Join us for the Miss Slinger Contest tomorrow night! What was the best part of being Miss Slinger? Jean (Gilligan) Killoren, 1981-1982 The best part was all the excitement; being in the middle of the track was fantastic! Kathy Peterson, 1985-1986 The best part of my experience was meeting and getting to know the drivers and the fans! Amanda (Tackes) …
10 Questions With…..Ryan DeStefano
Sponsor on WABAM/SupplyZone Night How did you get into racing? It all started when I was very little… my dad would run the Slinger enduros. He enjoyed those so much that he then decided to build a Slinger Stinger. He ran for many years then built a racecar for my brother and, shortly after, one for myself! At one time …
STARK, SWANSON, TACKES, ROSE, AND HARTWIG SCORE VICTORIES AT SLINGER’S SMALL CAR NATIONALS.
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 12— Sunday night marked the annual Small Car Nationals at the Slinger Super Speedway and Kyle Stark, Tristan Swanson, Brandon Tackes, Matt Rose, and Alex Hartwig all scored feature wins in their respective divisions. Stark captured the victory in the Super Beez division feature while Swanson took top honors in the Legends main event. …
MAJESKI SCORES CONVINCING WIN IN SLINGER NATIONALS
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 8— Redeeming himself from a last lap loss a year ago, Ty Majeski overcame power steering issues to capture a convincing victory in the SuperSeal Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite on a sweltering Wednesday evening at the Slinger Super Speedway. The prestigious event was postponed a day later after a strong rain deluge …
NOTTESTAD TAKES BIG 8 LATE MODEL SERIES PRELUDE TO THE NATIONALS AT SLINGER
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 5—Jacob Nottestad survived a tough 88-lap Big 8 Late Model Series Prelude to the Nationals feature and drove to the victory over Ryan Gutknecht and Nick Egan Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “The car really came to life after the halfway mark,” Nottestad stated from victory lane, “We were loose the first …
APEL WINS AGAIN AFTER LEADERS LEADERS TANGLE AT SLINGER
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 28—Steve Apel took the lead just before halfway in the 77-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway when leaders Alex Prunty and Brad Keith tangled in turn four and drove to his third victory in four weeks. “These guys work super hard all week long and to be able …
APEL TOPS THE PMF 75 FOR HIS SECOND WIN IN THREE WEEKS AT SLINGER
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 21—For the second time in three weeks, Steve Apel worked his way to the front of the super late model feature field and drove away with the victory as he topped the PMF 75-lap main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I’ll tell you what, that was fun racing with Rich (Loch) …
CASEY JOHNSON SCORES FIRST SUPER LATE MODEL FEATURE WIN IN THE WABAM 75 AT SLINGER
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 14—Casey Johnson took the lead just past the halfway mark in the WABAM 75-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway and then turned back several late race challenges from Alex Prunty to capture his first super late model main event victory at the fast quarter-mile oval. “We just got …
First of Two SlamFests on Tap at Slinger Super Speedway, June 20
Advance Sale Tickets Available Now (Slinger, WI) With the popularity of Slinger Speedway SlamFest reaching standing-room-only proportions in recent years, track management elected to host two destruction events in 2020. SlamFest 1 is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday night, June 20. SlamFest will feature hours of organized on-track destruction, thrills and fun and include events like the B-Track …
10 Questions with Ken Hoerig
A key player in making Vintage Night happen! How did you get into racing? It was 1974 and the guy who lived across the street, Darrel Werkmeister, had a racecar. I started helping him, and he asked, “How’d you like to be on my pit crew?”. That’s where it all started. I helped him for 3-4 years, then Frankie Heimerl …
Slinger Story and Results May 31
Slinger, Wis., May 31—Defending track champion Steve Apel drove to a convincing victory in the Alan Kulwicki Memorial Sunday on Keith’s Marina Race Against Cancer night at the Slinger Super Speedway. The win was Apel’s first in the prestigious super late model race. “It’s been a long time coming.” Apel stated reflecting on the important victory, “It’s been a tough …
10 Questions with Lincoln and Lainey Cain
Third Generation Racers Memorial Go-Kart Drivers, PLUS… Check out Lincoln’s Bandolero debut at Slinger, with Lainey serving as Crew Chief, tomorrow night! How did you get into racing? Lincoln – From my dad. When I was younger I went to watch his races. I also have been racing in the Memorial Go-kart division at Slinger Speedway. Lainey- I heard about …
ALEX PRUNTY TOPS SLINGER SPEEDWAY 2020 SEASON OPENER!
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 24—Slinger Speedway kicked off its 2020 season Sunday night with the E.H. Wolf and Sons Memorial Day Weekend Special as Alex Prunty bested Dennis Prunty and Mike Held to win the 100-lap super late model headliner. “The car just got better and better as the race went on, “Alex Prunty stated from victory lane …
10 Questions with…Conrad Morgan
Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame – 2013 Inductee Slinger Speedway Wall of Fame – Class of 2015 Special Guest Interviewer: Tyler Pudleiner Question 1. Who do you need to thank? Crew: My wife Lisa (Thank you for not only staying involved with our racing at home and at the track, but being so supportive of my passion for …
“Special” 12 Questions with…Tony “The Tiger” Strupp
Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame – 2012 Inductee Slinger Speedway Wall of Fame – Class of 2015 How did you get into racing? I grew up on a farm and I was always hearing this noise on Sunday nights, like car rumblings, in the Slinger area. So my buddies and I decided to check it out one night. …
The 2020 Slinger Super Speedway and Big 8 Series Openers Rescheduled
Small Car Enduro Also Postponed (Slinger, WI) As a result of the on-going Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic, and Governor Tony Evers “Safer at Home” edict, Slinger Super Speedway has been forced to postpone its season opener, the Miller Lite Spring Opener, featuring the popular Big 8 Late Model Series. The event is tentativley rescheduled for July 5 and headline the Prelude to …
10 Questions with Dave “The Black Rat” Haferkorn
Figure 8 Champion: 1984, 1988, 1997 Slinger Speedway Wall of Fame – Class of 2018 How did you get into racing? In probably 1978 I started going to Hales Corners. I helped pit crew for Rick Anderson, Mike Cayton, and Mike Egan. Then I started racing in a Spectator car at Slinger, probably in 1980. I did that for a …
10 Questions With…Mark Gundrum
PR/Marketing Director from 1990-1995 How did you get into racing? I was a fan first. In fact, I grew up ½ mile from Slinger Speedway, born and raised in Slinger. I started going to the racetrack when it was still dirt with a neighbor who was a classmate of mine. His dad, Norman Saegert, worked at the track as a …
The 2020 Slinger Super Speedway Schedule Remains Unchanged
Any Schedule Alterations will be Formalized the Week of April 13 (Slinger, WI) As of now, there are no changes to the 2020 racing schedule at the Slinger Super Speedway, as racers and staff prepare for the 73rd season of action at the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval. Racing action is slated to return to the high banks of the Slinger …
10 Questions With…Eddie Dabroski
Flagman in Training How did you get into racing? When I was about 2½ years old, my mom and dad took me to the track. We stayed for the whole night. When we were ready to leave the pits, I started kicking and screaming because I didn’t want to leave. What do you like about Slinger Super Speedway? How fast …
10 Questions With…The Slinger Modifieds (“Mods”) Division
Describe the division, please. Never thought I would get the chance to really be competitive in this class, but the rules as they are make it easy for a variety of chassis and engine combinations to be competitive. The whole idea is to make it affordable and enjoyable. As the rules are written, it is a keep it simple concept. …
10 Questions with…Dan Margetta
Slinger Speedway Video Guy Co-Host of The Drivers Meeting Radio Show Producer/Co-Host of Let’s Talk NASCAR Radio Show Race Fan Extraordinaire How did you get into racing? My dad is a big race fan and he and my grandpa took me to the USAC stock car races at the Milwaukee Mile when I was two years old. I think it …
10 Questions with…Frank “The Farmer” Smith
8-time Slinger Speedway Sportsman Champion 2007 Inductee – Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame Slinger Speedway Wall of Fame – Class of 2015 How did you get into racing? Oh boy. Well my buddy talked me into it – that’s how it happened. He had a friend with a car way up north, and he decided it should have …
10 Questions With….The Slinger Speedway Safety Team
Who holds what role on the team? John Heinan – Safety Director/Incident Command; Shelley Greenwald – Assistant Safety Director/Paramedic; Dan Yenor – Firefighter; Colin O’Donoghue – Firefighter; Robby Heinan – Firefighter, Scot Laabs – Firefighter If someone is interested in joining and/or subbing for the Slinger Speedway Safety Team, who should they contact? John Heinan, (262) 689-2281 Or, after the …
10 Questions with Patrick Heaney
Driver of Various Numbered Cars in Various Divisions Racing Photographer Collector (and Seller) of Racecar Pictures How did you get into racing? (Laughs) My dad took me to the ¼ mile at State Fair Park when I was two years old. My mom said I was never the same after that. I was addicted. That was 1958. When was your …
10 Questions with…Al Schill
With Special Guest Appearances by his wife, Gwen 2016 Inductee – Slinger Wall of Fame 2009 Inductee – Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame How did you get into racing? At my dad’s salvage yard. Racers that were older than me came there for parts, and got me involved. Why did you stop racing? My equipment was out-of-date, I …
10 Questions with…Jim Kannenberg
Leader of the “Kannenberg Connection” 1981 & 1987 Figure 8 Champion 1985 Slinger Stinger Champion How did you get into racing? Well, that was quite a few years back…Dad and a friend made a puddle jumper (some people call them jitneys – made out of Model A or Model T parts and pieced together) and were racing through the corn …
10 Questions with…Russ Lake Legendary Racing Photographer
How did you get into racing? My dad, who worked at Allis Chalmers ran the Milwaukee Mile for the promoter from ‘29 until….whenever. I’d go with him; the first picture I ever had published, in the Milwaukee Sentinel, was taken at The Mile in ‘51. I was 15 years old. They sent me a check for $7.50. They still pay …
‘Where Are They Now?’ Edition of 10 Questions with…Ed “Fast Eddie” Grober
How did you get into racing? I went to the races as a little kid and LOVED watching the Mods. I told myself I was going to grow up and drive a mod, just like Mouse [Miles Melius]. In ‘83 or ‘84 I started in the Mods at Wilmot and did that for three years. Then I ran Super Mods …
10 Questions with…Jacob Nottestad
Driver of the Kearns Motor Car Company #97 Late Model Slinger Super Speedway 2019 Late Model Champion How did you get into racing? I started racing at age ten in go-karts. My dad raced Late Models when I was a kid, and won the 2006 Late Model championship; he stopped racing to build a new house, then I started in …
10 Questions with…Gene Schwister
2012 Inductee – Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame Driver, Car Builder, Car Owner How did you get into racing? Through my brother [Bill], he started helping Miles Melius in ‘58. I started driving in ‘63. I was building cars – Greg Krueger drove for me. He had the primary car; if it was ready, then I took mine. …
10 Questions with…Al Strobel and Mitchell Strobel
Father and Son Drivers of the #14 Slinger Bees Check out both tomorrow at our LAST event of the year…The Futures! How did you get into racing? Al: We only lived like three miles from Slinger Speedway when we moved out here from Milwaukee. My dad took me when I was 4 or 5 years old, and we watched Bill …