting position to seize the lead when the green flag flew with Jayden Schmidt of Seymour, who started fourth, sliding into second.

Cody Schroeder of Manitowoc raced to victory in the 20-lap A Modified main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 20.  – JW’s Car and Raccing photos

The second yellow flag was displayed on lap 2 when Gary Jahnke of Bear Creek spun in turn two on lap 8. After two laps of green flag action, the third caution flag was displayed when Logan Brass of Howards Grove and Steve Lorier of Sheboygan slowed on lap 10.

After the fourth and final caution occurred on lap 12 when Brenan Ostrowski of Milwaukee spun in turn two, Schroeder put on a driving clinic over the final eight laps en route to a half-lap victory over sixth starter Jeff Bodendorfer of Waterford.

Fifth starter Matt Klenz of West Bend placed third, Mike Simons of Genoa City advanced from the 15th starting spot to finish fourth and polesitter Mike Klenz of West Bend completed the top five in a race which saw nine of the 20 starters make it to the finish line.

Shanon Guelette of Luxemburg led the opening lap from the pole before the first of three caution flags appeared on lap 2 when Arianna Ross of Green Bay spun in turn four.

Following the restart, Guelette relinquished the lead after slowing in turn two. Josh McDonald, who started fifth, inherited the lead when the race resumed with third starter Austin Steinke of St. Nazianz following in second.

On lap 6, McDonald found himself feeling pressure from sixth starter Eddie Anschutz of Denmark and David Hoerning of Grand Chute, who started fourth.

Josh McDonald of Cleveland was victorious in the United Street Stock A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 20.  – JW’s Car and Raccing photos

The third and final caution flag was displayed on lap 7 for a three-car incident. After that, McDonald, Hoerning and Anschutz staged a heated three-wide duel for the lead on lap 8 before Anschutz worked past Hoerning into second.

Anschutz moved in to challenge McDonald for the top spot in the closing laps of race. However, McDonald held on to earn the A-main victory.

Anschutz ended up second, Hoerning finished third, seventh starter Tony Everard of Green Bay took fourth and Steinke placed fifth.

Taylor Scheffler claimed top qualifier honors in Dirt Kings Late Model Tour qualifying in 13.384 seconds.

Jayden Schmidt was the fastest qualifier in the A Modified qualifying session with a lap of 15.115 seconds.

Tyler Kuxhouse turned in a fast lap of 13.716 seconds in Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series qualifying.

David Hoerning topped United Street Stock qualifying with a lap of 16.526 seconds.

Austin Winkel of Sheboygan Falls earned the victory in the 10-lap A Modified B-main.

The 13th event of the 2024 season at The Plymouth Dirt Track attracted 89 total entries, including 26 A Modifieds, 22 Dirt Kings Late Models, 22 Unified Street Stocks and 19 Wisconsin wingLess Sprint Cars.

The 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track campaign will draw to a close on Saturday, Sept. 28 with the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships featuring the season finales for the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars, Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLess Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m.

The 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Awards Ceremony is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at Racers Hall in Plymouth at 7 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 WABAM DIRT KINGS TOUR LATE MODELS

Jim Wildman Watson Classic (30 Laps): 1. 3-Brett Swedberg [2]; 2. 7-Joel Bennett [5]; 3. 15-Nick Anvelink [6]; 4. 89-Brad Mueller [1]; 5. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [3]; 6. 5-Lukas Postl [11]; 7. 97-Justin Schmidt [7]; 8. 77-Bill Edler [8]; 9. 10P-Paul Parker [12]; 10. 70-Justin Ritchie [13]; 11. 42N-Paul Niznik [10]; 12. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [14]; 13. 51-Chris Oertel [19]; 14. 55-Joe Bongiorno [17]; 15. 99-Sawyer Specht [4]; 16. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [15]; 17. 35X-Parker Foster [18]; 18. 56-Tim Rothe [20]; 19. 89R-Kolton Roehl [9]; 20. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [21]; 21. 99M-Mike Mullen [22]; 22. 21F-Gunner Frank [16]

Autoworx Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [1]; 2. 15-Nick Anvelink [2]; 3. 97-Justin Schmidt [7]; 4. 42N-Paul Niznik [3]; 5. 10P-Paul Parker [6]; 6. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [5]; 7. 35X-Parker Foster [8]; 8. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [4]

Klink Equipment Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 3-Brett Swedberg [1]; 2. 7-Joel Bennett [5]; 3. 77-Bill Edler [3]; 4. 99M-Mike Mullen [2]; 5. 70-Justin Ritchie [7]; 6. 21F-Gunner Frank [6]; 7. 51-Chris Oertel [4]

Ken’s Sports Inc. Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 89-Brad Mueller [1]; 2. 99-Sawyer Specht [2]; 3. 89R-Kolton Roehl [3]; 4. 5-Lukas Postl [4]; 5. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [5]; 6. 55-Joe Bongiorno [6]; 7. 56-Tim Rothe [7]

Autoworx Qualifying 1: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 13.384 [4]; 2. 15-Nick Anvelink, 13.449 [5]; 3. 42N-Paul Niznik, 13.584 [1]; 4. 9N-Tom Naeyaert, 13.643 [3]; 5. 9Z-Jayme Zidar, 13.935 [7]; 6. 10P-Paul Parker, 14.050 [6]; 7. 97-Justin Schmidt, 14.108 [8]; 8. 35X-Parker Foster, 14.415 [2]

Klink Equipment Qualifying 2: 1. 3-Brett Swedberg, 13.432 [5]; 2. 99M-Mike Mullen, 13.562 [6]; 3. 77-Bill Edler, 13.742[3]; 4. 51-Chris Oertel, 13.800 [1]; 5. 7-Joel Bennett, 13.843 [4]; 6. 21F-Gunner Frank, 14.004 [7]; 7. 70-Justin Ritchie, 14.098 [2]

Ken’s Sports Inc Qualifying 3: 1. 89-Brad Mueller, 13.426 [1]; 2. 99-Sawyer Specht, 13.820 [7]; 3. 89R-Kolton Roehl, 13.830 [2]; 4. 5-Lukas Postl, 13.990 [5]; 5. 24S-Jayden Schmidt, 13.998 [3]; 6. 55-Joe Bongiorno, 14.277 [4]; 7. 56-Tim Rothe, 15.057 [6]

Autoworx Hot Laps 1: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 13.841 [4]; 2. 89-Brad Mueller, 13.960 [16]; 3. 3-Brett Swedberg, 14.001 [13]; 4. 21F-Gunner Frank, 14.146 [15]; 5. 99-Sawyer Specht, 14.199 [22]; 6. 99M-Mike Mullen, 14.219 [14]; 7. 5-Lukas Postl, 14.338 [20]; 8. 42N-Paul Niznik, 14.453[1]; 9. 55-Joe Bongiorno, 14.457 [19]; 10. 24S-Jayden Schmidt, 14.502 [18]; 11. 70-Justin Ritchie, 14.582 [10]; 12. 9N-Tom Naeyaert, 14.634 [3]; 13. 10P-Paul Parker, 14.781 [6]; 14. 51-Chris Oertel, 14.847 [9]; 15. 15-Nick Anvelink, 15.224 [5]; 16. 97-Justin Schmidt, 15.610 [8]; 17. 89R-Kolton Roehl, 15.624 [17]; 18. 77-Bill Edler, 15.650 [11]; 19. 9Z-Jayme Zidar, 14.241[7]

AUTOMETER WISCONSIN WINGLESS SPRINT CARS

A Main (20 Laps): 1. 91-Jimmy Sivia [2]; 2. 23Z-Zach Raidart [1]; 3. 57-Tristan Furseth [7]; 4. 38-Allen Hafford [3]; 5. 50-Rusty Egan [11]; 6. 0-John Fahl [6]; 7. 17-Bryce Andrews [5]; 8. 99J-Seth Johnson [13]; 9. 11-Austin Hansen [10]; 10. 4G-George Gaertner III [12]; 11. 7D-Josh Davidson [14]; 12. 29J-Ralph Johnson [18]; 13. 14Z-Ryan Zielski [9]; 14. 7-Trinity Uttech [16]; 15. 29OG-Tom Eller [17]; 16. 21T-Mitchell Reich [15]; 17. 52-Craig Lager [8]; 18. 711-Tyler Kuxhouse [4]; 19. 29JR-Cameron Kuxhouse [19]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 57-Tristan Furseth [2]; 2. 711-Tyler Kuxhouse [4]; 3. 11-Austin Hansen [1]; 4. 23Z-Zach Raidart [3]; 5. 99J-Seth Johnson [5]; 6. 29OG-Tom Eller [6]; 7. (DNF) 29JR-Cameron Kuxhouse [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 38-Allen Hafford [4]; 2. 17-Bryce Andrews [3]; 3. 50-Rusty Egan [1]; 4. 52-Craig Lager [2]; 5. 7D-Josh Davidson [5]; 6. 29J-Ralph Johnson [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14Z-Ryan Zielski [2]; 2. 91-Jimmy Sivia [4]; 3. 0-John Fahl [3]; 4. 4G-George Gaertner III [1]; 5. 21T-Mitchell Reich [6]; 6. 7-Trinity Uttech [5]

Qualifying: 1. 711-Tyler Kuxhouse, 13.716 [8]; 2. 38-Allen Hafford, 13.941 [4]; 3. 91-Jimmy Sivia, 13.945 [13]; 4. 23Z-Zach Raidart, 13.973 [2]; 5. 17-Bryce Andrews, 14.036 [18]; 6. 0-John Fahl, 14.046 [17]; 7. 57-Tristan Furseth, 14.247 [16]; 8. 52-Craig Lager, 14.258 [3]; 9. 14Z-Ryan Zielski, 14.296 [14]; 10. 11-Austin Hansen, 14.314 [19]; 11. 50-Rusty Egan, 14.364 [11]; 12. 4G-George Gaertner III, 14.380 [9]; 13. 99J-Seth Johnson, 14.413 [1]; 14. 7D-Josh Davidson, 14.435 [10]; 15. 7-Trinity Uttech, 14.443 [6]; 16. 29OG-Tom Eller, 14.490 [12]; 17. 29J-Ralph Johnson, 14.516 [15]; 18. 21T-Mitchell Reich, 14.583 [5]; 19. (DNS) 29JR-Cameron Kuxhouse

A MODIFIEDS

A Main (20 Laps): 1. 20C-Cody Schroeder [3]; 2. 95-Jeff Bodendorfer [6]; 3. 18-Matt Klenz [5]; 4. 25-Mike Simons [15]; 5. 17-Mike Klenz [1]; 6. 451-Tim Robbins [7]; 7. 3M-Randy Markwardt Jr [18]; 8. 88-Austin Winkel [16]; 9. 27-Brendan Ostrowski [20]; 10. (DNF) 97-Tanner Janke [14]; 11. (DNF) 89-Logan Brass [17]; 12. (DNF) 19P-Clint Parsons [19]; 13. (DNF) 66-Steve Lorier [11]; 14. (DNF) 79-Gary Janke [10]; 15. (DNF) 24-Jayden Schmidt [4]; 16. (DNF) 46-Jason Condrad [2]; 17. (DNF) 6W-David Wirth [8]; 18. (DNF) 11-Bart Sievert [9]; 19. (DNF) 19-Mike Wittenburg [12]; 20. (DNF) 33A-Adam Abbey [13]

B Main (10 Laps): 1. 88-Austin Winkel [2]; 2. 89-Logan Brass [6]; 3. 3M-Randy Markwardt Jr [1]; 4. 19P-Clint Parsons [3]; 5. 27-Brendan Ostrowski [7]; 6. 29P-Chris Pigeon [8]; 7. 68-Tom Neubauer [5]; 8. 19G-Parker Glander [4]; 9. 11B-Brad Buckman [9]; 10. (DNS) 37L-Brad Lubach; 11. (DNS) 86R-Tom Robbins

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Jayden Schmidt [4]; 2. 79-Gary Janke [5]; 3. 18-Matt Klenz [2]; 4. 6W-David Wirth [1]; 5. 25-Mike Simons [8]; 6. 88-Austin Winkel [6]; 7. 89-Logan Brass [7]; 8. 11B-Brad Buckman [9]; 9. 37L-Brad Lubach [3]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 95-Jeff Bodendorfer [2]; 2. 66-Steve Lorier [5]; 3. 19-Mike Wittenburg [9]; 4. 33A-Adam Abbey [6]; 5. 46-Jason Condrad [3]; 6. 19G-Parker Glander [8]; 7. 86R-Tom Robbins [7]; 8. 27-Brendan Ostrowski [1]; 9. 3M-Randy Markwardt Jr [4]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 451-Tim Robbins [2]; 2. 20C-Cody Schroeder [4]; 3. 17-Mike Klenz [3]; 4. 11-Bart Sievert [1]; 5. 97-Tanner Janke [5]; 6. 19P-Clint Parsons [7]; 7. 68-Tom Neubauer [6]; 8. 29P-Chris Pigeon [8]

Qualifying: 1. 24-Jayden Schmidt, 15.115 [22]; 2. 3M-Randy Markwardt Jr, 15.270 [15]; 3. 20C-Cody Schroeder, 15.358 [1]; 4. 37L-Brad Lubach, 15.539 [7]; 5. 46-Jason Condrad, 15.589 [6]; 6. 17-Mike Klenz, 15.720 [4]; 7. 18-Matt Klenz, 15.725 [16]; 8. 95-Jeff Bodendorfer, 15.736 [2]; 9. 451-Tim Robbins, 15.782 [12]; 10. 6W-David Wirth, 15.823 [5]; 11. 27-Brendan Ostrowski, 15.919 [13]; 12. 11-Bart Sievert, 15.990 [11]; 13. 79-Gary Janke, 16.162 [20]; 14. 66-Steve Lorier, 16.173 [19]; 15. 97-Tanner Janke, 16.268 [10]; 16. 88-Austin Winkel, 16.268 [14]; 17. 33A-Adam Abbey, 16.343 [26]; 18. 68-Tom Neubauer, 16.350 [8]; 19. 89-Logan Brass, 16.376 [9]; 20. 86R-Tom Robbins, 16.403 [21]; 21. 19P-Clint Parsons, 16.583 [3]; 22. 25-Mike Simons, 00:16.832 [23]; 23. 19G-Parker Glander, 17.155 [24]; 24. 29P-Chris Pigeon, 17.192 [18]; 25. 11B-Brad Buckman, 17.669 [25]; 26. (DNS) 19-Mike Wittenburg

UNIFIED STREET STOCKS

A Main (20 Laps): 1. 6-Josh McDonald [5]; 2. 71-Edward Anschutz [6]; 3. 71H-David Hoerning [4]; 4. 8-Tony Everard [7]; 5. 24S-Austin Steinke [3]; 6. 95V-Logan Verhagen [9]; 7. 14X-Nate Gross [14]; 8. 838-Jason Eisel [10]; 9. 4-Shaun Bangart [8]; 10. 8M-Mike Meier [17]; 11. 6M-Matt McDonald [2]; 12. 83-Roman Blank [18]; 13. 28V-John Vetting [12]; 14. 22H-Hope Eisel [20]; 15. 51-Quentin Morrison [16]; 16. 121-Arianna Ross [21]; 17. 14-Bennett Glidden [11]; 18. 1K-Derek Kaye [22]; 19. 5-Todd Berzowski [19]; 20. 914-Tyler Nettekoven [13]; 21. 111-Shanon Guelette [1]; 22. 50X-Trevor Vandehei [15]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 71-Edward Anschutz [2]; 2. 95V-Logan Verhagen [1]; 3. 111-Shanon Guelette [3]; 4. 71H-David Hoerning [4]; 5. 914-Tyler Nettekoven [5]; 6. 8M-Mike Meier [6]; 7. 5-Todd Berzowski [7]; 8. 121-Arianna Ross [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 838-Jason Eisel [1]; 2. 6-Josh McDonald [3]; 3. 24S-Austin Steinke [4]; 4. 8-Tony Everard [2]; 5. 14X-Nate Gross [5]; 6. 83-Roman Blank [6]; 7. 22H-Hope Eisel [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Shaun Bangart [2]; 2. 6M-Matt McDonald [4]; 3. 14-Bennett Glidden [7]; 4. 28V-John Vetting [6]; 5. 50X-Trevor Vandehei [5]; 6. 51-Quentin Morrison [1]; 7. 1K-Derek Kaye [3]

Qualifying: 1. 71H-David Hoerning, 16.526 [19]; 2. 24S-Austin Steinke, 16.616 [22]; 3. 6M-Matt McDonald, 16.851 [16]; 4. 111-Shanon Guelette, 16.892 [20]; 5. 6-Josh McDonald, 16.980 [21]; 6. 1K-Derek Kaye, 17.010 [9]; 7. 71-Edward Anschutz, 17.044 [4]; 8. 8-Tony Everard, 17.062 [10]; 9. 4-Shaun Bangart, 17.092 [11]; 10. 95V-Logan Verhagen, 17.106 [17]; 11. 838-Jason Eisel, 17.278 [1]; 12. 51-Quentin Morrison, 17.300 [8]; 13. 914-Tyler Nettekoven, 17.394 [18]; 14. 14X-Nate Gross, 17.430 [14]; 15. 50X-Trevor Vandehei, 17.431 [5]; 16. 8M-Mike Meier, 17.506 [12]; 17. 83-Roman Blank, 17.567 [2]; 18. 28V-John Vetting, 17.889 [7]; 19. 5-Todd Berzowski, 17.981 [13]; 20. 22H-Hope Eisel, 18.003 [3]; 21. 14-Bennett Glidden, 18.131 [15]; 22. 121-Arianna Ross, 21.058 [6]

September 22, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Berth endures Wilmot survival test to claim third 2024 MSA win

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Brandon Berth collected his third Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory of the 2024 season at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 20. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 20, 2024 – Brandon Berth Cascade survived seven caution flags and withstood a spirited three-way dual for the lead to nail down his third Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main victory of the 2024 season in a marathon 25-lap main event on Friday, Sept. 20 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis.

To set the tone for the lengthy A-main, a pair of caution flags flew before an official lap was completed. The first caution came on a spin involving Russel Borland of Kewaskum and Chris Larson of Franksville in turn three. The second was for the disabled car of Billy Kreutz of Kiel in turn two.

When the race finally got underway, polesitter Shane Wenninger of Kewaskum bolted into the lead in the seat of the No. 69 car normally driven by Bill Taylor, with outside front row starter Anthony Knierim of Franksville giving chase.

On lap four, Brandon Berth, who started third, moved in to challenge Knierim for the runner-up spot before the third caution flag was displayed for the spinning car of Katelyn Krebsbach of Cascade in turn two.

Following the restart, 2011 Midwest Sprint Car Association champion and current points leader Ben Schmidt of Plymouth, who started sixth, charged into third on lap 6. Three laps later, Berth began to reel in Wenninger on the smooth and slick racing surface, which included a tricky cushion.

The fourth and fifth caution flags came out on laps 10 and 11 for the spinning car of Ryan Sawusch of Lake Villa, Ill.

After the completion of just one additional lap, the slowing car of Scott Conger of Eagle brought out the sixth caution flag of the event on lap 12.

The ensuing restart proved successful as the remaining field clicked off 12 consecutive green flag laps, during which Wenninger, Berth and Schmidt sliced and diced for the top spot in remarkably close quarters in and around the outer edge of the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.

Berth and Schmidt swapped the second position multiple times along the high and low grooves of the well-manicured racing surface while reeling in Wenninger for the lead.

As the intensity in the three-car duel for the lead ramped up, the seventh and final caution flag was thrown when Wenninger’s car stopped abruptly as the field was about to take the white flag. After Berth and Schmidt made slight contact with Wenninger’s car exiting turn four, the right front tire of his No. 69 machine dislodged and bounded away along with his hopes for an A-main victory.

Berth commanded the final restart and pulled away over the final two laps to secure his fifth career MSA main event triumph and third A-main victory of the 2024 MSA campaign.

Schmidt wound up second, five-time MSA champion Kurt Davis of South Milwaukee charged up from the 11th starting spot to place third, Kevin Karnitz of West Bend moved up eight positions to place fourth and Alex Pokorski of West Bend started and finished fifth.

“I’m so grateful to be in victory lane here,” Berth said. “I’m not sure what happened to Shane [Wenninger] there. He was very strong and had been running away with it. I have to thank everyone on my great team and all of the sponsors and supporters. It’s a dream come true to get to do this every week.”

The 12th MSA event of the 2024 season drew a field of 21 MSA 360 Sprint Cars to the venerable Wilmot Raceway facility.

Ben Schmidt earned the MSA 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier award with a top lap of 13.798 seconds in group qualifying.

The Akright Auto MSA 360 Sprint Series is set to cap off the 2024 campaign at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5 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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through a diverse array of promotional strategies and methods, including press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association
Wilmot Raceway
Wilmot, Wis.
September 20, 2024

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 22B-Brandon Berth [3]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [6]; 3. 39K-Kurt Davis [11]; 4. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [12]; 5. 4-Alex Pokorski [5]; 6. 51-Chris Larson [9]; 7. 11-Tony Wondra [18]; 8. 16-Anthony Knierim [2]; 9. 24-Scott Conger [13]; 10. 09-Clayton Rossmann [10]; 11. 69-Shane Wenninger [1]; 12. 52-Cody Schlafer [14]; 13. 55P-Brady Portschy [15]; 14. 26-Russel Borland [8]; 15. 3-Justin Erickson [17]; 16. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [16]; 17. 0-Robbie Pribnow [4]; 18. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [21]; 19. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [7]; 20. 25-Danny Schlafer [Did Not Start]; 21. 69S-TJ Smith [Did Not Start]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 51-Chris Larson [1]; 2. 4-Alex Pokorski [4]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [6]; 4. 24-Scott Conger [7]; 5. 26-Russel Borland [2]; 6. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [5]; 7. 55P-Brady Portschy [3]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt [3]; 2. 22B-Brandon Berth [2]; 3. 09-Clayton Rossmann [1]; 4. 39K-Kurt Davis [4]; 5. (DNF) 55S-Ryan Sawusch [6]; 6. (DNF) 25-Danny Schlafer [5]; 7. (DNS) 11-Tony Wondra

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 69-Bill Taylor [2]; 2. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [1]; 3. 0-Robbie Pribnow [4]; 4. 16-Anthony Knierim [3]; 5. 52-Cody Schlafer [6]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson [5]; 7. (DNS) 69S-TJ Smith

Qualifying 1: 1. 4-Alex Pokorski, 13.864 [7]; 2. 55P-Brady Portschy, 14.053 [6]; 3. 26-Russel Borland 14.124 [2]; 4. 51-Chris Larson, 14.126 [1]; 5. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 14.172 [3]; 6. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 14.222 [5]; 7. 24-Scott Conger, 14.274 [4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.798 [6]; 2. 22B-Brandon Berth, 13.914 [7]; 3. 11-Tony Wondra, 14.179 [4]; 4. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 14.180 [1]; 5. 39K-Kurt Davis, 14.218 [3]; 6. 25-Danny Schlafer, 14.387 [2]; 7. 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 16.526 [5]

Qualifying 3: 1. 0-Robbie Pribnow, 13.904[3]; 2. 16-Anthony Knierim, 14.052[2]; 3. 69-Shane Wenninger, 14.080 [7]; 4. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 14.122 [5]; 5. 69S-TJ Smith, 14.303 [4]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson, 14.308 [6]; 7. 52-Cody Schlafer, 14.383 [1]

September 21, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann motors to solid IRA top 10 at 141 Speedway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann turned in a 10th place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 18, 2024 – After losing a motor at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team bounced back to record a top 10 main event finish in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car competition at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Utilizing a loaned motor from Ion Stear, the fifth year Sprint Car racer bolted out of the gate at one of his favorite tracks on the IRA circuit to record the eighth fastest qualifying lap among the 27 entries in 11.687 seconds.

The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner started second and came home third in the second IRA eight-lap heat race to lock himself into the A-main.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver then launched from the fourth spot and came home fifth in the second four-lap IRA dash to earn the 10th starting position in the evening’s main event.

When the green flag flew on the 30-lap IRA main event, Hartmann dropped back to 11th in the early going before briefly moving into seventh following a restart for back-to-back yellow and red flags on lap 13.

The third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor was running ninth after a lap 22 restart before coming home with a 10th place showing to earn his ninth top 10 A main finish of the 2024 campaign.

“I can’t thank Ion Stear enough for lending us a motor so close to the end of the year,” Hartmann said. “We had a decent night at 141. I wish we could’ve kept building on what we’ve grown, but we’ll shake that one off. We are waiting for our fresh motor to arrive, so we can be ready to let it all hang out on the last couple of nights of the season in hopes of picking up a win.”

Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are set to enter the final two races of the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 27 and at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships.

Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. for the IRA’s first-ever appearance at Mississippi Thunder Speedway. Also on the card are the USRA Hobby Stocks, B Mods, Modifieds, Late Models and Stock Cars, along with Batwings and Eco Mods.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. for the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships. The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints will also close out their 2024 points seasons at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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, 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 – 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.
Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.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, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 28
IRA Events – 21
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A-Main Victories – 0
B-Main Victories – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 15
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 19
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 7
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

September 18, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hard charger switch stays engaged for Arenz’s IRA 141 top five run

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz notched a fourth place finish in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 18, 2024 – One week after mounting a stirring run to the front during which he advanced 12 positions to claim Hard Charger Award accolades in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main competition at the Cedar Lake Speedway, Travis Arenz accomplished more of the same at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14 moving up eight spots to claim yet another crowd-pleasing top five A-main showing.

Arenz opened the evening by qualifying 10th in the 27-car field with a lap of 11.724 seconds around the third-mile semi-banked egg-shaped oval.

The 17th-year competition fired off from the pole in the first IRA heat race before falling back to fifth on the opening lap as Logan Julien, Blake Nimee, Danny Schlafer and Dave Uttech swept past.

Following a yellow flag on lap 3, Arenz used the restart to power around Uttech to claim a fourth place finish in the eight-lap event.

The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion took off from the 12th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA main event and wasted no time working his way to the front.

By lap 5, Arenz had moved up to eighth before a three-car incident in turn four brought out the caution flag on lap 12. After another incident on the restart resulted in a red flag, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor moved up to sixth on lap 18.

The final caution flag appeared on lap 22, which set up a frantic final eight-lap dash to the finish. Arenz, who won the Northern Sport Mod track championship at 141 Speedway in 2016, worked his way into the top five on lap 23 before vaulting into fourth on lap 27 thanks to a few dynamic moves along the cushion.

Arenz went on to rack up his sixth top five A-main showing of the 2024 campaign with a strong fourth place finish in a race won by Jordan Goldesberry.

“With my main chassis having been damaged at Sturgeon Bay, I decided to put together one of my old 360 chassis for 141,” Arenz said. “To say the beginning of the night had struggles is an understatement. We had everything from the car not wanting to fire to a power steering line failure. Everything was very chaotic.

“We were finally able to get into our normal rhythm after the heat race,” he said. “I just wanted a solid finish in the A-main. I was able to find my groove and start picking cars off. I believe we had a car capable of winning the race.”

The team’s tentative plan is to enter an unsanctioned $4,250-to-win 410 Sprint Car event as part of the Fall Classic at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Winged Crate Sprint Cars, A Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.

Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 4:30 p.m. and racing at 5:30 p.m.

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

The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”

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 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 – Amy Bruechert Realty

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Amy Bruechert Reality back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Located at 1674 Eisenhower Road in De Pere, Amy Bruechert Realty has a passion for real estate. In her experience working as a realtor for over a decade, Bruechert has created lasting relationships, while guiding both buying and selling clients to reach their real estate goals with honesty, prompt communication, expertise and professionalism from start to finish, while working to make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

For more information on Amy Bruechert Reality, email amy.bruechertrealestate@gmail.com or call 706-482-8557.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, September 21 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (Tentative)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 17
IRA Events – 17
A-Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 11
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 12
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 13
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

September 18, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Arenz rebounds with sterling top five Cedar Lake Richert run

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz charged from the 16th starting position to place fourth in the 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A main at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 11, 2024 – Six days after crashing out of contention for a top finish at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team bounced back in a major way with a sterling performance in the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 7.

After forgoing the IRA’s stop at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 6 to allow extra time to button up his 25T entry following The Hill wreck, Arenz opened the $7,000-to-win Richert Memorial event by qualifying 24th in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.787 seconds.

The 17th-year competitor then advanced from the sixth starting position to nab a fourth place showing the fourth eight-lap IRA heat race and secure a spot in the 30-lap headline event.

“After finding significant frame damage on our main car, we used the spare car at Cedar Lake,” Arenz said. “One of our other motors got completed on Friday as well, so I was able to pick that up to put in the spare car. I was pretty frustrated with our qualifying results at Cedar Lake. I’m not used to driving the backup car as much as my main car and it handles differently.

“In the heat race, I knew I needed to at least pass one car and stay in that position,” he said. “The track kept having more and more moisture come out as the night progressed, so I needed to be strategic with what lines I ran and when. I did make a mistake and spun during the heat, but I was able to come back and earn a transfer position to the feature.”

The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion started 16th and wasted little time moving to the front of the top quality-filled field.

True to his hard-charging style, Arenz utilized every available racing line to slice his way to the front of the pack. In the closing stages of the race, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor found himself dueling with several 410 Sprint Car racing heavy hitters, including Scotty Thiel, Joel Myers Jr., Kerry Madsen and Justin Henderson.

Arenz used strong restarts in the closing stages of the race to pull out a strong fourth place showing and earn hard charger honors after advancing 12 spots in a race won by Danny Sams III.

The fourth place finish marked Arenz’s fifth top five and 10th top 10 showing in 15 IRA events during the 2024 campaign.

“I thought a lot about what changes I wanted to make for the feature,” Arenz said. “With the amount of moisture, the track still had come feature time, there were different things I could adjust to achieve similar reactions of the car. My biggest goal for the night was to finish a feature with this car. In all the times it has raced, I have never finished a race with it. So, it was huge to not only complete a feature but also earn the hard charger award.”

The 25T Travis Arenz Motorsports Team is scheduled to compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Following a rain out on May 26, the event is set to be the lone scheduled IRA appearance at 141 Speedway in 2024.

The IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Sport Mods and Pro Legends are also on the card with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing slated 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 Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”

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 – Jensen Sales & Service

Travis Arenz Motorsports is proud to have Jensen Sales & Service on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 racing season.

Located at W7031 State Road 28 in Cascade, Wis., Jensen Sales & Service has been providing quality vehicle and auto body repair service for a legion of satisfied customers since 2010.

In addition to its top-notch repair work, Jensen Sales & Service also features a wide selection of used vehicles.

To contact Jensen Sales & Service, call 920-528-8780 or email jensensales@frontier.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 16
IRA Events – 16
A-Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 10
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 12
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

September 11, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann experiences highs, lows in IRA northwestern jaunt

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann notched a sixth place finish in a 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 6. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 11, 2024 – Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing crew traversed the twists and turns of life on the road with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series to the broadest extent with a shimmering start and a disheartening finish in a two-race tour of northern and western Wisconsin at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior on Friday, Sept. 6 and Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The weekend opened at the four-tenths-mile high-banked Gondik Law Speedway in Superior for the annual Northern Nationals on Friday, Sept. 6 where Hartmann began the night with the 13th fastest qualifying time in the 25-car field with a lap of 15.531 seconds.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver then started and finished fifth in the first eight-lap IRA heat race to earn the 13th starting position in the 25-lap main event. Hartmann survived an attrition-filled main event, which saw just 12 competitors cross the finish line, with a solid sixth place effort behind race winner Danny Sams III.

It was Hartmann’s eighth top 10 A-main finish of the 2024 season and fourth straight IRA main event in which he improved positions from the start to the finish of the race.

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team traveled to three-eighths-mile high-banked Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial with a $7,000 first-place prize on the line.

On the way to the track, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team encountered misfortune when the team’s transport rig collided with horses gathered on the road. While the collision caused damage to the team’s truck and trailer, all team members escaped injury.

Once on track at Cedar Lake, the 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner qualified 20th in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.568 seconds before placing sixth after starting fifth in the fourth eight-lap heat race.

Hartmann then advanced to the 24-car Jerry Richert Memorial main event with a second place showing in the 12-lap IRA B main after starting the pole.

After starting 22nd, the fifth-year Sprint Car competitor moved up seven spots and was running in 15th position when the motor in his 87A machine expired on lap 28. He was credited with a 17th place finish in the 30-lap event, which went to Danny Sams III.

“Friday at Gondik Law didn’t start the greatest with a bad qualifying performance, but we were able to pass some cars in the feature and come out with a good finish,” Hartmann said. “On the way to Cedar Lake, we got into a road accident, which was not a good experience. I’m glad everyone walked away alright and nobody was hurt. We blew up a motor in the A main at Cedar Lake on Saturday night. We will get things figured out for Saturday at 141.”

Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are scheduled to with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Following a rain out on May 26, the event is set to be the lone scheduled IRA appearance at 141 Speedway in 2024.

The IRA Lightning Sprints, IMCA Sport Mods and Pro Legends are also on the card with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing slated to begin at 6 p.m.

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, 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 – Holler n Hills Bar & Grill

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to welcome back Holler n Hills Bar & Grill as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., Holler n Hills Bar & Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees, appetizers and drink options. In addition, Holler n Hills features live music, karaoke and special events on selected evenings.

To contact Holler n Hills, call (920) 783-8005, email hollernhills3@gmail.com or visit the Holler n Hills Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hollernhills/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 27
IRA Events – 20
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 14
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 18
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

September 11, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Arenz duels for IRA win, finishes runner-up at Plymouth

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz posted a strong runner-up performance with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 1. – Photos by JW’s Car and Raccing Photos.

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 4, 2024 – After claiming his first and, so far, only Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main victory last season at a track he knows better than any other, Travis Arenz came oh so close to racking 410 main event victory No. 2 with a large Sheboygan County Fair crowd on hand to spur on the home track driver Saturday, Aug. 31 at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

Arenz opened the night by qualifying 14th in the 27-car IRA field with a lap of 12.552 seconds. He then moved up three spots to place second from the fifth starting position in the second IRA heat race to advance to the 30-lap headliner.

The 2021 and 2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champion started 11th in the main event and moved up quickly utilizing the high and low lines around the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface.

The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver worked his way into the top five on lap 12 and moved into second on lap 18 before tracking down race leader Joel Myers Jr. in heavy lapped traffic to steal the lead on lap 21 just before a red flag appeared on the following lap for Shelby Bosie’s flip.

The 17th-year driver held the lead on the restart and paced the field for the next four laps before Myers Jr. regained the lead with a slide job on lap 26. Arenz had to settle for second and his fourth top five showing of the 2024 IRA season.

“Our night at Plymouth didn’t start off the best but we have definitely had worse,” Arenz said. “Starting outside of the top 10, I knew if I wanted any chance of winning, I needed to set the car up to run where I needed, find the fastest lane and make smart moves. Unfortunately, lap traffic killed my momentum with a few laps to go and I gave up the lead. It was a fun battle and I’m happy to bring home a strong podium finish.”Arenz’s fortunes weren’t nearly as good in the IRA’s debut appearance at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1

He opened the night with a solid second place qualifying with a lap of 12.427 seconds before moving up from fourth to second in the second IRA heat race to earn a spot in the dash for the eighth time during the 2024 campaign.

After improving from fourth to third in the four-lap IRA dash, Arenz fired off from the sixth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

Arenz’s luck went sour on lap 3 when he flipped his 25T machine in turn four while battling with Jake Blackhurst. With little visible damage, Arenz retreated to the work area and managed to return to the race at the rear of the field with a taped-up top wing, which had taken the brunt of the damage during the flip.

Following the restart, Arenz advanced quickly from 19th to 12th on lap 15 before the sideboard of the wing collapsed, which severely impeded the handling of his car. He held on the rest of the way to post a 16th place showing as Joel Myers completed the weekend sweep.

“At The Hill, we qualified well and felt good in the early part of the night,” Arenz said. “We had a good starting position in the A, but I made an error and ended up rolling the car. The damage to the top wing and other parts definitely made the car a handful and caused a bit further damage to some front-end components, but we survived the race. We also found some frame damage. However, we are still hoping to compete in Superior and Cedar Lake this weekend.”

The Travis Arenz 25T Motorsports Team continues to seek crew members to assist the team. Those interested can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” Arenz said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team is set to head north and west for a doubleheader weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition starting Friday, Sept. 6 at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. for the annual Northern Nationals.

The WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks and Midwest Mods will also be on the card.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing underway at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, Arenz and team will travel to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial.

The all-Sprint Car program will also feature the Midwest Power Series 360 Sprint Cars, Traditional Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints.

Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.

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

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 – Hair Fellers Barbershop

Travis Arenz Motorsports is proud to have Hair Fellers Barbershop on board as a sponsorship partner for the team’s rookie season of competition with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2023.

Owned and operated by Ann Lange, Hair Fellers Barbershop is located at 622 Madison Ave. in Howards Grove, Wis.

To learn more or to make an appointment, call 920-254-5198 or visit Hair Fellers Barbershop on Facebook and Instagram.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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

Friday, September 6 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 7 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 15
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 10
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 11
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

September 4, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann charges ahead, banks top 10 at The Hill

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann turned in a sixth place finish in the 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main in the IRA’s first-ever appearance at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1. – JW’s Car and Racing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 4, 2024 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team completed a two-race weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars competition with both speed and consistency tucked firmly in their back pocket after a pair of forward-moving showings at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31 and The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Sept. 1.

With a large Sheboygan County Fair Night crowd looking on, Hartmann kicked off the doubleheader weekend with a 19th place qualifying effort in the 27-car field based on a lap of 12.768 around the Plymouth, Wis. driver’s home track.

The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor started and finished seventh in the first eight-lap IRA heat race before starting third and placing fifth in the 12-lap IRA B-main to gain a transfer position to the evening’s 25-lap main event.

Despite being mired in the 23rd starting spot, the 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Rookie of the Year Award winner negotiated his way through two cautions and a red flag period to charge up eight spots and tally a 15th place finish in a race won by Joel Myers Jr.

One night later, the 87A racing team made the trek north to Sturgeon Bay for the first-ever IRA 410 Sprint Car event at The Hill Raceway.

Before a near-capacity crowd, Hartmann took an immediate liking to the slightly banked third-mile clay oval ripping off the sixth fastest qualifying lap in the 21-car field with a tour of the track in 12.667 seconds.

After starting and finishing third in the third eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann advanced to the IRA dash for the sixth time during the 2024 season. A fifth place showing in the first IRA dash gave Hartmann the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

The A-main saw Hartmann mix it up at the front of the field throughout the event. He pulled off several key passes along the low groove of the smooth and slick racing surface to come home with a sixth place showing behind race winner Joel Myers Jr.

The strong sixth place result marked the seventh top 10 A-main finish of the 2024 campaign for the 87A Hartmann Racing Team.

Throughout the two-race weekend, Hartmann advanced his 87A car 11 positions in A-main action.

“We felt like we had a good recovery going from a rough start to the night at Plymouth until the tires sealed over on a late race red in the A,” Hartmann said. “Coming into Sunday at The Hill, we didn’t know what to expect. It turned out to be a great night. We were a few spots short of a top five, but it was still a strong run. We’ll keep building on this momentum and work toward moving up a couple more spots this coming weekend.”

Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team are set to head north and west for a big weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action starting Friday, Sept. 6 at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. for the annual Northern Nationals.

The WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks and Midwest Mods will also be on the card.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing underway at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the 87A Hartmann Racing team will travel to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the prestigious 24th annual Jerry Richert Memorial.

The all-Sprint Car program will also feature the Midwest Power Series 360 Sprint Cars, Traditional Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints.

Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.

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, 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 – 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/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, September 6 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 7 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 14 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, September 27 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 25
IRA Events – 20
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 13
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 16
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

September 4, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Alex Pokorski takes Plymouth top 10, eyes MSA last two

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski notched his fourth heat race victory of the 2024 season in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 3, 2024 – Akright Auto Racing Team driver Alex Pokorski overcame the challenge of steering an uncooperative car to pull out a top 10 finish in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event held during the annual Sheboygan County Fair Night at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31

The West Bend, Wis. competitor qualified eighth in the 27-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Association field with a lap of 12.660 seconds to earn an outside front-row starting spot in the second eight-lap heat race. The fifth-year 360 Sprint Car racer grabbed the lead from the outside front row starting spot and rolled to his fourth PDTR-MSA heat race victory of the 2024 campaign.

The West Bend, Wis. competitor got off to a tough start in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event as he fell back to eighth in the running order by lap 5.

After dropping to 11th around the halfway point of the event, Pokorski advanced to ninth when Bill Taylor and Tyler Davis dropped out of the event following damage incurred during an incident in turn one on lap 21.

Following a single-file restart, Pokorski came home ninth in a race won by Justin Erickson.

“We had a pretty solid car for the heat race and it was nice to get a win,” Pokorski said. “We tried a different setup in the feature and it missed the mark. I had to fight the car most of the race. We will learn from it and move on to the next race.”

Alex’s father, Paul, also took another turn behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A machine on Saturday, Aug. 31 qualifying seventh overall with a lap of 12.557 seconds before starting third and placing second one spot behind race winner Alex Pokorski, who started third.

In the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event, Paul started fifth and quickly moved into third on lap 2 after sweeping past both Alex and Brandon Berth in the early going.

After suffering a flat tire and subsequent trip to the work area, Paul Pokorski collected an 18 place finish in the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Following a caution flag on lap 5, Paul’s machine suffered a flat right rear tire in an unusual fashion following slight contact on the restart, which forced him to the work area. After rejoining the field in the 19th spot, Paul held his own over the final 20 laps to post an 18th place showing.

“The car was very comfortable in qualifying and the heat race,” Paul said. “We made some small changes for the feature and it was feeling pretty good. I had a little help from behind and hit the back bumper of the car in front of me. I think our bumpers hooked and my front bumper came off and I ran it over. That flattened the right rear tire. The spare bumper the crew put on in the work area was a different size, which offset the car. It was not as good after the incident. The last half of the race was just trying to finish. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise really good night.”

With one event remaining in the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car season, Alex sits second in the points race 43 points behind points leader Ben Schmidt and five points ahead of Justin Erickson.

Alex currently stands fourth in the MSA Sprints standings nine points behind the third place car of Justin Erickson, 48 points behind present runner-up Brandon Berth and 90 points in the rear of point leader Ben Schmidt with two races remaining in the 2024 season.

With the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars off for the next two weekends, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team’s next scheduled race is an Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event as part of the Fall Classic at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 20.

The Winged Crate Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars, A Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bandits are also on the card.

Pokorski and the team will then close out the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track, which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints.

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

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

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 – Professional Plating

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have Professional Plating on board for the 2024 racing season.

Located at 705 Northway Drive in Brillion, Wis., Professional Plating Inc. was established in 1979 when Bob and Pat Endries, founders of Endries International, were looking for a dependable source of plating for the fasteners supplied to their customers. In May 1979, the zinc plating operation began with the barrel line being Professional Plating’s sole production area. In June 1983, the company expanded its zinc plating capabilities with the purchase of a Cyclemaster rack line.

Over the past 45 years, Professional Plating has grown into one of the largest electroplaters in the Midwest, in addition to a large powder coating operation and an electrocoat facility.

Today, Professional Plating offers a wide range of services, including coating and plating, quality systems, trucking, shipping and packaging.

In addition, Professional Plating has been a five-time Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Award winner for both plating and powder coating, taking home the prestigious award each year that it has been offered.

For more information on the top-of-the-line services Professional Plating has to offer, call 920-756-2153, email larry.dietz@proplating.com or visit https://www.proplating.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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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
Remaining 2024 Schedule

Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

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

Total Events – 14
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 11
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 14
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 10
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 11
Heat Race Victories – 4
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

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

Total Events – 3
Interstate Racing 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 – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
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 – 7
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

September 3, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Post approaches Plymouth A, 2024 season finale on tap

By Jeff  Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Randy Post just missed out on qualifying for the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 3, 2024 – In what has been a grab-bag type of season, Randy Post and the crew of the Randy Post No. 54 Racing Team came tantalizingly close to advancing to their sixth Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association main event of the 2024 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 31 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. held during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair.

The third-year 360 Sprint Car campaigner opened the night by qualifying 18th in the 27-car field with a lap of 12.929 seconds. From there, Post started eighth and finished seventh in the second eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race.

“The car felt okay to start the night, but it was a bit tight in both qualifying and the heat race,” Post said. “I wish we would have started off looser. I’m still adjusting to having more power with this new motor.”

Post launched from the sixth starting spot in the 12-lap PDTR-MSA B main needing to finish in the top seven to earn a spot in the 25-lap main event.

The Oostburg, Wis. resident endured a pair of caution flags and hovered in and around the seventh position throughout the race. On the final restart with two laps to go, Post’s No. 54 machine got shuffled back from seventh to ninth to miss out on an A-main berth by two spots.

It was the second consecutive week Post missed transferring to the PDTR-MSA A-main. On Friday, Aug. 23, Post was running sixth in the PDTR B-main with an A-main transfer position in sight when he was forced to retire from the race due to a throttle linkage issue.

Randy Post is set to close out the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association season with the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

“The B-main was very disheartening,” Post said. “While in a transfer spot with two laps to go, we restarted on the top, got freight trained, and missed the transfer. Although we were faster than a few cars that made the A, I can’t do anything but congratulate them. We need to figure out how to be faster earlier in the night because this whole ‘not making features two nights in a row’ thing is completely disappointing and hard to bring to terms. I’ve lost sleep on how to make that second groove work in our favor.”

Following three weeks off, Post is scheduled to put a lid on the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car campaign at the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Sept. 28, which will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprints.

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

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

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

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, 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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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 Remaining Schedule

Saturday, September 28–Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 9
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 7
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 9
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

September 2, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Erickson claims commanding PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car win

Myers Jr. doubles IRA 410 Sprint Car win tally

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

Justin Erickson of Plymouth collected his second career 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 31, 2024 – Sixth-year 360 Sprint Car competitor Justin Erickson of Plymouth schooled the field in applying the “how to win races” page from the dirt track racing 101 handbook to fend off past Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association champions Kurt Davis and Ben Schmidt on the way to his first 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Caar A-main victory of the 2024 season in front of a large Sheboygan County Fair Night crowd at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

In the 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event, Joel Myers Jr. of Sebastopol, Calif. collected his second consecutive IRA main event victory of the 2024 campaign at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

NASCAR stock car and sports car competitor Josh Bilicki of Menominee Falls paced the first three-quarters of the opening lap of the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event from the pole before second starter Justin Erickson slipped past Bilicki coming off of turn four to lead lap one.

Erickson pulled away from Bilicki over the next four laps before the first of four race stoppages occurred on lap 5 when Scott Conger of Eagle spun in turn two.

Two laps later, 32nd-year open-wheel veteran Paul Pokorski of West Bend slowed with a flat right rear tire to bring out the second caution flag of the event. The third caution appeared after another two laps were completed when Bilicki spun out of the runner-up spot in turn two to collect Brandon Berth of Cascade, who had been running third.

When the race returned to green flag action for an extended period, Erickson again flexed his muscle to pull out to a half-straightaway cushion on lap 15 as 2011 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car champion and current points leader Ben Schmidt of Plymouth, who started ninth, gave chase in second.

Meanwhile, two-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion and five-time MSA title winner Kurt Davis of South Milwaukee swept into the third spot from the seventh starting position on lap 20.

One lap later Bill Taylor of Boltonville flipped in turn one following contact with a lapped car to trigger a red flag on lap 21.

Following a single-file restart, the high-riding Davis powered around Schmidt to heist second from inside-dwelling Schmidt on lap 22. However, Erickson was not to be denied as he rocketed away from the field to earn his second career PDTR and MSA 360 Sprint Car main event win, his first A-main triumph since May 21, 2022.

With the victory, Erickson became the seventh different driver to score an Akright Auto PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main triumph in nine 2024 A-main events. His main event win also represented the eighth different main event winner in 12 MSA events during the 2024 campaign.

Davis placed second, Schmidt moved a step closer to wrapping up his second career PDTR and MSA championship by finishing third, 17th starter Eric Wilke of Genesee charged up 13 spots to come home fourth and Chris Clayton of Waldo also advanced 13 positions to round out the top five.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve got a win,” Erickson said. “The crew pours their heart out into this thing. Building our own motors that can compete with some of these guys is great. I love it.”

Schmidt extended his lead in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car points standings to 43 points over Alex Pokorski of West Bend and 48 points over Justin Erickson with just one event remaining on the 2024 schedule during the annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Outside front-row starter Scotty Thiel of Sheboygan powered around polesitter Mike Reinke of Howards Grove to gain the early advantage in the 30-lap IRA main event.

By lap 6, Thiel had built up a solid full straightaway lead over the field working the extreme high side of the track.

However, on lap 12, Thiel spun in turn three after racing in close quarters with a lapped car. Following a trip to the work area, Thiel rejoined the field at the rear of the 24-car field.

Two circuits later the second caution flag was displayed when fourth starter Kyle Schuett of Philo, Ill. jumped the cushion and hit the wall in turn two before two-time IRA champion and sixth starter Jake Blackhurst of Hannah City, Ill. made contact, as the two drivers dueled for second.

Joel Myers Jr. of Sebastopol, Calif. rolled to his second consecutive main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. by claiming the 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

When the race resumed, 12th starter Joel Myers Jr., who advanced from fourth to second following the Schuett-Blackhurst incident, powered forward to slide past Reinke and grab the lead exiting turn four on lap 16.

Meanwhile, two-time PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car champion Travis Arenz of Sheboygan Falls, who started 11th, slid underneath Reinke into second on lap 18.

The final 12 laps of the race proved to be intense as Arenz hunted Myers Jr. down with a cushion-pounding performance along the extreme high line of the well-manicured multi-groove third-mile clay oval. As the leaders weaved through slower traffic, Arenz dove underneath Myers Jr. to take over the top spot on lap 21.

One lap later, Shelby Bosie of Lincoln, Ill. flipped in turn four after contact with Myers Jr. Arenz controlled the restart at the head of the field, but Myers Jr. stayed focused on the top spot as the two leaders stayed glued to the high line, which extended close to the outside wall.

Myers Jr. stalked Arenz along the cushion until sliding past the three-time Plymouth Dirt Track division champion (2021-2022 PDTR 360 Sprint Car, 2013 Outlaw Compact) to wrestle away the top spot in thick lapped traffic on lap 26. Myers Jr. held on from there to post his second career IRA A-main victory, both of which have come at The Plymouth Dirt Track during the 2024 campaign.

Arenz earned a strong second place showing, 14th starter Blake Nimee of Oswego, Ill. placed third, Thiel stormed back from his lap 12 spin to advance from the rear of the field to take fourth and 2022 IRA champion Jordan Goldesberry of Springfield, Ill. placed fifth after starting 13th.

“Starting 12th, I got a lot of spots early and had luck with Jake [Blackhurst] wrecking out and the 9 [Kyle Schuett] car wrecking,” Myers Jr. said. “Then Travis [Arenz] got me in lapped traffic. I saw he couldn’t run as hard as I could. I knew if I could run five good laps, I could get him and that’s what happened.”

Kevin Karnitz of West Bend was victorious PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car B-main.

Tylar Rankin of Angola, Ind. captured the win in the 12-lap IRA 410 Sprint Car B-main.

Mike Reinke claimed fast qualifier honors in IRA 410 Sprint Car Series qualifying with a lap of 12.031 seconds.

Katelyn Krebsbach of Cascade captured the overall PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier award with a fast lap of 12.271 seconds.

The 12th event of the 2024 PDTR campaign, which was sponsored by Hemp Works of Waldo, featured a total of 54 Sprint Cars, including 27 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars and 27 IRA 410 Sprint Cars.

The next event at The Plymouth Dirt Track is the seventh annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Class on Saturday, Sept. 21 featuring the final race of the 2024 WBAM Dirt Kings Late Model Series, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks.

Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., qualifying will take place at 5 p.m. with racing to begin at 5:45 p.m.

Special event pricing will be in place. Grandstand admission is $25 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-11 with children ages 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes are $35.

The 2024 campaign will conclude at The Plymouth Dirt Track with the seventh annual Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships, which wraps up the season for four Wisconsin-based Sprint Car divisions – the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, IRA 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Cars, and IRA Lightning Sprints – on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 4:30 p.m. and “on-track action” scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Special event pricing will be in effect.

The 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Awards Ceremony is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at Racers Hall in Plymouth at 7 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.

AKRIGHT AUTO PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK RACING – MIDWEST SPRINT CAR ASSOCIATION 360 SPRINT CARS

A-Main (25 Laps): 1. 3-Justin Erickson [2]; 2. 39K-Kurt Davis [7]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt [9]; 4. 24X-Eric Wilke [17]; 5. 2-Chris Clayton [18]; 6. 14J-Joseph Hintz [11]; 7. 30-Doug Wondra [19]; 8. 11-Tony Wondra [20]; 9. 4-Alex Pokorski [4]; 10. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [15]; 11. 22B-Brandon Berth [3]; 12. 55P-Brady Portschy [21]; 13. 69S-TJ Smith [22]; 14. 09-Clayton Rossmann [14]; 15. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [16]; 16. 51-Chris Larson [12]; 17. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [10]; 18. 53A-Paul Pokorski [5]; 19. (DNF) 69-Bill Taylor [6]; 20. (DNF) 68T-Tyler Davis [13]; 21. (DNF) 24-Scott Conger [8]; 22. (DNF) 33M-Josh Bilicki [1]

B-Main (12 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [1]; 2. 24X-Eric Wilke [4]; 3. 2-Chris Clayton [7]; 4. 30-Doug Wondra [8]; 5. 11-Tony Wondra [9]; 6. 55P-Brady Portschy [2]; 7. 69S-TJ Smith [12]; 8. 12P-JJ Pagel [10]; 9. 54-Randy Post [6]; 10. 52-Cody Schlafer [5]; 11. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [11]; 12. 0-Robbie Pribnow [3]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 68T-Tyler Davis [1]; 2. 09-Clayton Rossmann [5]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth [4]; 4. 51-Chris Larson [2]; 5. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [6]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra [7]; 7. 0-Robbie Pribnow [3]; 8. 69S-TJ Smith [9]; 9. 12P-JJ Pagel [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Alex Pokorski [2]; 2. 53A-Paul Pokorski [3]; 3. 14J-Joseph Hintz [6]; 4. 69-Bill Taylor [4]; 5. 33M-Josh Bilicki [5]; 6. 2-Chris Clayton [9]; 7. 54-Randy Post [8]; 8. 52-Cody Schlafer [7]; 9. 55P-Brady Portschy [1]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 39K-Kurt Davis [1]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson [6]; 3. 24-Scott Conger [2]; 4. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [4]; 5. 35-Ben Schmidt [3]; 6. 30-Doug Wondra [8]; 7. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [5]; 8. 24X-Eric Wilke [7]; 9. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [9]

Qualifying 1: 1. 22B-Brandon Berth, 12.680 [6]; 2. 0-Robbie Pribnow, 12.730 [2]; 3. 51-Chris Larson, 12.917 [9]; 4. 68T-Tyler Davis, 12.959 [1]; 5. 69S-TJ Smith, 12.972 [8]; 6. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 12.997 [5]; 7. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 13.002 [7]; 8. 11-Tony Wondra, 13.038 [3]; 9. 12P-JJ Pagel, 13.051 [4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.540 [3]; 2. 53A-Paul Pokorski, 12.557 [6]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski, 12.660 [4]; 4. 55P-Brady Portschy, 12.720 [2]; 5. 33M-Josh Bilicki, 12.768 [1]; 6. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.783 [9]; 7. 52-Cody Schlafer, 12.906 [7]; 8. 54-Randy Post, 12.929 [8]; 9. (DNF) 2-Chris Clayton, 12.958 [5]

Qualifying 3: 1. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 12.271 [6]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.336 [9]; 3. 24-Scott Conger, 12.436 [5]; 4. 39K-Kurt Davis, 12.473 [1]; 5. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 12.517 [4]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson, 12.695 [8]; 7. 24X-Eric Wilke, 12.769 [7]; 8. 30-Doug Wondra, 12.993 [2]; 9. 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 15.479 [3]

BUMPER TO BUMPER INTERSTATE RACING ASSOCIATION 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES

A-Main (30 Laps): 1. 19-Joel Myers Jr [12]; 2. 25T-Travis Arenz [11]; 3. 79-Blake Nimee [14]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [13]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [3]; 7. 10W-Mike Reinke [1]; 8. 85J-Logan Julien [7]; 9. 3N-Jake Neuman [9]; 10. 12-Corbin Gurley [8]; 11. 7A-Will Armitage [18]; 12. 25-Danny Schlafer [17]; 13. 96-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 14. 4K-Kris Spitz [22]; 15. 87A-Austin Hartmann [23]; 16. 68-Dave Uttech [5]; 17. 16C-Tylar Rankin [19]; 18. 16-Anthony Knierim [16]; 19. 21-Will Gerrits [20]; 20. 8-Chase McDermand [21]; 21. 17-Dylan Winkel [10]; 22. 5-Zackary Sokol [24]; 23. (DNF) 3B-Shelby Bosie [15]; 24. (DNF) 9K-Kyle Schuett [4]

B-Main (12 Laps): 1. 16C-Tylar Rankin [9]; 2. 21-Will Gerrits [4]; 3. 8-Chase McDermand [2]; 4. 4K-Kris Spitz [6]; 5. 87A-Austin Hartmann [3]; 6. 5-Zackary Sokol [7]; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]; 8. 88-Chris Flick [1]; 9. 70W-Logan Wienke [5]

Dash 1 (4 Laps): 1. 10W-Mike Reinke [1]; 2. 2W-Scott Neitzel [2]; 3. 68-Dave Uttech [3]; 4. 85J-Logan Julien [4]; 5. 3N-Jake Neuman [5]

Dash 2 (4 Laps): 1. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 2. 9K-Kyle Schuett [1]; 3. 96-Jake Blackhurst [5]; 4. 12-Corbin Gurley [3]; 5. 17-Dylan Winkel [2]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [1]; 2. 19-Joel Myers Jr [6]; 3. 96-Jake Blackhurst [2]; 4. 10W-Mike Reinke [4]; 5. 25-Danny Schlafer [5]; 6. 17-Dylan Winkel [3]; 7. 87A-Austin Hartmann [7]; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder [9]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 9K-Kyle Schuett [1]; 2. 25T-Travis Arenz [5]; 3. 79-Blake Nimee [2]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. 12-Corbin Gurley [4]; 6. 7A-Will Armitage [7]; 7. 21-Will Gerrits [9]; 8. 5-Zackary Sokol [8]; 9. 8-Chase McDermand [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 3N-Jake Neuman [1]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry  [6]; 3. 85J-Logan Julien [4]; 4. 3B-Shelby Bosie [8]; 5. 16-Anthony Knierim [2]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [3]; 7. 88-Chris Flick [5]; 8. 70W-Logan Wienke [7]; 9. (DNF) 16C-Tylar Rankin [9]

Qualifying: 1. 10W-Mike Reinke,12.031 [16]; 2. 12-Corbin Gurley, 12.069 [3]; 3. 85J-Logan Julien, 12.158 [5]; 4. 17-Dylan Winkel, 12.207 [4]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel, 12.262 [19]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.293 [1]; 7. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 12.320 [21]; 8. 79-Blake Nimee, 12.353 [8]; 9. 16-Anthony Knierim, 12.353 [15]; 10. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.434 [13]; 11. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 12.450 [18]; 12. 3N-Jake Neuman, 12.457 [22]; 13. 25-Danny Schlafer, 12.523 [6]; 14. 25T-Travis Arenz, 12.552 [20]; 15. 88-Chris Flick, 12.562 [2]; 16. 19-Joel Myers Jr, 12.648 [14]; 17. 8-Chase McDermand, 12.695 [17]; 18. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.739 [11]; 19. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 12.768 [12]; 20. 7A-Will Armitage, 12.873 [10]; 21. 70W-Logan Wienke, 12.943 [7]; 22. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.947 [9]; 23. 5-Zackary Sokol, 13.099 [27]; 24. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 13.194 [23]; 25. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 13.234 [25]; 26. 21-Will Gerrits, 13.235 [24]; 27. (DNF) 16C-Tylar Rankin, 13.235 [26]

Hot Laps: 1. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.778 [19]; 2. 25T-Travis Arenz, 11.856 [20]; 3. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 11.877 [18]; 4. 7A-Will Armitage, 11.934 [10]; 5. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 11.938 [21]; 6. 85J-Logan Julien, 11.950 [5]; 7. 10W-Mike Reinke, 11.982 [16]; 8. 3N-Jake Neuman, 11.986 [22]; 9. 17-Dylan Winkel, 11.994 [4]; 10. 12-Corbin Gurley, 12.028 [3]; 11. 79-Blake Nimee, 12.044 [8]; 12. 16-Anthony Knierim, 12.055 [15]; 13. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.087 [11]; 14. 8-Chase McDermand, 12.099 [17]; 15. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 12.109 [12]; 16. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.191 [1]; 17. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.295 [13]; 18. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.303 [25]; 19. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 12.447 [23]; 20. 5-Zackary Sokol, 12.483 [27]; 21. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.535 [9]; 22. 25-Danny Schlafer, 12.565 [6]; 23. 88-Chris Flick, 12.757 [2]; 24. 70W-Logan Wienke, 13.056 [7]; 25. 21-Will Gerrits, 13.132 [24]; 26. (DNS) 19-Joel Myers Jr; 27. (DNS) 16C-Tylar Rankin

September 1, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Post returns to PDTR-MSA field, mechanical gremlins linger  

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

After being away from the track due to motor woes, Randy Post returned to Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23. – JW’s Car and Raccing photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – After a month-long absence from Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car competition, Randy Post returned to the seat of the Randy Post Racing No. 54 machine at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23 with hopes of building off a career-best sixth place A-main showing in his most recent PDTR appearance on Saturday, July 20.

After suffering motor issues, which prevented him from turning a competitive lap in an MSA event in his most recent outing at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, July 26, Post had been out of action for three consecutive weekends before getting back at it on Aug. 23.

The third-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car campaigner opened the night by qualifying 20th overall in the 29-car field with a 13.194-second tour of the 74-year-old third-mile clay oval.

From there, Post lined up seventh and came home seventh in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA heat race, which put him in the 12-lap B-main needing a top six finish to lock into the 25-lap PDTR-MSA main event.

Post rolled off sixth in the 12-lap PDTR MSA B main and was holding his own in the sixth position until the halfway point when he was forced to retire from the race due to a throttle linkage issue. The night came to an early end for the Oostburg, Wis. driver with an 11th place B-main finish.

“The beginning of the night was a little weird because we had some issues originally that I had fixed, but we never started the car again to make sure that was the issue,” Post said. “In qualifying, I was more worried about watching the temperature and listening to the motor to make sure it was running well while knowing we were in a stacked heat and starting in the back. I just wanted to try to move up as far as we could since I knew our chances of making it into the feature through the heat were very slim.

“The car was handling very well in the B-main and we were holding the transfer spot,” Post said. “Then the throttle linkage broke, ending our night. That’s fixed now and we will work on our regular maintenance this week to be better for my favorite race night of the year during the Sheboygan County Fair.”

The Randy Post Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

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

The Randy Post Racing pit crew members are Kirby and Nicole Post, Tiffany and Thomas Chamberlain, Brendan Ostrowski, Erin Schneider, Colton Chamberlain, 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 – Sunset Auto Service

Randy Post Racing is thrilled to have Sunset Auto as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 campaign.

Located at 1194 Fond du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Sunset Auto Service is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center, which has served Sheboygan County and beyond since 2002.

The experts at Sunset Auto Service specialize in general services, car and truck care, inspections and emissions, under-car services, brakes, tires, engine and transmission, engine maintenance, transmission services, heating and cooling services, electrical services, electronic services and miscellaneous services on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles.

To contact Sunset Auto Service, call 920-467-6890, email sunsetautoservice@gmail.com or visit https://sunsetautoservice.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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 Remaining Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28–Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

Randy Post Racing
360 Sprint Car
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 8
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 8
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 5
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

August 27, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Alex Pokorski scores top five Plymouth-MSA run, Fair Night race on tap

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski turned in a fourth place showing in a 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23. – Shawn Mueller Photography

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2024 – With the final laps of the 2024 season in sight, Alex Pokorski and the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team crew strung together a strong top five A-main showing in a 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The West Bend, Wis. competitor opened the night by qualifying eighth in the 29-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Association field.

After starting second in the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski came home third to earn a berth in the 25-lap headliner.

The 2023 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car Most Improved Award winner fired off from the outside front row starting spot in the 25-lap main event and fell back to fourth in the early going before being cycled back to fifth near the halfway point of the event.

Following a red flag and two yellow flags, Pokorski utilized the third and final caution flag restart to bolt past T.J. Smith into fourth on lap 20. Pokorski maintained the fourth spot the rest of the way in a race won by Scotty Thiel.

“We had a fuel leak issue in qualifying, which we fixed for the heat race,” Pokorski said. “Following the heat race, we tuned up the fuel some more for the feature to get it right, along with some other adjustments to the car. The track was very nice again, which made for good racing. We lost a spot on the first two restarts by being in the wrong lane. We then got one spot back on the final restart when we started in the preferred lane. It was a solid night, just not what we needed to close up points on the guys ahead of us in the point standings.”

With two races remaining in the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car season, Pokorski stands second, 34 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt in the chase for the season points title.

Pokorski also sits third in the MSA 360 Sprint Car point standings, 34 points behind second-place Brandon Berth and 85 behind point leader Ben Schmidt with three races left in the 2024 MSA campaign.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event, along with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair at Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

On-track action is scheduled to commence at 5 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at floracing.com.

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 – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend as a sponsorship partner for the 2024 season.

Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.

For more information on  Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit http://www.lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com

 Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase – Akright Auto

Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has 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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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
Remaining 2024 Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

 

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

Total Events – 13
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 10
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 13
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 10
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

 

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

Total Events – 3
Interstate Racing 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 – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
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 – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

August 27, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Anvelink rules Plymouth Dirt Kings, season titles go to Sorce, Schmidt

Thiel, Kafka, Brass bank A-main victories

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Nick Anvelink of Bonduel racked up his second straight Late Model A-main victory and 28th career WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour win in the 30-lap main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos 

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 23, 2024 – Two weeks after claiming a 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series A-main victory with a late-race pass, it was a case of déjà vu as six-time WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour champion and current point leader Nick Anvelink of Bonduel pulled off another winning move in the closing laps en route to victory in the 30-lap 106.5 The Buzz Dirt Kings Tour Late Model A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.

Scotty Thiel of Sheboygan made a rare appearance behind the wheel of Randy Sippel’s 39s car payoff as he rolled to victory in the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car main event.

Scott Kafka of Cleveland led wire to wire en route to his first career 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main victory. Will Sorce of Franklin secured his second career PDTR Grand National season championship with a sixth-place finish.

PDTR rookie Logan Brass of Howards Grove captured his first career 25-lap Sheboygan Falls B Mod A-main win. At the same time, Travis Schmidt of Waldo wrapped up his initial PDTR B Mod season title.

Outside front row starter Troy Springborn of Shawano used the high groove to outpower six-time PDTR Late Model and two-time Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series champion, who started on the pole, into the lead on the opening lap of the 30-lap Dirt Kings Late Model main event.

The two accomplished veteran drivers dueled side-by-side in the initial laps, while Nick Anvelink, who started fourth, moved into third on lap 3. Anvelink then charged into pressure Mueller for second on lap 6 and quickly closed the gap on Springborn on lap 7 before the first of five caution flags was displayed on lap 8 when five-time PDTR Late Model champion Justin Schmidt of Cleveland slowed in turn one.

Mueller used a strong restart to slip past Anvelink into second on lap 9 before pressuring the high-riding Springborn for the lead along the low groove on lap 10.

Two laps later, 2020 Dirt Kings Tour champion Justin Ritchie of New London spun in turn four to bring out the second caution. After one lap of green flag action, Charlie Schmidt spun in turn four to bring out the third yellow flag of the race.

Another strong restart from Mueller pushed the familiar blue and red No. 89 into the lead along the low groove on lap 14. Three laps later, Anvelink dove past Springborn with a slide job in turn four to advance into second.

The leaders were approaching slower traffic when the fourth and final caution flag was displayed for Shawn Miller of Gillett, who spun in turn four, on lap 26. Two laps later, Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha spun along the front stretch to draw the fifth and final caution flag of the event.

Anvelink hounded Mueller following the final restart and used an outside-in move in turns three and four to cut off Mueller’s inside line and sweep into the top spot on the second to last lap on the way to his 28th career Dirt Kings Late Model Tour A-main victory, fourth career PDTR Late Model A-main win and second consecutive A-main triumph of the 2024 season at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

After losing the lead twice to Anvelink in the closing laps over the course of the last two Late Model A-mains at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Mueller had to settle for second. 2014 PDTR Late Model champ Mitch McGrath of Waukesha moved up to place fourth and Mike Mullen of Seymour started and finished fifth.

Inside third row starter T.J. Smith of Greenville bolted in to challenge polesitter Scotty Thiel for the lead along the low line on the opening lap of the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car A-main.

Scotty Thiel of Sheboygan secured the victory in the 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 Friday, Aug. 23.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Smith had surged into the lead on lap 2 just as a red flag was displayed when Katelyn Krebsbach of Cascade flipped hard along the back stretch. Following the restart, 2011 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth rode the cushion to swing into fifth on lap 3 from his eighth starting position.

The hard-charging Schmidt then bolted around fifth starter Brandon Berth of Cascade and second starter Alex Pokorski of West Bend to assume third on lap 8.

Thiel, who is the current Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series points leader, caught the rear of the field on lap 9, which allowed Smith to cut the lead gap a bit.

A yellow flag appeared on lap 11 when Spyder Akright rolled to a stop in turn four. The ensuing restart saw Schmidt dive low to sneak past Smith into the runner-up spot on lap 12.

Four laps later, the cushion-pounding Thiel was enjoying a half-straightaway advantage when he caught up to the back of the pack again. Brady Portschy then brought out the final caution flag of the event when he slowed in turn four on lap 19.

Thiel commanded the restart and cruised away from Schmidt over the final six laps on the way to his fourth career PDTR 360 Sprint Car main event win and 14th career MSA 360 Sprint A-main victory in his first PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car start of the 2024 season.

With the win, Thiel became the sixth different driver to claim an A-main victory in the eight PDTR-MSA A-mains conducted at The Plymouth Dirt Track in 2024.

Schmidt came home second to maintain his PDTR and MSA points lead, Berth finished third, Pokorski placed fourth, while two-time PDTR and five-time MSA 360 Sprint Car champion Kurt Davis of South Milwaukee moved up from the seventh starting spot to finish fifth.

Scott Kafka seized the lead on the opening lap of the 25-lap Grand National main event from the pole position and third starter Chad Espen of West Bend followed in second.

Scott Kafka of Cleveland notched his first career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Oostburg Automotive 25-lap A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

By lap 6, Kapka held a solid quarter-straightaway lead on Espen before 2022 PDTR Grand National champion Luke Scholten of Oostburg passed second starter Jason Juech of Plymouth to take over third.

On lap 10, Espen cut into Kapka’s gap before the lone caution flag of the race came out on lap 16 when Derek Kaat of Plymouth spun in turn four. Scholten attempted to use the outside lane to pressure Espen for second place following the restart.

However, Espen fended off the challenge, while Scholten dropped back to fourth on lap 18. Kafka continued to hold down the lead over the final seven laps on the way to his first career PDTR Grand National A-main triumph.

Will Sorce of Franklin nailed down his second Oostburg Automotive Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand National season championship The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Espen finished second, 2018 PDTR Grand National champion Tyler Kulow of Plymouth finished third, after starting seventh, two-time PDTR Grand National champ and seven-time division champion at The Plymouth Dirt Track Brian Gilles of Plymouth placed fourth after starting 10th and Scholten rounded out the top five.

Polesitter Tim Thrun of Horicon surged into the lead on the drop of the green flag of the 25-lap B Mod main event with third starter Ryan Pafford of Kiel in tow. From there, Thrun proceeded to build up an impressive full-straightaway cushion over Pafford by lap 10.

Thrun maintained a stranglehold on the lead, while first-year PDTR B Mod competitor Logan Brass advanced into second lap 17. The first of three caution flags appeared on lap 18 when Barrett Hummelmeier of Beaver Dam spun in turn two.

Logan Brass of Howards Grove raced to his initial A-main victory in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring Plymouth Dirt Track Racing B Mod main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos 

Sixth starter Geoff Zdroik of Rubicon charged into third before a pair of caution flags were displayed in rapid succession for the spinning cars of Barrett Hummelmeier on lap 18 and Jonathon Baumann on lap 22.

Brass utilized the ensuing single-file restart to his advantage to duck underneath Thrun and gain the top spot on lap 23. The third and final caution flag came out on lap 24 when Hummelmeier spun in turn two.

Following a single-file green-white-checkered flag, Brass proved to be too much for his closest pursuers as he bolted away to nail down his first career PDTR B Mod main event win.

Travis Schmidt of Waldo wrapped up his second Oostburg Automotive Plymouth Dirt Track Racing B Mod season championship at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Geoff Zdroik placed third, Thrun wound up third, seventh starter Spencer Long of Sheboygan Falls finished fourth and eighth starter Brandon Knepprath rounded out the top five.

Bill Taylor Boltonville won the 12-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car B-main.

Austin Zdroik of Ashippun collected the victory in the 12-lap B Mod B-main.

Brad Mueller claimed fast qualifier honors in Super Six Late Model Series qualifying with a lap of 13.479 seconds.

Ben Schmidt earned the overall PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier award with a top lap of 12.645 seconds.

The 11th event of the 2024 PDTR campaign, which was sponsored by Kriete Truck Centers, drew a season-high 94 total entries, including 29 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, 26 B Mods, 21 Dirt Kings Late Models and 18 Grand Nationals.

The next PDTR racing program will take place during the 2024 Sheboygan County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31, featuring the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars, along with the PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars.

The event will include an early start time with on-track action commencing at 5 p.m.

The 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Awards Ceremony is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at Racers Hall in Plymouth at 7 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 WABAM DIRT KINGS TOUR LATE MODELS

WABAM 30 (30 Laps): 1. 15-Nick Anvelink [4]; 2. 89-Brad Mueller [1]; 3. 74-Mitch McGrath [8]; 4. 81-Troy Springborn [2]; 5. 99M-Mike Mullen [5]; 6. 3-Brett Swedberg [6]; 7. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [9]; 8. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [20]; 9. 5-Lukas Postl [14]; 10. 77-Bill Edler [12]; 11. 51-Chris Oertel [16]; 12. 89R-Kolton Roehl [18]; 13. 55-Joe Bongiorno [17]; 14. 99-Sawyer Specht [21]; 15. 21M-Shawn Miller [15]; 16. D1-Turk Letizia [13]; 17. (DNF) 10S-Taylor Scheffler [7]; 18.  (DNF) 22-Charlie Schmidt [3]; 19. (DNF) 70-Justin Ritchie [10]; 20. (DNF) 79-Jim Schmidt [11]; 21. (DNF) 97-Justin Schmidt [19]

Autoworx Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 81-Troy Springborn [1]; 2. 99M-Mike Mullen [2]; 3. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [3]; 4. 70-Justin Ritchie [5]; 5. D1-Turk Letizia [4]; 6. 51-Chris Oertel [6]; 7. (DNF) 97-Justin Schmidt [7]

Klink Equipment Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 22-Charlie Schmidt [1]; 2. 3-Brett Swedberg [2]; 3. 74-Mitch McGrath [3]; 4. 79-Jim Schmidt [4]; 5. 5-Lukas Postl [5]; 6. 55-Joe Bongiorno [6]; 7. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [7]

Ken’s Sports Inc. Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 89-Brad Mueller [1]; 2. 15-Nick Anvelink [3]; 3. 9Z-Jayme Zidar [2]; 4. 77-Bill Edler [4]; 5. 21M-Shawn Miller [6]; 6. 89R-Kolton Roehl [7]; 7. 99-Sawyer Specht [5]

Autoworx Qualifying 1: 1. 81-Troy Springborn, 13.755 [6]; 2. 99M-Mike Mullen, 13.902 [7]; 3. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 13.910 [2]; 4. D1-Turk Letizia, 13.920 [4]; 5. 70-Justin Ritchie, 13.932 [5]; 6. 51-Chris Oertel, 14.111 [1]; 7. 97-Justin Schmidt, 14.162 [3]

Klink Equipment Qualifying 2: 1. 22-Charlie Schmidt, 13.612 [2]; 2. 3-Brett Swedberg, 13.659 [4]; 3. 74-Mitch McGrath, 13.699 [3]; 4. 79-Jim Schmidt, 13.865 [5]; 5. 5-Lukas Postl, 13.984 [6]; 6. 55-Joe Bongiorno, 14.156 [1]; 7. 24S-Jayden Schmidt, 14.181 [7]

Ken’s Sports Inc Qualifying 3: 1. 89-Brad Mueller, 13.479 [6]; 2. 9Z-Jayme Zidar, 13.581 [1]; 3. 15-Nick Anvelink, 13.730 [3]; 4. 77-Bill Edler, 13.766 [5]; 5. 99-Sawyer Specht, 14.194 [4]; 6. 21M-Shawn Miller, 14.839 [2]; 7. (DNS) 89R-Kolton Roehl, 14.194

 

AKRIGHT AUTO PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK RACING 360 SPRINT CARS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 39S-Scotty Thiel [1]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [8]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth [5]; 4. 4-Alex Pokorski [2]; 5. 39K-Kurt Davis [7]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson [4]; 7. 69S-TJ Smith [3]; 8. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [11]; 9. 0-Robbie Pribnow [9]; 10. 14J-Joseph Hintz [10]; 11. 2-Chris Clayton [15]; 12. 69-Bill Taylor [17]; 13. 11-Tony Wondra [16]; 14. 51-Chris Larson [13]; 15. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [19]; 16. 24-Scott Conger [6]; 17. 24X-Eric Wilke [20]; 18. 55P-Brady Portschy [21]; 19. 09-Clayton Rossmann [14]; 20. 16-Anthony Knierim [18]; 21. 53A-Spyder Akright [22]; 22. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [12]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 69-Bill Taylor [2]; 2. 16-Anthony Knierim [3]; 3. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [1]; 4. 24X-Eric Wilke [4]; 5. 55P-Brady Portschy [5]; 6. 53A-Spyder Akright [10]; 7. 46-Kevin Ruh [11]; 8. 52-Cody Schlafer [9]; 9. 7L-Ellie Hensley [8]; 10. 55S-Ryan Sawusch  [12]; 11. (DNF) 54-Randy Post [6]; 12. (DNF) 66T-Tristan Koenings [7]; 13. (DNS) 30-Shane Wenninger

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 22B-Brandon Berth [2]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [4]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson [1]; 4. 24-Scott Conger [3]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor [6]; 6. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [5]; 7. 54-Randy Post [7]; 8. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 14J-Joseph Hintz  [1]; 2. 39K-Kurt Davis [4]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski [2]; 4. 69S-TJ Smith [3]; 5. 66T-Tristan Koenings [6]; 6. 53A-Spyder Akright [7]; 7. 24X-Eric Wilke [5]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [3]; 2. 51-Chris Larson [1]; 3. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [2]; 4. 09-Clayton Rossmann [5]; 5. 16-Anthony Knierim [4]; 6. 52-Cody Schlafer [7]; 7. 55P-Brady Portschy [6]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 0-Robbie Pribnow [3]; 2. 39S-Scotty Thiel [4]; 3. 2-Chris Clayton [2]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra [1]; 5. 46-Kevin Ruh [7]; 6. 7L-Ellie Hensley [5]; 7. (DNS) 30-Shane Wenninger

Qualifying 1: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.645 [6]; 2. 24-Scott Conger, 12.680 [3]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth, 12.738 [5]; 4. 3-Justin Erickson, 12.767 [4]; 5. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 12.789 [2]; 6. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.875 [1]; 7. 54-Randy Post, 13.197 [7]; 8. 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 16.366 [8]

Qualifying 2: 1. 39K-Kurt Davis, 12.649 [1]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith, 12.817 [7]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski, 12.857 [6]; 4. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.944 [4]; 5. 24X-Eric Wilke, 13.115 [5]; 6. 66T-Tristan Koenings, 13.203 [3]; 7. 53A-Spyder Akright, 13.641 [2]

Qualifying 3: 1. 16-Anthony Knierim, 12.989 [1]; 2. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 12.992 [5]; 3. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 13.002 [4]; 4. 51-Chris Larson, 13.044 [3]; 5. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 13.137 [2]; 6. 55P-Brady Portschy, 13.161 [6]; 7. 52-Cody Schlafer, 13.482 [7]

Qualifying 4: 1. 39S-Scotty Thiel, 12.912 [1]; 2. 0-Robbie Pribnow, 12.921 [2]; 3. 2-Chris Clayton, 13.196 [3]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra, 13.231 [7]; 5. 7L-Ellie Hensley, 13.325 [5]; 6. 30-Shane Wenninger 13.422 [6]; 7. 46-Kevin Ruh, 13.731 [4]

 

OOSTBURG AUTOMOTIVE GRAND NATIONALS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 23-Scott Kafka [1]; 2. 72E-Chad Espen [3]; 3. 24K-Tyler Kulow [7]; 4. 89-Brian Gilles [10]; 5. 80-Luke Scholten [9]; 6. 14X-Will Sorce [11]; 7. 42-Jason Juech [2]; 8. 14W-Seth Westimayer [12]; 9. 6-Dick Hed [5]; 10. 95-Donny Kulow [4]; 11. 53W-Dustin Weiss [6]; 12. 67-Brad Keith [17]; 13. 17X-Mark Kuhfuss [14]; 14. 34-Steven Weber [8]; 15. 54-Austin Yancey [15]; 16. 35-Jared Weiss [13]; 17. 23B-Trent Bogart [18]; 18. 15-Derek Kaat [16]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 24K-Tyler Kulow [4]; 2. 89-Brian Gilles [5]; 3. 23-Scott Kafka [2]; 4. 95-Donny Kulow [3]; 5. 35-Jared Weiss [1]; 6. 23B-Trent Bogart [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 14X-Will Sorce [5]; 2. 42-Jason Juech [2]; 3. 6-Dick Hed [3]; 4. 34-Steven Weber [4]; 5. 67-Brad Keith [6]; 6. 54-Austin Yancey [1]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 72E-Chad Espen [2]; 2. 53W-Dustin Weiss [3]; 3. 80-Luke Scholten [4]; 4. 14W-Seth Westimayer [5]; 5. 17X-Mark Kuhfuss [6]; 6. (DNS) 15-Derek Kaat

 

SHEBOYGAN FLOORING B MODS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 89-Logan Brass [5]; 2. 18Z-Geoff Zdroik [6]; 3. 12T-Tim Thrun [1]; 4. 59S-Spencer Long [7]; 5. 17-Brandon Knepprath [8]; 6. 2WZ-Aaron Butterbrodt [12]; 7. 66-Steve Lorier [17]; 8. 26-Ryan Pafford [3]; 9. 6Z-Jim Zdroik [13]; 10. 19-Parker Glander [4]; 11. 73-Rory Welch [15]; 12. 67-Vince Jung [14]; 13. 3Z-Austin Zdroik [16]; 14. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [18]; 15. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [2]; 16. 70-Jonathon Baumann [11]; 17. 117-Jim Juneau [20]; 18. 11B-Brad Buckman [19]; 19. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [10]; 20. 3-Travis Schmidt [9]

B Main: 1. 3Z-Austin Zdroik [1]; 2. 66-Steve Lorier [2]; 3. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [5]; 4. 11B-Brad Buckman [6]; 5. 117-Jim Juneau [3]; 6. XV-Don Marquart [7]; 7. 117B-Tom Barnharst [10]; 8. 18-Miranda Sandholm [4]; 9. (DNS) 25S-Steve Ellis; 10. (DNS) 9-Hunter Larson; 11. (DNS) 31W-Kelan Wolfe

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 12T-Tim Thrun [1]; 2. 19-Parker Glander [5]; 3. 3-Travis Schmidt [8]; 4. 59S-Spencer Long [7]; 5. 6Z-Jim Zdroik [6]; 6. 3Z-Austin Zdroik [4]; 7. 18-Miranda Sandholm [3]; 8. XV-Don Marquart [2]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 18Z-Geoff Zdroik [6]; 2. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [2]; 3. 89-Logan Brass [5]; 4. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [8]; 5. 67-Vince Jung [9]; 6. 66-Steve Lorier [7]; 7. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [3]; 8. 25S-Steve Ellis [1]; 9. 117B-Tom Barnharst [4]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Ryan Pafford [3]; 2. 70-Jonathon Baumann [8]; 3. 2WZ-Aaron Butterbrodt [9]; 4. 17-Brandon Knepprath [7]; 5. 73-Rory Welch [5]; 6. 117-Jim Juneau [2]; 7. 11B-Brad Buckman [1]; 8. (DNF) 9-Hunter Larson [6]; 9. (DNF) 31W-Kelan Wolfe [4]

August 24, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Arenz cues up pair of 8ths in IRA Wilmot, Angell Park action

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz racked up two eighth place A-main showings with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – Although going about it in two different ways the end result was the same for Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 18.

With a Kenosha County Fair Night crowd looking on, Arenz’s night at Wilmot got off to a slow start with a late draw leading to a 22nd place qualifying run out of the 27 cars in attendance with a lap of 13.836 seconds.

The 17th-year competitor started eighth and placed one spot short of an A-main transfer spot with a seventh place showing in the first eight-lap IRA heat race. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion then placed second after starting third in the 12-lap IRA B main to advance to the evening’s 30-lap IRA headliner.

As he has on a couple of other occasions this year, Arenz flipped the switch into hard charger mode in moving up from the 20th starting spot to come home with an impressive eighth place showing in the 30-lap IRA A-main.

“Like normal, I didn’t draw well, which caused us to qualify very late in the group at Wilmot,” Arenz said. “The track was pretty tricky as it was dry in some spots and had a lot of moisture in others. I didn’t hit my marks the best, so our outcome wasn’t where we needed to be. After starting deep in the heat race and realizing there wasn’t going to be a lot of passing happening, we had to run the B-main. We made quite a few adjustments to our setup and rolled out 20th for the A-main. I love racing at Wilmot and typically have good results there. After struggling early in the night, advancing 12 spots in the feature was what we needed. While doing maintenance on Sunday morning we found that our chassis is bent, which could be part of the struggle we had at Wilmot.”

One night later at Angell Park Speedway, Arenz enjoyed a much smoother and consistent night of racing. He opened by qualifying sixth overall in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.288 seconds before advancing from the third starting spot to place second in the third eight-lap IRA heat race.

Arenz then rolled off fourth before placing fifth in the first four-lap IRA dash to gain the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

The 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact Four-Cylinder and 2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod champion negotiated his way through three caution flags and a red flag which included an open red period to register an eighth place main event finish.

The weekend pair of eighth place showings pushed Arenz’s number of top 10 A-main finishes to six in the 13 IRA Sprint Car Series events the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team has contested during the 2024 campaign.

“At Angell Park, we had a lot better qualifying position, and the heat race results put us in the dash,” Arenz said. “We started in the back of the dash, but it still allowed us a ninth place starting position in the feature. There’s not much to say about the feature results, as I bounced around that same position the entire race. All in all, we are ready to regroup and move on to Plymouth in a couple of weeks for the fair night race.

“I am still looking for another set of crew hands to help for the remainder of the season and, hopefully, for seasons to come,” he said. “Anyone with an interest can reach out to me for more info.”

Those interested in assisting the team as a crew member can send a direct message to Travis through the Travis Arenz Motorsports Facebook page.

Following an off weekend, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team will compete in a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card. On-track action begins at 5 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for IRA Sprint Car Series action, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 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 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 – Roth’s Auto Restoration

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have Roth’s Auto Restoration back as a sponsorship partner for the team’s sophomore season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2024.

Located at 113 Balsam Road in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Roth’s Auto Restoration has specialized in collision and auto body repair since 2008, providing exact color matching, paintless dent repair, car and motorcycle painting among many more services. Roth’s Auto Restoration service technicians are ASE-certified, Axalta paint-certified and PPG paint-certified to ensure the best match for all vehicles. In addition to auto body repair, Roth’s Auto Restoration also offers base mechanical services such as brake work, tires, wheel balances and oil changes, along with free estimates and insurance work.

To contact or learn more about Roth’s Auto Restoration, call 920-980-0098, email tompainter1@yahoo.com or visit www.rothsautorestoration.com.

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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 13
IRA Events – 13
A Main Victories – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 8
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

August 21, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Hartmann posts career-best IRA showing at Wilmot Raceway

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann turned in his sixth top-10 A-main showing of the 2024 season with a ninth place finish in the 30-lap Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event during the Kenosha County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 21, 2024 – As one of the most frequented tracks on the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series circuit, negotiating the nuances of Wilmot Raceway has been an ongoing work in progress for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team during the past three seasons of IRA competition at the tricky three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval nestled in the tiny community of Wilmot, Wis.

Hartmann, who posted a strong fifth place A-main finish in an unsanctioned 410 Sprint Car race at Wilmot on May 6, 2023, scored his first top 10 main event showing in IRA competition at the venerable speed plant by placing ninth in the annual Kenosha County Fair Night racing program on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The evening started well for the third-year IRA 410 Sprint Car Series driver as he ripped off the sixth fastest qualifying time in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.241 seconds on the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.

Hartmann then turned in a fifth place showing after starting third in the third eight-lap IRA Sprint Car Series heat race to earn his fifth IRA dash appearance of the 2024 campaign.

After starting third and placing fourth in the second four-lap IRA dash, the 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner launched from eighth in the 30-lap IRA main event.

Hartmann hovered around the eighth, ninth and 10th positions throughout the event before turning in a ninth-place A-main showing in a race won by Greg Wilson.

It was Hartmann’s sixth top 10 A-main finish of the team’s 2024 campaign.

One night later, Hartmann and the team traveled to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the annual Corn Fest event with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Hartmann opened the night by qualifying 18th in the 27-car field with a lap of 13.762 seconds. From there, the fifth-year Winged Sprint Car competitor started and finished sixth in the third eight-lap IRA heat race to advance to the A-main.

After starting 16th in the 30-lap main event, Hartmann survived four race stoppages, including one red flag featuring an open red session, and drove a clean, consistent race to improve two positions on the way to a 14th place finish behind the winning car of Joe B. Miller.

“We had a good night at Wilmot,” Hartmann said. “We definitely didn’t need the caution in the feature. It broke our momentum. We didn’t have a great night at Angell Park. The car came to life finally with about 10 laps to go and I managed to get by a couple more cars before the checkered. We are looking forward to the IRA doubleheader at Plymouth and Sturgeon Bay over the Labor Day weekend.”

Following an off weekend, the 87A Hartmann Racing team will embark on a doubleheader Labor Day holiday weekend with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series starting Saturday, Aug. 31 during a Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

The Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars are also on the card with on-track action slated to begin at 5 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, the team will venture north to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. for the first-ever IRA Sprint Car Series event to be held at the slightly banked third-mile clay oval, along with the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series and Stock Cars.

Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

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, 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 – Shufflebotham Tree Service

Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding and snow removal with fully insured service and free estimates.

Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, Sept. 1 – The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2024 Statistics

Total Events – 23
IRA Events – 20
World of Outlaws Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 1
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 14
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 5
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

August 21, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Alex Pokorski tallies IRA 410 seat time, hones in on MSA 360 home stretch

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski turned in an 18th place showing in his second career Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2024 – Alex Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team tacked on a few more pages to their 410 Sprint Car notebook during the team’s third start of the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season on Sunday, Aug. 18 in the annual Corn Fest event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis.

The 2023 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Most Improved Driver Award winner fired up the night by qualifying 22nd in the 27-car field after circling the historic third-mile clay oval in 13.858 seconds.

After rolling off eighth in the first IRA eight-lap heat race, Pokorski placed ninth, which put him in the 12-lap B main needing to finish in the top six to earn an A-main berth.

The West Bend, Wis. driver responded by advancing two spots from the eighth starting position to gain a berth in his second career 30-lap IRA 410 Sprint Car Series main event with a sixth place showing.

Pokorski survived four race stoppages, including a red flag leading to an open red period, to move up six spots from his 24th starting perch and claim an 18th place A-main finish in a race won by Joe B. Miller.

The result equaled Pokorski’s 18th place showing in his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car Series A-main at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 24.

“It was a fun night,” Pokorski said. “I feel pretty comfortable in the 410 car. We battled with engine heat issues all night. Hopefully, we can fix that.”

Pokorski was scheduled to compete in a Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car event on Saturday, Aug. 17, which was cancelled due to rain.

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for the final four races of the 2024 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association season starting with a PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car event on Friday, Aug. 23 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The 360 Sprint Cars will be joined by the Dirt Kings Late Model Tour, as well as the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods for the final points night of the 2024 campaign for both divisions.

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

The event will be available to view via live stream via watchfye.tv.

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 – 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 360 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.

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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

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

Total Events – 12
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

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

Total Events – 3
Interstate Racing 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 – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
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 – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

 

 

 

August 20, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Alex Pokorski paces strong Akright Auto Racing Team Plymouth Dirt Track effort

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski (4) placed fifth and Paul Pokorski took 10th in Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 13, 2024 – The father-son driving tandem of Alex and Paul Pokorski and the members of the Akright Auto Racing Team turned in one of the best overall performances of the 2024 season with both drivers posting top-10 A-main showings in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Alex Pokorski opened the evening by qualifying fifth overall in the 21-car PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car field after touring the third-mile clay oval in 12.680 seconds

After lining up fourth in the third eight-lap heat race, the fifth-year PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car competitor slipped past Billy Kreutz on lap five en route to a third-place showing.

Following the 10-car invert, the West Bend driver started the 25-lap main event from the seventh starting spot. Alex took advantage of the smooth, wide and multi-groove racing surface to advance to fourth after sweeping past Tony Wondra on lap 10.

A restart on lap 14, pushed Alex back to fifth in the running order, where he finished the race won by Ben Schmidt. It was Alex’s third top-five main event finish and eighth top-10 showing in 12 MSA events contested thus far during the 2024 campaign.

Alex heads into the final four events of the 2024 PDTR 360 Sprint Car campaign second in the chase for the division title, 27 points behind point leader Ben Schmidt.

“It was a lot of fun and the track was very racey,” Alex said. “I had a close call at the end when I hooked the cushion, which cost us a position or two. It ended up being a solid night.”

Paul Pokorski qualified seventh overall out of 21 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car entries after turning in a lap of 12.743 seconds.

He started the first eight-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car heat race outside the front row before powering around polesitter Tony Wondra to take the lead in turn two of the opening lap.

The 32-year racing veteran held off T.J. Smith in the closing laps to wrap up his second heat race victory of the 2024 season.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion took off from the fifth starting spot in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA A-main and held his own inside the top 10 throughout the event on the way to a 10th place showing, which marked his second top-10 A-main finish of the 2024 season in six events behind the wheel of Spyder Akright’s 53A car.

“I thought last night went okay,” Paul said. “It seemed like the most consistent night we’ve had so far this year. The car was pretty good for qualifying, but my laps could’ve been a little smoother. I thought the heat race went really well. In the feature, we could’ve been a touch better. Overall, I’m happy with the way things went. I think for running a part-time schedule, we’re doing alright. It takes a little longer to learn things and make progress when we only run some of the races. I have to thank Aaron and Fred Pederson and Dan Hoerig for all their hard work each week on the 53A car whether I’m driving or Spyder [Akright] is driving.”

The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up for a doubleheader weekend of 360 and 410 Sprint Car racing competition. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Alex will compete with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The program will include special guest appearances from the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and Street Stock divisions with the PDTR Grand Nationals and B Mods also featured.

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

For those unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed on www.watchfye.tv.

One night later, Alex is scheduled to wheel the team’s 410 Sprint Car with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. during the annual Corn Fest event.

The Badger Midgets will also be on the card. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with open ceremonies slated at 6 p.m.

The event will be available to view via live stream at Floracing.com.

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 – Ace Hardware ( Sheboygan Falls and Kiel locations)

The Alex Pokorski – Akright Auto Racing Team is pleased to have the Ace Hardware locations in Sheboygan Falls and Kiel, owned by Dick Fotsch, on board as sponsorship partners for the 2024 racing season.

Located at 1246 Fond Du Lac Ave. in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Falls Ace Hardware opened in September 2013. As a locally owned and managed Ace Hardware store, Falls Ace Hardware is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Known for being ‘the Helpful Place,’ the staff of Falls Ace Hardware offers its customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.

To contact Falls Ace Hardware, call 920-467-2900 or visit fallsace.com.

Kiel Ace Hardware is located at 1120 State Highway 67 in Kiel, Wis. To contact Kiel Ace Hardware, call 920-894-3000.

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.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

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, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Sunday, August 18 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)
Friday, September 20 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360)
Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360)

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

Total Events – 12
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 9
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 12
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Heat Race Victories – 3
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 – 6
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 2
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

August 13, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson

Anvelink steals A-main triumph, Mueller wears PDTR Super Six Late Model Series crown

Schmidt, Richards, Thomas bag A-main wins

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Nick Anvelink of Bonduel claimed his third career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model A-main victory in the 30-lap 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series 2024 season finale main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 10, 2024 – In his first appearance of the 2024 season at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Nick Anvelink of Bonduel utilized a late-race restart to slip past Random Lake’s Brad Mueller of Random Lake on the way to a $5,000 victory in the 30-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series 2024 season finale A-main at the venerable third-mile clay oval in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

On the strength of a second place finish in the main event, Brad Mueller secured his second consecutive Super Six Late Model Series title and a record sixth Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model championship.

Former PDTR and Midwest Sprint Car Association champion and current point leader Ben Schmidt of Plymouth captured the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car A-main

Jake Richards of Neshkoro scored a wire-to-wire victory in the 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National main event.

Cole Thomas of Franklin survived an incident-plagued time-shortened 21-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod A-main to claim his second A-main victory of the season in PDTR competition.

Outside front-row starter Mike Mullen of Seymour used the high groove to move around polesitter Brad Mueller and secure the initial lead of the 30-lap Super Six Late Model Series main event.

On lap 5, Nick Anvelink, who started third, moved in to challenge the high-riding Mueller for second along the inside lane. The two celebrated veteran competitors exchanged the runner-up spot before Mueller cleared Anvelink to maintain the spot on lap 9.

Brad Mueller of Random Lake secured his second straight 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series title and track record sixth career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model championship with a second place finish in the 30-lap 2024 season finale main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Meanwhile, Mullen caught up to the rear of the field on lap 9. Five laps later he found himself immersed in dense two-wide lapped traffic, which allowed Mueller and Anvelink to surge in to make it a three-way battle for the top spot.

With Mullen wedged in behind a pair of slower cars, Mueller used a high move in turn two on lap 16 to take over the top spot before the first of two caution flags appeared on lap 17 when Shawn Miller of Gillett spun in turn two.

On the restart, Anvelink dove low to power past Mullen and briefly challenge Mueller for the lead along the inside line of the smooth, slick, and multi-groove racing surface.

However, Mueller fended off Anvelink’s advances to maintain the lead along the cushion. The running order at the head of the pack stayed locked in place until the second caution flag flew on lap 27 when Kurt Moeller of Kaukauna spun along the back stretch.

Following a single-file restart, Anvelink reeled off a perfectly executed low-to-high short slider move to wrestle the top spot away from Mueller exiting turn four. The six-time WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour champion went on to secure his third career PDTR Late Model A-main victory and take home a big $5,000 first-place check in a rare appearance at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

“I saw Brad [Mueller] had his quarter panel ripped off, which probably wasn’t helping him near the end of the race,” Anvelink said. “I was able to get a run on that last restart, which ended up being just what we needed to end up with the win. They’ve done a great job with this series. I wished we would have been able to make it for more of these races this year, but it just didn’t work out for us schedule-wise. I have to thank everyone involved in making this happen. It was a fun race tonight.”

Mueller placed second to nail down back-to-back Super Six Late Model Series titles. In addition, Mueller moves to the top of the list of drivers who have competed in the PDTR Late Model division over the past 20 years by securing his sixth career track championship.

Mullen finished third, 2014 PDTR Late Model champion Mitch McGrath of Waukesha placed fourth after starting seventh and fourth starter Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha rounded out the top five.

The action was equally hot and heavy in the 25-lap 360 Sprint Car main event, as 1998 and 1999 Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Winged Super Modified champion Billy Kreutz of Kiel jumped out to the lead from the pole position.

Former Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car champion and current point leader Ben Schmidt of Plymouth posted his second Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory of the 2024 season in the 25-lap PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos Racing season

On lap 4, 14-year-old 360 Sprint Car rookie Joseph Hintz of Burnett moved in from this third starting spot to challenge the cushion-pounding Kreutz along the low groove. Meanwhile, 2011 PDTR and MSA champion Ben Schmidt rode the high line from his sixth starting spot into third on lap 6.

Two laps later, Kreutz, Hintz and Schmidt became embroiled in a heated three-car tussle for the point with Hintz surging into the lead on lap 11 as Schmidt pulled off a slide job to roll past Kreutz into second exiting turn four.

On lap 13, Schmidt shot into the lead along the cushion in turn two. One lap later, the lone caution flag appeared following a Josh Bilicki of Menominee Falls spin in turn two.

Schmidt darted away from the field on the ensuing restart while Kreutz battled back to regain second from Hintz on lap 17.

The 25-year racing veteran cruised over the final 10 laps of the race to secure his second PDTR A-main victory and third overall MSA win of the 2024 campaign.

In addition, Schmidt moved into third place on the all-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main victory list by claiming his 24th main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track, while also claiming his 45th career MSA A-main triumph to tie five-time MSA champion Brandon McMullen of Oshkosh for third on the all-time MSA victory list.

Kreutz notched a PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car career-best second place showing, Hintz was third, fourth starter T.J. Smith of Greenville placed fourth and seventh starter Alex Pokorski of West Bend completed the top five.

Polesitter Jake Richards outdueled outside front-row starter Jake Wiroll of Sheboygan to grab the lead on the first lap of the Grand National main event. By lap nine, Richards had built up a half-straightaway cushion over Wiroll.

Jake Richards of Neshkoro led flag-to-flag en route to his first career 25-lap Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main victory at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos Racing season

On lap 10, fourth starter Scott Kafka of Cleveland was dueling with Wiroll for second when a flat tire on Kafka’s machine brought out the first of three race stoppages.

With sixth starter Nick Schumacher of Eagle his new pursuer, Richards again powered away from the field on the restart as two-time PDTR Grand National champ and seven-time overall track champion at The Plymouth Dirt Track Brian Gilles of Plymouth slowed with a flat tire before Jared Weiss of Fond du Lac made contact with Gilles’ disabled car along the front stretch to produce another caution on lap 11.

A four-car incident, which blocked the backstretch, forced a red flag on lap 13. Following the final restart, Schumacher stayed close to Richards during the second half of the race, as action raged behind them with four drivers racing in close quarters for third place in the closing laps.

Richards went on to post his first career PDTR Grand National A-main victory in very limited appearances at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Schumacher finished second, seventh starter Steven Weber of Plymouth took third, 2019 PDTR Grand National champ Tyler Kulow of Plymouth placed fourth after starting eighth and defending PDTR Grand National-co-champion and current point leader Will Sorce of Franklin moved up from the 13th starting position to finish fifth.

Rookie Zachary Schmidt of West Bend assumed the early lead in the B Mod main event from the pole, while fifth starter Cole Thomas mounted an early charge to the front assuming second on lap 3 and taking over the lead from Schmidt with a low move in turn four.

Cole Thomas of Franklin notched his second 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod main event triumph of the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing campaign at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos Racing season

The first of five caution periods came on lap 6 with a five-car incident on turn two. By lap 9, Thomas had built up a huge half-lap advantage over seventh starter Spencer Long of Sheboygan Falls.

The ensuing 12 laps were interspersed with four more caution flags with Barrett Hummelmeier’s run from the 11th starting spot into second on lap 18 highlighting the green flag action.

The fifth caution flag displayed upon the completion of lap 21 prompted the race to end due to the 25-minute time limit.

Thomas posted his second PDTR B Mod A-main victory of the 2024 season and his career at The Plymouth Dirt Track. Hummelmeier finished second, Long wound up third, Brandon Knepprath of Boltonville moved up from the ninth starting position to place fourth and PDTR B Mod point leader Travis Schmidt of Plymouth advanced from the 12th starting spot to finish fifth.

Hunter Larson of Oshkosh won the B Mod B main.

Brad Mueller claimed fast qualifier honors in Super Six Late Model Series qualifying with a lap of 13.261 seconds.

Brandon Berth of Cascade earned the overall PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier award with a quick lap of 12.608 seconds.

The 10th event of the 2024 PDTR campaign, which was sponsored by Mayer Automotive, drew 79 total entries, including 23 B Mods, 21 PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Cars, 20 Late Models and 15 Grand Nationals.

The A-main winners in each division received additional pay from Judy Deicher in memory of her late husband, Dave Deicher, who was a longtime supporter of racing at The Plymouth Dirt Track as a Winged Super Modified and Sportsman driver, as well as a flagman.

The next PDTR racing program on Saturday, Aug. 17 will include special guest appearances from the Midwest Legends Dirt Series and Street Stock divisions.

The PDTR 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 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Awards Ceremony is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at Racers Hall in Plymouth at 7 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 (30 Laps): 1. 15-Nick Anvelink [3]; 2. 89-Brad Mueller [1]; 3. 99M-Mike Mullen [2]; 4. 74-Mitch McGrath [7]; 5. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [4]; 6. 70-Justin Ritchie [5]; 7. 77-Bill Edler [6]; 8. D1-Turk Letizia [9]; 9. 22-Charlie Schmidt [11]; 10. 99-Sawyer Specht [12]; 11. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [13]; 12. 42-Paul Niznik [16]; 13. 55B-Joe Bongiorno [15]; 14. 21X-Kurt Moeller [18]; 15. 79-Jim Schmidt [14]; 16. 10-Paul Parker [19]; 17. 21M-Shawn Miller [17]; 18. 97-Justin Schmidt [20]; 19. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [10]; 20. 54-Kevin Baldry [8]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 15-Nick Anvelink [2]; 2. 70-Justin Ritchie [1]; 3. 74-Mitch McGrath [3]; 4. 24S-Jayden Schmidt [4]; 5. 9N-Tom Naeyaert [5]; 6. 42-Paul Niznik [7]; 7. (DNF) 10-Paul Parker [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 99M-Mike Mullen [3]; 2. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [2]; 3. 99-Sawyer Specht [1]; 4. 22-Charlie Schmidt [4]; 5. 79-Jim Schmidt [5]; 6. 55B-Joe Bongiorno [7]; 7. 21X-Kurt Moeller [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 89-Brad Mueller [3]; 2. 77-Bill Edler [1]; 3. D1-Turk Letizia [2]; 4. 54-Kevin Baldry [5]; 5. 21M-Shawn Miller [4]; 6. (DNS) 97-Justin Schmidt

Qualifying 1: 1. 74-Mitch McGrath, 13.841 [5]; 2. 15-Nick Anvelink, 13.947 [1]; 3. 70-Justin Ritchie, 14.084 [2]; 4. 24S-Jayden Schmidt, 14.177 [3]; 5. 9N-Tom Naeyaert, 14.261 [6]; 6. 10-Paul Parker, 14.456 [4]; 7. 42-Paul Niznik, 14.594 [7]

Qualifying 2: 1. 99M-Mike Mullen, 13.637 [4]; 2. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 13.761 [1]; 3. 99-Sawyer Specht, 13.885 [6]; 4. 22-Charlie Schmidt, 13.994 [3]; 5. 79-Jim Schmidt, 14.078 [7]; 6. 21X-Kurt Moeller, 14.403 [5]; 7. 55B-Joe Bongiorno, 14.661 [2]

Qualifying 3: 1. 89-Brad Mueller, 13.261 [3]; 2. D1-Turk Letizia, 13.875 [4]; 3. 77-Bill Edler, 13.908 [6]; 4. 97-Justin Schmidt, 14.162 [2]; 5. 21M-Shawn Miller, 14.225 [5]; 6. 54-Kevin Baldry, 14.269 [1]

AKRIGHT AUTO PLYMOUTH DIRT TRACK RACING 360 SPRINT CARS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt [6]; 2. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [1]; 3. 14J-Joseph Hintz [3]; 4. 69S-TJ Smith [8]; 5. 4-Alex Pokorski [7]; 6. 69-Bill Taylor [4]; 7. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [10]; 8. 3-Justin Erickson [12]; 9. 11-Tony Wondra [2]; 10. 53A-Paul Pokorski [5]; 11. 22B-Brandon Berth [20]; 12. 09-Clayton Rossmann [15]; 13. 30-Doug Wondra [18]; 14. 24-Scott Conger [9]; 15. 46-Kevin Ruh [17]; 16. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [13]; 17. 51-Josh Bilicki [14]; 18. 24X-Eric Wilke [16]; 19. 98M-Ron Malec [19]; 20. 12P-JJ Pagel [11]; 21. (DNS) 51T-Shane Wenninger

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 53A-Paul Pokorski [2]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith [4]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt [3]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra [1]; 5. 51-Josh Bilicki [7]; 6. 46-Kevin Ruh [6]; 7. 24X-Eric Wilke [5

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 69-Bill Taylor [1]; 2. 24-Scott Conger [2]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [3]; 4. 14J-Joseph Hintz [5]; 5. 12P-JJ Pagel [6]; 6. 09-Clayton Rossmann [7]; 7. (DQ) 22B-Brandon Berth [4]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Justin Erickson [1]; 2. 51T-Shane Wenninger [2]; 3. 4-Alex Pokorski [4]; 4. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [3]; 5. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [5]; 6. 30-Doug Wondra [6]; 7. 98M-Ron Malec [7]

Qualifying 1: 1. 69S-TJ Smith, 12.666 [5]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.704 [1]; 3. 53A-Paul Pokorski, 12.743 [6]; 4. 11-Tony Wondra, 12.905 [2]; 5. 24X-Eric Wilke, 13.211 [7]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh, 13.427 [3]; 7. (DNF) 51-Josh Bilicki [4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 12.619 [2]; 2. 24-Scott Conger, 12.639 [6]; 3. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.772 [1]; 4. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.799 [4]; 5. 12P-JJ Pagel, 12.940 [5]; 6. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 12.996 [7]; 7. (DQ) 22B-Brandon Berth, 12.608 [3]

Qualifying 3: 1. 4-Alex Pokorski, 12.680 [4]; 2. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 12.916 [1]; 3. 51T-Shane Wenninger, 12.963 [5]; 4. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.161 [2]; 5. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 13.162 [3]; 6. 30-Doug Wondra, 13.441 [6]; 7. 98M-Ron Malec, 13.924 [7]

OOSTBURG AUTOMOTIVE GRAND NATIONALS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 8-Jake Richards [1]; 2. 47-Nick Schumacher [6]; 3. 34-Steven Weber [7]; 4. 24K-Tyler Kulow [8]; 5. 14X-Will Sorce [13]; 6. 53W-Dustin Weiss [9]; 7. 95-Donny Kulow [15]; 8. 23-Scott Kafka [4]; 9. 42-Jason Juech [14]; 10. 15-Derek Kaat [5]; 11. 54-Austin Yancey [11]; 12. 89-Brian Gilles [10]; 13. 52W-Jack Wiroll [2]; 14. 5M-Nate Ruh [3]; 15. 35-Jared Weiss [12]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 8-Jake Richards [1]; 2. 23-Scott Kafka [4]; 3. 5M-Nate Ruh [3]; 4. 47-Nick Schumacher [5]; 5. 53W-Dustin Weiss [7]; 6. 54-Austin Yancey [2]; 7. 14X-Will Sorce [8]; 8. 95-Donny Kulow [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 89-Brian Gilles [7]; 2. 52W-Jack Wiroll [1]; 3. 24K-Tyler Kulow [6]; 4. 34-Steven Weber [5]; 5. 15-Derek Kaat [4]; 6. 35-Jared Weiss [2]; 7. 42-Jason Juech [3]

SHEBOYGAN FLOORING B MODS

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 91-Cole Thomas [5]; 2. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [11]; 3. 59S-Spencer Long [7]; 4. 17-Brandon Knepprath [9]; 5. 3-Travis Schmidt [12]; 6. 73-Rory Welch [6]; 7. 66-Steve Lorier [10]; 8. 89-Logan Brass [14]; 9. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [1]; 10. 26-David Paskiewicz [17]; 11. 9-Hunter Larson [16]; 12. 29S-Scott Quarnstrom [18]; 13. XV-Don Marquart [2]; 14. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [19]; 15. 19-Parker Glander [3]; 16. 11B-Brad Buckman [13]; 17. 25S-Steve Ellis [20]; 18. 69-Travis Kleindl [4]; 19. 32Z-Andy Welter [8]; 20. 9R-Matthew Roehl [15]

B Main: 1. 9-Hunter Larson [1]; 2. 26-David Paskiewicz [2]; 3. 29S-Scott Quarnstrom [3]; 4. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [5]; 5. 25S-Steve Ellis [6]; 6. 18-Miranda Sandholm [7]; 7. 54-Michael Strean [4]; 8. (DNS) 54S-Ryan Spoehr

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 33H-Barrett Hummelmeier [7]; 2. 17-Brandon Knepprath [6]; 3. 73-Rory Welch [5]; 4. 69-Travis Kleindl [4]; 5. 11B-Brad Buckman [3]; 6. 18-Miranda Sandholm [8]; 7. 29S-Scott Quarnstrom [1]; 8. 25S-Steve Ellis [2]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Cole Thomas [4]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [7]; 3. 59S-Spencer Long [5]; 4. XV-Don Marquart [2]; 5. 89-Logan Brass [3]; 6. 9-Hunter Larson [6]; 7. 54-Michael Strean [1]; 8. (DNF) 54S-Ryan Spoehr [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11S-Zachary Schmidt [1]; 2. 19-Parker Glander [3]; 3. 66-Steve Lorier [6]; 4. 32Z-Andy Welter [5]; 5. 9R-Matthew Roehl [7]; 6. 26-David Paskiewicz [4]; 7. (DNF) 31W-Kelan Wolfe [2]

August 11, 2024 / by Jeff Pederson