By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) October 29, 2019 – As one of the most determined and dedicated drivers and team owners in the pit area, Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car racer Paul Pokorski has sacrificed quite a bit to put an open-wheel race car on the track on a week-in-and-week-out basis over the past 27 years.

During the 2019 campaign, the West Bend competitor put together a pair of solid top-10 finishes in the Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car point standings.

In all, Pokorski recorded four top-five finishes and 12 top-10 A-main showings to go along with two heat race wins and one B-main triumph in 26 events during the 2019 season. Pokorski wound up fifth in the final MSA point standings and ninth in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings.

“It was a so-so season,” Pokorski said. “We had some good runs early in the year, and some not so good runs. We really struggled during the second half of the year.  I certainly wish it would have gone better, but we still had some fun.”

The 2019 campaign got off to a strong start for Pokorski as he led the opening 15 laps of the season-opening Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A main on May 4 before coming home with a season-best third-place finish.

Pokorski followed that up with a sixth-place A-main showing at Plymouth on May 11, before a B-main incident forced him to miss out on qualifying for an MSA A main for the first time since June 17, 2017 on May 25.

On Sunday, May 26, Pokorski made his lone Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series start of the season, which yielded a 16^th-place finish at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek.

On June 1, Pokorski placed ninth at Plymouth before notching a 10^th-place showing at Angell Park in Sun Prairie during the first MSA doubleheader weekend of the 2019 season. The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion tallied an 11^th-place showing at Plymouth on June 8 before racking up a strong fourth-place finish at Plymouth on June 15.

On June 21 at SK Speedway in Unity Pokorski rallied from an late-race incident, which resulted in a flat tire, to salvage a 13^th-place finish. One night later at Plymouth on June 22, Pokorski posted another 13^th-place showing in A-main action.

With a season-high 40 MSA cars checked in on June 28 at Plymouth, Pokorski posted his third consecutive 13^th-place finish in A-main action. Pokorski came home 10^th in MSA competition at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam on July 3 and was challenging for fifth at TNT Speedway in Three Lakes before contact with another car forced him to retire from the race with a broken axle and resulted in a 14^th-place finish.

On Friday, July 12, Pokorski recorded another 10^th-place finish in the MSA’s first of two appearances at Outagamie Speedway Powered by EWSC Racing in Seymour. During the National Anthem parade lap at Outagamie Speedway, Pokorski carried the black flag on the track in honor of beloved MSA and Pokorski Motorsports supporter Dave “Hagar” Nelson, who passed away on July 5.

The following night was Remembering Randy Tracy Night at The Plymouth Dirt Track on July 13 and Pokorski was running near the top 10 in the A main when he got caught up in an incident in turn two, which forced out of the race with a 21^st-place finish.

Pokorski added yet another 10^th-place showing at Angell Park Speedway on July 21 before coming home 13^th in A-main action at Plymouth on July 25.

On a night honoring Pokorski Motorsports friend and supporter Dave “Hagar” Nelson, Pokorski enjoyed one of his best nights of the 2019 season registering a heat race victory before storming to a fifth-place showing in the A main event at Outagamie Speedway Powered by EWSC Racing in Seymour on Aug. 2.

Pokorski put together another strong MSA doubleheader weekend with an eighth place finish at Plymouth on Aug. 10 before charging from 15^th to fourth at Angell Park Speedway on Aug. 11.

The tide turned back to the negative side the following week as Pokorski went down a lap in the early going of the A main at Plymouth before posting an 18^th-place finish on Aug. 17.

The team bounced back to notch a seventh-place finish at Plymouth on Aug. 23, while the MSA’s return to Beaver Dam Raceway for the first time since 2014 netted an 11^th-place showing for Pokorski on Aug. 24.

In front of a jam-packed grandstand of fans at Plymouth during the Sheboygan County Fair, Pokorski posted a 12^th-place showing on Aug. 31 before placing 15^th at Plymouth on Sept. 14.

The 2019 season came to close on an inauspicious note on Sept. 28 at Plymouth as Pokorski was caught up in a multi-car incident on the frontstretch of the A-main, which resulted in a heat race flip. After the Pokorski Motorsports crew and other supporters in the pit area scrambled to get the car together, Pokorski was able to get the car back on the track for the B main. However, he was unable to transfer to the A main with a seventh-place showing in the B to bring the 2019 campaign to a conclusion.

In picking out a highlight of his 2019 season, it is no surprise that Pokorski points to a race at one of his favorite tracks on a night honoring one of his team’s most loyal supporters.

“We had a good night at Seymour during our second date there for the season, which was in honor of our late friend Dave ‘Hagar’ Nelson,” Pokorski said. “We won our heat and ran a solid top-five in the A main. I was pretty happy with the result and being able to pay tribute to our friend. That night stands out to me as the highlight of the season.”

On the flip side, Pokorski said the team was challenged by various hurdles, roadblocks and mishaps throughout the 2019 season.

“We had several poor pill draws, which hurt us,” Pokorski said. “We struggled at times to find speed even when the car felt good. We also had too many minor crashes, which set us back.”

With the majority of the MSA events drawing 30 to 40 cars, Pokorski admitted that both the quantity and quality of the field provided a stiff challenge each and every night during the 2019 campaign.

“With the large car counts we had every night, I did feel some extra pressure to perform,” Pokorski said. “Just making the A main was tough pretty much every night. In talking with the other drivers, I got the feeling most everyone felt more pressure this year. That’s good because competition is what it’s all about.”

Pokorski has indicated that the 2020 season will see him race on a part-time basis, while his son, Alex, will also get a chance to steer the familiar No. 4 machine in a handful of events.

“We intend to run most of the MSA schedule,” Pokorski said. “We have a family wedding and a few other family obligations that may take priority after all these years. I plan to start and finish the year driving. Alex will drive most of the middle part of the season unless he has a work or school conflict.”

In addition, Pokorski is planning to end his tenure fielding and driving his own car at the conclusion of the 2020 season.

“I originally planned to stop racing when our oldest (Alex) started college because of the financial strain,” Pokorski said. “However, we made it work. Now our daughter has also started college and it’s time to start saving more for retirement and other things. That’s something we haven’t done enough of over the years.

“We have had great help from sponsors over the years, but a lot of the cost still fell on us,” he said. “I’m not complaining, as I know that’s the case for a lot of guys. However, the financial aspect of it is a factor in the decision. I’d race another 28 years if it wasn’t!”

Looking beyond 2020, Pokorski isn’t sure what his racing future might hold. However, he does know that he would like to stay involved in the sport in some way.

“I don’t know yet what I might do to stay connected to racing when the 2020 season is over,” Pokorski said. “I know I want to do something. Continuing to drive is an option if the right opportunity comes along. Driving for someone else would definitely be my first choice.

“Another option is helping someone who wants more help and who I enjoy working with,” he said. “I would also consider helping the MSA as an official as well, depending on what they need.”

Pokorski is thankful to all those who have helped him pursue his racing dreams every year since 1993.

“I always have to thank my family and friends who have helped for so many years and continue to do so,” Pokorski said. “Our sponsors, many of whom have been involved in some way for many years, are greatly appreciated as well.  I can’t tell them all enough how much I truly appreciate them.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 26

MSA events – 25

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 12

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 17, 2019 – Following a 15^th-place showing in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car competition on Saturday, Sept. 14, Paul Pokorski and the members of his Pokorski Motorsports team are looking forward to closing out the 2019 campaign on a high note with a Midwest Sprint Car Association doubleheader weekend at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 27 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Pokorski was among 28 PDTR 360 Sprint Car drivers signing in to do battle in the second-to-last race of the 2019 season at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion lined up third in the fourth PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race and dropped back to fourth in the running order on the opening lap as Ben Schmidt slipped past.

On lap 3, Shane Wenninger worked around Pokorski to drop the blue No. 4 machine to fifth. Three laps later, Pokorski gained back one spot as he worked the low groove to move past Schmidt into fourth place, which is where he finished.

After failing to make the top-16 heat race passing point qualifiers for the A main, Pokorski lined up on the pole for the 12-lap B main. Ben Schmidt got the jump on the opening lap to take the lead, while Pokorski settled into second. The West Bend driver held the runner-up spot throughout the remaining laps to earn a spot in the evening’s 25-lap A main.

Pokorski rolled off from the 18^th starting spot in the A main and hovered around 19^th through the majority of the early portion of the event. After a red flag for a flip involving race leader Travis Arenz in turn four on lap 23, Pokorski restarted 17^th.

Pokorski gained a few more spots when a caution flag was displayed on lap 24 when Justin Miller hit the turn three wall. The 27^th-year driver restarted 15^th and held the spot during a green-white-checkered flag finish to take 15^th in the race, which was won by Adam Miller.

“The car was good in hot laps and got mysteriously tight in the heat race,” Pokorski said. “That hurt our finish. We made good changes for the B main and the car was pretty good. I thought the feature finish was disappointing given how well the B went, but starting 18^th on a fast racetrack is hard. The MSA has a lot of good cars so it’s always hard and starting back that far makes it harder for sure.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team will close out the 2019 season with a pair of MSA events during the weekend of Sept. 27-28. On Friday, Sept. 27, the team will compete in the first annual Fuzzy Fassbender Memorial at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam. Wis. The event will also feature the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, as well as A Modifieds and B Modifieds. Hot laps will begin at 6 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing at 7 p.m.

The 2019 campaign will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 28 at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. with an all-Sprint Car program dubbed the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships featuring the MSA 360 Sprint Cars, IRA 410 Sprint Cars, Wisconsin Wingless Sprint Cars and IRA Lightning Sprint Cars. Hot laps will begin at 5 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing at 6 p.m.

“I’m looking forward to the two-night conclusion to the year,” Pokorski said. “I’ve learned to love Dodge County and it will be nice to honor local racing hero and Hall of Famer Fuzzy Fassbender on that night. Then wrapping up the season with a big night of all Sprint Cars at Plymouth should be awesome. I can’t believe 2019 is almost in the books.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, September 27 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 25

MSA events – 24

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 12

Heat Race Victories – 2

 

 

 

 

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 3, 2019 – Paul Pokorski and the Pokorski Motorsports team were in position to tally another top-10 showing in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fair, but a reversal of fortune in the second half of the 25-lap A main dashed those hopes during the 2019 Sheboygan County Fair in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pokorski was among 34 drivers signing in to compete in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car portion of the all-Sprint Car program, which also featured the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and a special appearance by retired NASCAR champion Tony Stewart.

After lining up on the inside of the second row of the first PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski dropped back to fourth on the opening lap before pulling off an impressive move on second lap to power past both Kurt Davis and Sean Rayhall in turn three on lap 3 and vault from fourth to second.

The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion held the runner-up spot for the remainder of the 10-lap race to earn a berth in the 25-lap main event.

“Car was very decent in the heat race,” Pokorski said. “I thought it did everything I wanted it to for the most part and I was pretty happy.”

After starting seventh in the A main, Pokorski found himself in a heated duel with Kurt Davis for eighth on lap 5. Two laps later, Pokorski switched lanes from the low line to the high groove, where he found the going a bit rough.

On lap 11, Tyler Brabant swept past along the low groove to push Pokorski back to 10^th in the running order. Adam Miller and Travis Arenz followed as Pokorski fell back to 12^th on lap 15.

The lone caution of the race appeared on lap 22 when Chris Clayton spun in turn four. Following the retirement of Justin Miller due to a mechanical problem, Pokorski restarted 11th. The West Bend resident dueled for the 11^th spot throughout the final three laps before settling for 12^th at the finish line in a race won by Brandon McMullen.

“I screwed up last week and over tightened the car, so I wanted to make sure we didn’t do that again,” Pokorski said. “This time we might have been a little bit the other way. I was also a little too quick to give up on running the bottom as soon as somebody challenged me on the top. It was another frustrating result in the end. However, you take the good with the bad and we’ll start working on getting ready for the next one.”

For the second week in a row at Plymouth, Pokorski’s son Alex got a turn behind the wheel of the familiar blue No. 4 machine during hot laps.

“I did enjoy watching Alex hot lap the car,” Pokorski said. “He looked pretty good for the most part with one exception where we all held our breath.”

Pokorski was pleased to see a capacity crowd turn out for the special Sheboygan County Fair race featuring Tony Stewart competing with the IRA. He hopes a few of the dirt-track racing newcomers decide to come back for more PDTR and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car action after witnessing a great duel for the lead between Kevin Karnitz and Brandon McMullen in the closing laps of the 360 Sprint Car main event.

“It’s been a great year for the MSA with all of the rookies, great car counts and some great racing,” Pokorski said. “Saturday night at Plymouth was no exception. I hope it got some people’s attention and puts more fans in the stands on a regular basis.”

There are no events scheduled for the PDTR or MSA 360 Sprints Cars this weekend, so the Pokorski Motorsports team will take the weekend off. The next event for the team is Saturday, Sept. 14 at The Plymouth Dirt Track with hot laps slated at 5:30 p.m. and racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Saturday, September 14 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, September 27 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 24

MSA events – 23

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 12

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2019 – Paul Pokorski and the Pokorski Motorsports team added to their 2019 top-10 tally with a solid A-main performance at in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.

Pokorski was among 34 entries in the 360 Sprint Car portion of a special Friday night Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program. After lining up on the outside of the front row in the second PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski settled into the second spot behind polesitter Ben Schmidt on the opening lap.

By lap 4, Schmidt had built up a full straightaway lead over Pokorski as the 27^th-year West Bend driver went on to post a runner-up finish to earn a spot in the evening’s 360 Sprint Car A main.

After the heat race passing points inversion roll, Pokorski began the 25-lap A main from the ninth starting position. On lap 3, Pokorski used a big run down the backstretch to streak past both Josh Teunissen and Anthony Knierim to seize seventh in the running order in turn three.

Following the lone caution of the race for Jim Melis’ stalled machine in turn two on lap 11, Pokorski fell back a spot to eighth on lap 13. Six laps later, Pokorski used the outside groove to power around Tony Wondra to regain the seventh spot, which he held for the final six laps to earn his 12th top-10 A-main finish of the 2019 campaign in a race won by Danny Schlafer.

“I was very happy with Friday night at Plymouth,” Pokorski said. “The car ran well, I did my job reasonably well and we ended up with a decent result. I want to thank ‘Sleeveless’ Bob Schneider for the bonus money that he paid to the sixth- and seventh-place finishers in honor of the memory of longtime Plymouth track photographer Dave Drews.”

On Saturday, Aug. 24, Pokorski joined the Midwest Sprint Car Association for the MSA’s first appearance at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. since 2014.

The MSA utilized a Grand Prix-style group qualifying system for the event, which saw Pokorski turn in the 16^th fastest time in the 31-car field with a lap of 13.835 seconds on the high-banked third-mile clay oval.

Pokorski, who was the winner of the previous MSA A main held at Beaver Dam Racway on April 26, 2014, started third in the fourth MSA 10-lap heat race and moved to second after passing Scott Conger in turn three on lap 4. Four laps later, Lance Fassbender tracked Pokorski down and slipped past to drop the 2014 MSA Masters Series champion to third. Pokorski went on to secure a third-place finish and a transfer spot to the 25-lap A main.

After starting 12^th in the A main, Pokorski struggled to find the right balance on the ultra-fast and tricky track surface. However, he managed to hold his position and benefit from a few mechanical-related retirements near the front of the field in the latter stages of the race to come home with an 11^th-place finish in a race won by Ben Schmidt.

“On Saturday night at Beaver Dam, we struggled a little bit,” Pokorski said. “The track had a lot more bite in it than I anticipated it would have going into the feature. The car was just too tight and we were off on gear a little bit too. It wasn’t a terrible night and we’ll put it behind us and move on to next week. Overall for the MSA, it was a great weekend of racing with really good car counts both nights.”

On Sunday, Aug. 25, Pokorski was one of many friends and supporters from the racing and bluegrass music community to pay tribute to longtime Pokorski Motorsports and MSA supporter Dave “Hagar” Nelson, who passed away on July 3, during a Celebration of Life event in Milwaukee.

“We wrapped up the weekend by attending a Celebration of Life event for our good friend and supporter of local racing, Dave “Hagar” Nelson, on Sunday afternoon,” Pokorski said. “It was amazing to see the positive impact he had on so many people’s lives. He is truly missed.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team is now slated to complete in a Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car event in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series during the Sheboygan County Fair in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 31. Engine warm ups are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with IRA qualifying and racing to follow.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, September 14 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, September 27 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 23

MSA events – 22

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 12

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2019 – After turning in one of their best performances of the 2019 season with a hard-charging fourth-place showing just six days earlier at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., positive momentum eluded Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car action at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Pokorski was among 31 PDTR 360 Sprint Car drivers signed in for the evening’s festivities, which also included past champion, autograph and kids’ backpack night activities.

After lining up fourth in the third 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski fell back to sixth on the lap 2 when former PDTR champions Kurt Davis and Justin Miller slipped past. Pokorski regrouped to work his way past rookie Tyler Nelson on lap 4 to gain fifth place, which is where he finished the 10-lap race.

After missing out on making the top 16 in passing points to lock into the A main, Pokorski rolled off sixth in the 360 Sprint Car B Main needing a top-six finish to qualify for the A main. After a pair of red flags for flips involving Lance Fassbender on lap 4 and Nich Melis on lap 8, Pokorski restarted in the seventh spot just out of an A-main transfer spot.

The 27^th-year driver used the high groove of the tacky, two-groove racing surface to power around Doug Wondra into sixth on lap 9 before moving past Tyler Brabant and Chris Clayton to seize fourth on lap 10. Clayton battled back in the closing laps to regain fourth and push Pokorski back to fifth at the finish, which was good enough to advance him to a starting spot in the A main.

The West Bend driver began the 25-lap 360 Sprint Car A main from the 21^st starting spot and found himself falling a lap down to leader Kurt Davis on lap 10. The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion remained one lap behind the leaders throughout the remainder of the race. However, he was able to advance a few spots due to attrition before coming home 18^th in a race won by Kurt Davis.

“Last night was a struggle for us on the racetrack,” Pokorski said. “Things just didn’t fall right and we had the car set up too tight for the feature, which was my fault. We also had to do an emergency repair on the left front shock mount following the B main, which kind of added to the craziness. The results were pretty disappointing.

“I’ve got to say ‘thank you’ to Al Schlafer and the Tyler Brabant and Will Gerrits crews for their help in fixing the broken shock mount,” Pokorski said. “Lance Fassbender, Kevin Karnitz Motorsports and Tyler Nelson also helped us out in getting the car ready to go for the A main.”

Despite the lackluster result, all was not lost for Pokorski as he was recognized at intermission on past champions night for the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Winged Super Modified championships he won at Plymouth in 2003 and 2004. In addition, he was warmly greeted by a strong contingent of fans in the pit area after the races on autograph night.

“The high point for the evening was the great fan turnout for autograph night,” Pokorski said. “Lots of kids came into the pits and we had some nice conversations with some people we haven’t seen in a while.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team is set to compete in a Midwest Sprint Car Association doubleheader this weekend.

On Friday, Aug. 23, the team will return to The Plymouth Dirt Track for a special Friday night Plymouth Dirt Track Racing program sponsored by Hopf Farms at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

The following night, the team will take part in the first MSA event at the Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. in five years. The last time the MSA took to the third-mile clay oval on April 26, 2014, Pokorski came home with the A-main victory. Joining the MSA 360 Sprints Cars on the card will be the Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series. On-track activities begin at 6 p.m. with racing to follow at 6:30 p.m.

“This weekend should be fun,” Pokorski said. “I always like the two-day race weekends. It’ll be good to get back to Beaver Dam Raceway. The racetrack is pretty fast and usually has a couple of grooves. I’m looking forward to some better results hopefully this weekend.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 24 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, September 14 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, September 27 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 21

MSA events – 20

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 11

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 13, 2019 – After searching to find consistency through the majority of the 2019 season, Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team put together two solid performances in a Midwest Sprint Car Association doubleheader weekend at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Pokorski was among 29 PDTR 360 Sprint Car drivers checked in to compete at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, Aug. 10. After starting on the pole in the fourth 10-lap heat race, Pokorski settled into second on the opening lap behind rookie Tyler Davis.

The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion closed on Davis on lap 6 before contacting an infield tire in turn two on lap 7, which caused him to lose ground on the leader en route to a second-place finish and a berth in the A main.

After the passing points invert, Pokorski started 11^th in the 25-lap A main. Following red flag on the opening lap involving Josh Teunissen, Ben Schmidt, Bill Taylor and Chris Clayton, Pokorski lined up eighth when the race resumed.

Pokorski passed Shane Wenninger on lap 9 to take over seventh in the running order. After losing two spots following a lap 17 caution, Pokorski worked his way back into eighth by slipping past Lance Fassbender with an outside move in turn four on lap 23. Pokorski held on to place eighth and record his 10^th top-10 A-main finish of the season in a race won by Jim Melis.

“Saturday night at Plymouth was good,” Pokorski said. “We moved forward a little, but not as much as I would have liked to, of course. I did feel like we were continuing to make some gains with the car.”

On Sunday, Aug. 11, Pokorski was among 23 entrants in the third and final MSA event of the 2019 season at Angell Park Speedway.

After a scratch in the first MSA 10-lap heat race, Pokorski started seventh before working his way into sixth by passing Doug Wondra in turn three on lap 2. Five laps later, Pokorski moved in to pressure Shane Wenninger for fifth, but eventually had to settle for sixth at the finish.

Pokorski started 15^th in the 25-lap A main and advanced to 11^th after a red flag restart on lap 6 following a three-car incident in turn three involving leader Tony Wondra, second-place Adam Miller and Nick Daywalt.

On lap 7, Pokorski powered around Shane Wenninger to move into 10^th in turn three. Three laps later, Pokorski worked past Tyler Davis into ninth. After a lap 11 caution, Pokorski restarted seventh before passing Tim Haddy for sixth on lap 12.

After the fourth caution of the race on lap 13, Pokorski continued his charge to the front by moving around Bill Taylor into fifth place on lap 13. As the laps wound down, Pokorski reeled in Lance Fassbender and appeared ready to make a move before Fassbender clipped an infield tire and spun in turn one to bring out the fifth and final caution of the race on lap 23.

Pokorski restarted fourth and held the position over the final two laps to earn his fourth top-five and 11^th top-10 A-main finish of the 2019 season in a race won by Travis Arenz.

The 27^th-year driver was pleased with the performance at a track where he has struggled in the past.

“On Sunday night at Angel Park, we started where we left of the night before,” Pokorski said. “We looked at our notes from the last few times we were there and tweaked some things. We battled some bugs with the fuel system, but got those figured out by feature time. The car was really good, and it felt really good to move forward like that and pass cars. I’m hoping we can continue to build and finish the season strong.”

This Saturday, Aug. 17, the team will return to The Plymouth Dirt Track for Autograph Night, Past Champions Night at Kids’ Backpack Night. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 24 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, September 14 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, September 27 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, September 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 20

MSA events – 19

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 4

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 11

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 6, 2019 – On an evening that honored the memory one of the team’s most loyal supporters, Paul Pokorski and the Pokorski Motorsports team turned in an inspired top-five A-main showing and visited victory lane in heat race action, during the 17^th Midwest Sprint Car Association event of the 2019 season at Outagamie Speedway Powered by EWSC Racing in Seymour, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 2.

Pokorski, who lists Outagamie Speedway among his favorite tracks, was among 29 MSA drivers registering for the Dave “Hagar” Nelson Memorial Night of Racing at the third-mile clay oval.

The 27^th-year driver started second in the third MSA 10-lap heat race and fell into the second spot behind polesitter Kurt Davis on the opening lap. On lap 3, Davis suddenly slowed and dropped out of the race, relinquishing the lead to Pokorski.

Once ahead, Pokorski had to hold off a hard-charging Travis Arenz in the closing laps to secure his second heat race victory of the 2019 MSA campaign and nail down a spot in the 22-car MSA A-main lineup.

After starting fourth in the 25-lap A main, Pokorski held down the fifth spot in the early stages of the race as he rode the high groove around the slick, but two-groove racing surface.

On lap 12, Adam Miller dove low to steal fifth place from Pokorski in turn four. However, Pokorski battled his way back into the top five when he utilized the high line to power around Shane Wenninger to gain fifth in turn one on lap 18.

In the closing laps, Danny Schlafer moved in to engaged in a heated duel with Pokorski for fifth place. Schlafer ducked under Pokorsk on lap 24 to briefly take the spot. However, Pokorski battled back to return the favor on the final lap to nip Schlafer for fifth in the final running order behind race winner Lance Fassbender.

The finish marked Pokorski third top-five and ninth top-10 A-main showing of the 2019 season.

“It was a good night for us at Outagamie Speedway,” Pokorski said. “We worked off our notes from last time we were there and we were pretty good for a set up standpoint. The track at Seymour gets really slick, but it’s very racy. It’s a lot of fun and I was happy with the results.

“It was nice of EWSC to honor Hagar with a night of his own and I’m sure he was smiling as he watched over us,” he said.

Shortly after the team arrived at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 3, heavy rain hit the track, forcing the autograph night and past champions night program to be cancelled.

The Pokorski Motorsports team is gearing up for a Midwest Sprint Car Association doubleheader this weekend at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 10 and at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 11.

This Saturday, Aug. 10, the team will return to The Plymouth Dirt Track. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Pokorski Motorsports team will make its third and final appearance of the 2019 season at Angell Park Speedway. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing to follow.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, August 11 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 24 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, August 31 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 18

MSA events – 17

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 3

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 9

Heat Race Victories – 2

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 30, 2019 – Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team rode the wave of an up and down night of action in a special weeknight Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car racing program in support of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions versus Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Challenge event at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, July 25.

With a strong field of 34 PDTR 360 Sprint Cars signed in for the program, Pokorski drew the fourth starting spot in the second 10-lap heat race. On lap 2, Pokorski used the low groove of the slick, smooth and wide racing surface to pass rookie Tyler Tischendorf for third.

One lap later, Pokorski worked past rookie Justin Erickson to second on lap 3. The 27^th year driver then persevered through a pair of caution flags to wrap up an A-main transfer spot with a second-place finish.

After lining up sixth in the 25-lap A main, Pokorski struggled to find traction on the ultra-slick track as he fell to back to ninth on lap 4. One lap later, the first of two caution periods appeared when Spyder Akright spun in turn four.

Following the restart, Pokorski slipped to 13^th on lap eight. He held that spot for the next 13 laps before a red flag came out on lap 21 when Brandon McMullen flipped in turn two. After restarting 12^th, Pokorski fell back one spot over the final four laps to finish 13^th in the race, which was won by Travis Arenz.

“It seemed to be a deja vu type of scenario for us,” Pokorski said. “Most of the year we have been good in the heat races and then struggled or been so-so in the feature. I’m not sure what’s missing, but it’s frustrating. I’d compare it to a hitting slump in baseball. On the positive side, the event was great overall.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team is preparing for another Midwest Sprint Car doubleheader weekend on Friday, Aug. 2 the Outagamie Speedway Powered by EWSC Racing in Seymour and Saturday, Aug. 3 at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis.

The Aug. 2 event at Seymour will honor Pokorski Motorsports and MSA Sprints supporter Dave “Hagar” Nelson with a special memorial night program featuring Hagar’s famous dice roll. Feature winners in all divisions will do a dice roll in victory lane for a chance at bonus cash. The remaining cash will go to a lucky draw in that division. Racing is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

“I love the facility at Seymour and I am excited to go back to honor our good friend, Hagar Nelson, who is a guy who did so much for racers in our area, with an event in his honor,” Pokorski said. “We racing will be great. We will keep on swinging and hope circumstances improve.”

The Aug. 3 program at Plymouth is autograph night sponsored by Hopf Farms, which will distribute draw string bags and checkered flags to the first 250 kids. It will also be past champions night with Pokorski scheduled to be recognized for winning three Winged Super Modified championships at the Plymouth track. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

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

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com. 

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST66051.”

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, August 2 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, August 11 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 23 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 24 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 17

MSA events – 16

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2019 – For a track that has not been particularly kind to Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team over the years, a top-10 A main showing an relatively a trouble-free night at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. in Midwest Sprint Car Association action on Sunday, July 21 can definitely be considered a success.

After the team’s scheduled appearance at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, July 20 was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, Pokorski was among 27 drivers signed in for a Midwest Sprint Car Association event at historic Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, July 21.

After starting second in the first MSA heat race, Pokorski settled in behind polesttier Ben Schmidt on the opening lap and held the position throughout to earn a transfer spot into the A main.

Following the invert draw, Pokorski rolled off seventh in the 25-lap A main. In the early stages of the race, Pokorski moved up a spot into sixth on lap 5 before dropping to seventh on lap 11 before a caution flag appeared when Blake Wondra stopped in turn four on lap 12.

On the restart, Pokorski got boxed in and dropped back to 10^th on lap 13. Four laps later, Pokorski worked the low line to pass Doug Wondra for ninth on lap 17. In the closing laps. Adam Miller, who spun on lap 4 and had to restart at the rear of the field, moved in to pass Pokorski for ninth, which relegated the West Bend driver to 10^th at the finish.

“Overall, it was an okay night,” Pokorski said. “The car felt pretty good, but we were a little slow. We missed it just a little bit on the set up. It was nice to have a clean, uneventful night of racing though.”

The next event for Pokorski Motorsports will be at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, July 25 in conjunction with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Championships versus Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Sprint Car event.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and qualifying to follow before racing begins.

“I’m really looking forward to Thursday night at PDTR,” Pokorski said. “As a driver, I’m excited as the car was really good the last time we were there. As a fan, I think the IRA/All Star show should be great.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems

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

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

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

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST66051.”

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Thursday, July 25 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 2 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, August 11 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Saturday, August 17 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 16

MSA events – 15

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 8

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 16, 2019 – Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team experienced a Midwest Sprint Car Association doubleheader weekend of racing action that provided a little of bit of everything, including a solid A-main finish, a tribute to a fallen team supporter, assorted mechanical gremlins, a race run in honor of a late fellow racer and a disappointing on-track incident to spoil a potentially strong run, Friday, July 12 at Outagamie Speedway Powered by EWSC Racing in Seymour Wis. and Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis.

On Friday, July 12, Pokorski ventured to one of his favorite tracks on the MSA schedule, Outagamie Speedway Powered By EWSC Racing in Seymour, where 31 360 Sprint Cars signed in to do battle.

After lining up seventh in the third MSA heat race, Pokorski worked past rookie Blake Wondra on the opening lap before maneuvering around Bill Taylor on lap six to secure a fifth-place finish and a berth in the 25-lap A main.

The 2014 MSA Masters Series champion rolled off from the 13^th starting spot in the A main and worked past two cars in the early going to move into 11^th when the lone caution flag of the race appeared on lap eight for Anthony Knierim’s stalled machine in turn one.

Following the restart, Pokorski held strong to power past Bill Taylor into 10^th place on lap 15. Three laps later, Will Gerrits moved past to relegate Pokorski to 11^th. However, Pokorski rode the outside groove of the wide, smooth and slick third-mile track to pass Lance Fassbender in turn four to regain the 10^th spot.

Pokorski maintained the 10^th spot in the closing laps to notch his seventh top-10 A-main showing of the 2019 season in a race won by Travis Arenz.

“Friday night was pretty good, but not without a few minor struggles,” Pokorski said. “The car didn’t run in hot laps. We found a broken spark plug wire and switched that for the heat race. While we were doing that, we ran the wing back to get it out of the way. However, I forgot to run it back forward for the heat race. Driver error there probably cost of a spot or two in the heat race.

“In the A main, I thought the track was fun and very racy,” he said. “The top and bottom were very equal and a few people even made it work through the middle. I hope the fans at Seymour enjoyed the show. We would certainly like to go back there more often next year.”

During the National Anthem parade lap at Outagamie Speedway on Friday night, Pokorski carried the black flag on the track in honor of MSA and Pokorski Motorsports supporter Dave “Hagar” Nelson, who passed away on July 5.

With 36 PDTR 360 Sprint Cars signed in for the Remembering Randy Tracy Mid-Season Championship program Saturday, July 13 at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Pokorski started and finished second in the first heat race to qualify for the extended 30-lap main event.

After starting 10^th, Pokorski dropped back to 13^th on lap 4 before finding a groove to his liking near the cushion on lap 6. Pokorski vaulted into the top 10 on lap 7. However, disaster struck on lap 8 when he was involved in a three-car incident between turns one and two, which resulted in contact with Shane Wenninger and Anthony Knierim. The damage from the incident was determined to be too extensive to continue. As a result, Pokorski was scored 21^st in the race, which was won by Josh Walter.

“Saturday night was going very well until a little mishap in turn one of the A main,” Pokorski said. “We had learned a few things on Friday night and tweaked the car a bit for Saturday. It was probably the best race car we’ve had in a very, very long time. I was extremely disappointed and frustrated that we didn’t get to finish that race off the right way. Racing can be a very humbling sport to say the least. Sometimes I have to remind myself that if it was easy, everyone would do it.”

Pokorski was included in a special pre-race ceremony at Plymouth recognizing the racing career of the late Randy Tracy, who raced at Plymouth for 24 years from 1973 to 1996. Pokorski competed against Tracy in the Winged Super Modified division at Plymouth from 1993 to 1996.

The Pokorski Motorsports will compete in another MSA doubleheader weekend starting this Saturday, July 20 at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. for autograph night sponsored by Pokorski Motorsports supporter Hopf Farms, which will provide backpacks and checkered flags for kids. Hot laps start at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, July 21, the team will return to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. for the second of three scheduled MSA events at the track this season. Hot laps are slated for 5:30 p.m. with racing to follow.

“We will work hard to get the car right for this weekend’s races at Plymouth and Angell Park and keep on digging,” Pokorski said.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Petersen Septic Systems LLC

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

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

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

“We provide all of these services in Manitowoc County and the surrounding areas,” Petersen said. “We are OSHA certified and are licensed MPRS/CST66051.”

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

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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, July 21 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Thursday, July 25 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 2 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, August 10 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, August 11 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 15

MSA events – 14

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 7

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 9, 2019 – Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team competed in a pair of Midwest Sprint Car Association events with varying results at two very different tracks in opposite parts of the state during the Fourth of July holiday week.

On Wednesday, July 3, the Pokorski Motorsports team made its first of two scheduled MSA appearances during the 2019 season at the high-speed, wide-open Dodge County Fairgrounds “horsepower half mile” in Beaver Dam, Wis.

With 31 MSA competitors signed in for the evening, Pokorski lined up fifth in the fourth heat race. The 27-year veteran used a bold move in turn one of the opening lap to move past Nich Melis and Tyler Tischendorf into third place. Pokorski held on the rest of the way to secure a third-place finish and a starting spot in the 20-lap A main.

After starting ninth in the main event, the 2014 MSA Masters Series champion dropped back to 12^th on lap 5 before a red flag for a four-car incident in turn two involving Kevin Karnitz, Danny Schlafer, Tim Haddy and Josh Walter slowed the pace.

Pokorski restarted eighth and found himself in 11^th on lap 11 before engaging in a multi-lap duel with Al Schlafer beginning on lap 15. Pokorski eventually worked past Schlafer in turn three on lap 18 to secure 10^th. He maintained the position over the final two laps to secure his sixth top-10 A-main showing of the 2019 season in a race won by Jim Melis.

“I was pretty disappointed with Dodge County,” Pokorski said. “I thought we’d be a little better. Overall, it was an okay night.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team ventured to the northwoods of Wisconsin to compete in the first of two scheduled 2019 MSA appearances at the tight, quarter-mile high-banked TNT Speedway in Three Lakes, Wis. on Saturday, July 6.

With 26 MSA cars on hand, Pokorski started second in the first heat race. Polesitter Bill Taylor got the jump on the green flag to lead the opening lap with Pokorski settling into second. On lap 8, Travis Arenz used the high groove to power around Pokorski, who wound up third at the checkered flag to advance to the A main.

Pokorski started on the outside of the front row in the 30-lap A main sponsored by Badger Steel. After some spirited jockeying at the front of the field in the opening laps, Pokorski was running sixth when a red flag was displayed on lap 13 for a multi-car incident in turn three involving Al Schlafer, Tyler Davis, Jack Vanderboom and Bill Taylor.

Following another multi-car incident on the ensuing restart attempt, Pokorski was involved in a four-car mishap in turn two on the third restart try after making contact with Tim Haddy and hitting the guardrail in turn two. The contact resulted in a broken axle, which forced Pokorski to drop out of the race with a 14^th-place finish to his credit in a race won by Travis Arenz.

“TNT was going okay until we wrecked,” Pokorski said. “We lost some spots on the restart, but that was just a result of starting on the bottom and make a few bad choices during the first lap.”

Pokorski Motorsports will compete in an MSA doubleheader this weekend, which kicks off with an event on Friday, July 12 at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m. The program will also feature IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Street Stocks and Sport Compacts.

On Saturday, July 13, the team will return to The Plymouth Dirt Track to compete with the PDTR 360 Sprint Cars. Grandstands open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.

“We wrecked a bunch of stuff at TNT on Saturday,” Pokorski said. “Thanks to my family, friends, Goeden’s Auto Body R&H Racing and Behling Racing Equipment, I think we are going to get it all together in time for Friday night at Outagamie, unless we have unexpected problems. I’m really looking forward to returning to Outagamie Speedway this Friday night.”

Off the track, it was a tough week for Pokorski Motorsports as one of the team’s biggest supporters, Dave “Hagar” Nelson of Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, passed away on Friday, July 5.

“It is with a heavy heart that we say, ‘goodbye,’ to our friend Dave ‘Hagar’ Nelson,” Pokorski said. “Hagar was a great supporter of local auto racing and bluegrass music/musicians. He often came to events with his famous half-pound cookies, a warm smile and a story. He will be missed.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Hagar’s Half-Pounder Cookies, Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Goeden’s Auto Body

As one of Pokorski Motorsports’ longest-running and most-valued sponsors, Goeden’s Auto Body, located at 2417 Highway 28 East in Kewaskum, has been in business since 1971. In 2015, David “Dusty” Goeden took over ownership of the family-owned business.

Goeden’s Auto Body specializes in quality, top-notch auto body repair, with a focus on collision work. Goeden’s also offers classic vehicle restoration and rust repair. In addition, it will work with all insurance companies. Goeden’s Auto Body uses PPG paints and clear coats, offers towing services and a locked fenced storage area. Continuing the Goeden Auto Body tradition, free loaner cars are also available.

“At Goeden’s Auto Body, we were born to perform,” Dave “Dusty” Goeden, Goeden’s Auto Body owner said. “With over 50 years of doing business and our racing involvement on and off the track, we know how to treat our customers like winners. With every job, we push ourselves to improve our performance and deliver a winning product. We work with all insurance companies, provide free computerized estimates and loaner vehicles while we repair your vehicle. Give us a call when you need a tow or some auto body work. Remember you, not your insurance company, have the right to choose where to take your vehicle for repairs.”

For more information on Goeden’s Auto Body, call 262-334-2759 or e-mail goedenauto@gmail.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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, July 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Sunday, July 21 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Thursday, July 25 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, August 2 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, August 3 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 13

MSA events – 12

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

 (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 1, 2019 – With a season-high 40 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Cars packing the pit area, Paul Pokorski and the Pokorski Motorsports team earned one of 22 coveted starting spots in the A main field and held on to post a solid 13^th-place showing at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, June 28.

After drawing the fifth starting spot in the fourth PDTR 360 Sprint Car heat race, Pokorski used a strong start to power past Mike Decker into fourth place on the opening lap. Five laps later, Pokorski pulled off a bold move as he dove low in turn three to work past Robbie Pribnow into third place.

The 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion then held onto third over the final four laps to earn enough passing points to transfer into the 22-car A-main field.

Following the heat race passing points invert, Pokorski lined up 11^th in the 25-lap A main. Pokorski hovered around the top-10 through the first half of the race on the wide and multi-groove track surface. Following a caution period on lap 11, Pokorski moved up to the high groove where he struggled to find grip and fell back a few spots.

After jockeying for position mainly utilizing the low groove over the final 10 laps, Pokorski crossed the finish 13^th place in the race, which was won by Scotty Thiel.

“The car was good in the heat race again, but I struggled with it in the A main,” Pokorski said. “For some reason, it seemed that the car was a handful throughout most of the A main. We will try to figure it out and make the car better for our two MSA races this week.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team will take part on a pair of Midwest Sprint Car Association travelling events this week. On Wednesday, July 3, the team will compete in the third annual Harry Neitzel Tribute Race at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wis. in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series and Modifieds.

Grandstands will open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and IRA qualifying and racing to follow.

On Saturday, July 6, the Pokorski Motorsports team will venture to the TNT Speedway in Three Lakes, Wis. with the MSA Series for the Badger 30. Gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing beginning at 6 p.m. Also on the card are Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks and Trucks.

“I am really looking forward to going to Dodge County this week,” Pokorski said. “The last four times we have been there, our car has been good and we’ve had solid results. TNT should be fun. I’m hoping for a good crowd on the holiday weekend up north.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Goeden’s Auto Body

As one of Pokorski Motorsports’ longest-running and most-valued sponsors, Goeden’s Auto Body, located at 2417 Highway 28 East in Kewaskum, has been in business since 1971. In 2015, David “Dusty” Goeden took over ownership of the family-owned business.

Goeden’s Auto Body specializes in quality, top-notch auto body repair, with a focus on collision work. Goeden’s also offers classic vehicle restoration and rust repair. In addition, it will work with all insurance companies. Goeden’s Auto Body uses PPG paints and clear coats, offers towing services and a locked fenced storage area. Continuing the Goeden Auto Body tradition, free loaner cars are also available.

“At Goeden’s Auto Body, we were born to perform,” Dave “Dusty” Goeden, Goeden’s Auto Body owner said. “With over 50 years of doing business and our racing involvement on and off the track, we know how to treat our customers like winners. With every job, we push ourselves to improve our performance and deliver a winning product. We work with all insurance companies, provide free computerized estimates and loaner vehicles while we repair your vehicle. Give us a call when you need a tow or some auto body work. Remember you, not your insurance company, have the right to choose where to take your vehicle for repairs.”

For more information on Goeden’s Auto Body, call 262-334-2759 or e-mail goedenauto@gmail.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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Wednesday, July 3 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, July 6 – TNT Speedway, Three Lakes, Wis.

Friday, July 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth

Sunday, July 21 – Angell Park Speedway, Plymouth, Wis.

Thursday, July 25 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 11

MSA events – 10

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 25, 2019 – Despite encountering misfortune in back-to-back Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main competition, during a doubleheader weekend of 360 Sprint Car racing action at SK Speedway in Unity, Wis. and The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis., Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports displayed commendable perseverance in salvaging two respectable showings.

The MSA twinbill of action began with the team’s third trip to SK Speedway in Unity, Wis. where 27 MSA Sprint Cars signed in for an evening of action on the third-mile banked dirt oval.

Pokorski drew the seventh starting spot in the second MSA heat race. After falling back to eighth on lap 1, Pokorski slipped past rookie Brandon Berth to take seventh on lap 2. One lap later, the 2014 MSA Masters Series champion worked his way past Josh Teunissen to seize sixth in turn one and Jack Vanderboom in turn four to move into fifth.

Pokorski crossed the finish line in fifth, but moved up to fourth when Scotty Thiel, who took the checkered flag in third, was penalized two spots for jumping the initial start.

After the tabulation of heat race passing points and the invert draw, Pokorski lined up fifth in the 25-lap A main. After jockeying for position on the smooth and slick track surface in the opening laps, Pokorski found himself dueling for seventh place with Kurt Davis on lap 8.

Following a spirited duel between the two former MSA champions, Davis eventually claimed the seventh spot for good on lap 13 moving Pokorski back to eighth. Pokorski held strong in the eighth spot through a string of caution flags until the fifth caution flag of the race appeared on lap 17. On the restart, a chain-reaction incident at the front of the field forced Pokorski to make contact with several other cars, which resulted in a flat right front tire.

After going to the work area to replace the tire, Pokorski had to restart the race in the 19^th position. Pokorski worked his way back up through the field in the closing eight laps to salvage a 13^th-place finish in a race won by Scotty Thiel.

“Friday at SK was a great event,” Pokorski said. “The fans seemed very excited for the show. The track conditions were also the best we have had there. The heat race went well, and the main was good until the restart with about five to go. I’m not sure who got crossed up in the front or why, but we started stacking up really quickly. Someone got into the left side nerf bar and somehow we broke a radius rod on the right front that put us in the work area.”

On Saturday, June 22, Pokorski returned to The Plymouth Dirt Track where 31 PDTR 360 Sprint Cars were on hand for the evening. Pokorski started third in the second PDTR Sprint Car heat race and placed second to earn the ninth starting spot in the 25-lap A main.

Early in the main event, Pokorski spun in turn one to bring out a yellow flag. After restarting at the rear of the field, he moved up steadily over the remaining laps to earn a 13^th-place showing for the second time in as many nights in a race won by Kurt Davis.

“Saturday the night started out good,” Pokorski said. “In the feature, we were doing okay, running about eighth and I missed the cushion on entry. I got into the slick and spun all by myself. It was a straight-up driver error. Looking at the rest of the guys bearing down on you sucks. Luckily, everyone was on the ball and missed me. We had tried some new stuff and learned some things, but won’t be doing exactly the same thing this Friday.”

On Friday, June 28, the Pokorski Motorsports team returns to The Plymouth Dirt Track for a special Friday night program, featuring the Russ Scheffler Tribute Race for the Late Model division. PDTR 360 Sprints, Grand Nationals and B Mods will also be on the card. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. with racing slated to start at 7 p.m.

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Goeden’s Auto Body

As one of Pokorski Motorsports’ longest-running and most-valued sponsors, Goeden’s Auto Body, located at 2417 Highway 28 East in Kewaskum, has been in business since 1971. In 2015, David “Dusty” Goeden took over ownership of the family-owned business.

Goeden’s Auto Body specializes in quality, top-notch auto body repair, with a focus on collision work. Goeden’s also offers classic vehicle restoration and rust repair. In addition, it will work with all insurance companies. Goeden’s Auto Body uses PPG paints and clear coats, offers towing services and a locked fenced storage area. Continuing the Goeden Auto Body tradition, free loaner cars are also available.

“At Goeden’s Auto Body, we were born to perform,” Dave “Dusty” Goeden, Goeden’s Auto Body owner said. “With over 50 years of doing business and our racing involvement on and off the track, we know how to treat our customers like winners. With every job, we push ourselves to improve our performance and deliver a winning product. We work with all insurance companies, provide free computerized estimates and loaner vehicles while we repair your vehicle. Give us a call when you need a tow or some auto body work. Remember you, not your insurance company, have the right to choose where to take your vehicle for repairs.”

For more information on Goeden’s Auto Body, call 262-334-2759 or e-mail goedenauto@gmail.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.

2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, June 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Wednesday, July 3 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, July 6 – TNT Speedway, Three Lakes, Wis.

Friday, July 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Saturday, July 20 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 10

MSA events – 9

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5

Heat Race Victories – 1

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 18, 2019 – The luck of the heat race passing points invert roll played right into the hands of Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team on the way to a rock solid top-five A-main showing in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis.

With yet another impressive field of 36 PDTR 360 Sprint Car drivers and teams assembled to do battle, an unlucky pill draw relegated Pokorski to the seventh starting position in the first 10-lap heat race of the evening.

The 27-year racing veteran wasted little time getting to work as he moved past Mike Decker to gain sixth place in turn one of the before passing Chris Flick for fifth in turn four on lap 1. Pokorski then worked his way around Brandon Berth into fourth place on lap 5 and held the fourth-place position the rest of the way to earn enough passing points to advance to the evening’s 25-lap A main.

“The heat race was very good,” Pokorski said. “We made the best of a bad draw. Then we had a little luck with the heat race passing points invert to start on the pole of the A main.”

The initial start of the PDTR 360 Sprint Car A main was wiped clean on the opening lap following a four-car incident exiting turn four involving Brandon McMullen, Adam Miller, Bill Taylor and Josh Teunissen.

After rolling off from the pole position on the complete restart, Pokorski felt immediate pressure from outside front row starter Will Gerrits, who outpowered the West Bend driver to seize the lead in turn one of the opening circuit.

Pokorski then fell to third when Danny Schlafer worked his way past in turn three on the first lap. On lap 9, Travis Arenz worked his way around Pokorski to drop the 2014 Midwest Sprint Car Association Masters Series champion to fourth in the running order.

Pokorski maintained the fourth position the rest of the way on the fast and smooth racing surface to record the team’s fifth top-10 and second top-five A-main finish of the 2019 Midwest Sprint Car Association campaign, while Gerrits went on to collect his first career MSA A-main victory.

“I was a little disappointed with the A-main,” Pokorski said. “I never like backing up, but it’s hard to complain about a fourth-place finish. We also learned a few things and will try to improve the car for next week with those changes.”

The Pokorski Motorsports team is set to take part in another MSA doubleheader racing weekend kicking off on Friday, June 21 at SK Speedway (formerly Spring Lake Speedway) in Unity, Wis. Hot laps are slated to begin at 5:45 p.m. with racing scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, June 22, the Pokorski Motorsports team returns to The Plymouth Dirt Track for a four-division program, including the PDTR 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Grand Nationals and B Mods. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing slated to begin at 6 p.m.

“I always look forward to two-race weekends,” Pokorski said. “Going to SK Speedway in Unity is fun. It is always nice to get to race in front of fans who don’t always get to see Sprint Car racing. I hope we [MSA] put on in a good show for them.”

Sponsors for the 2019 Pokorski Motorsports team are Hopf Farms, Petersen Septic Systems, Gasroots Project, Quest Engineering Inc., Acme Armature Works Inc., Goeden’s Auto Body, Goodwin Racing Engines, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Kettle Moraine Landscaping, Novak’s Service Center, Pedal Down Promotions, Tisler Salvage Inc., Allied Bearing Corporation and The Cawley Company.

For more information on Pokorski Motorsports, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Pokorski Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Goeden’s Auto Body

As one of Pokorski Motorsports’ longest-running and most-valued sponsors, Goeden’s Auto Body, located at 2417 Highway 28 East in Kewaskum, has been in business since 1971. In 2015, David “Dusty” Goeden took over ownership of the family-owned business.

Goeden’s Auto Body specializes in quality, top-notch auto body repair, with a focus on collision work. Goeden’s also offers classic vehicle restoration and rust repair. In addition, it will work with all insurance companies. Goeden’s Auto Body uses PPG paints and clear coats, offers towing services and a locked fenced storage area. Continuing the Goeden Auto Body tradition, free loaner cars are also available.

“At Goeden’s Auto Body, we were born to perform,” Dave “Dusty” Goeden, Goeden’s Auto Body owner said. “With over 50 years of doing business and our racing involvement on and off the track, we know how to treat our customers like winners. With every job, we push ourselves to improve our performance and deliver a winning product. We work with all insurance companies, provide free computerized estimates and loaner vehicles while we repair your vehicle. Give us a call when you need a tow or some auto body work. Remember you, not your insurance company, have the right to choose where to take your vehicle for repairs.”

For more information on Goeden’s Auto Body, call 262-334-2759 or e-mail goedenauto@gmail.com.

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2019 Pokorski Motorsports Upcoming Schedule.

Friday, June 21 – SK Speedway, Unity, Wis.

Saturday, June 22 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Friday, June 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

Wednesday, July 3 – Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis.

Saturday, July 6 – TNT Speedway, Three Lakes, Wis.

Friday, July 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis.

Saturday, July 13 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis.

 

2019 Pokorski Motorsports By The Numbers

Total Events – 8

MSA events – 7

IRA events – 1

A Main Victories – 0

B Main Victories – 1

Top Five A Main Finishes – 2

Top 10 A Main Finishes – 5

Heat Race Victories – 1