By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 21— Steve Apel propelled himself from third place to the victory when leaders Alex Prunty and Brad Mueller tangled on a green-white-checkered final restart in the “Back in the Day” 75-lap super late model feature presented by the Washington County Fair Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “We caught the top two late …
Driver of the #45 Super Late Model 2015 Inductee – Southeastern WI Short Track Hall of Fame Slinger Speedway Wall of Fame – Class of 2016 This Sunday night you will find Rich inside the main gate, selling ($20) and autographing copies of his new book, Barnyard to Brickyard. How did you get into racing? My dad raced for 33 …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 14—Matt Allen, Kyle Stark, Brandon Tackes, Brian Baldyga, and Alex Hartwig all claimed victories in feature events during the inaugural Small Car Nationals Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Allen’s victory in the 25-lap Legends feature was the most spectacular of the group as he and fast qualifier Austin Jahr crossed the finish …
#mytrackmyroots Driver of the #51 Super Late Model from Pinellas Park, FL (Special thanks to Stephen’s sister, Kristen, for her assistance!) How did you get into racing? My family has deep roots in racing. My grandfather started a race team back in the day at our local track. My dad was always a race fan and met my mom at …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 9— Two of the most prolific Wisconsin drivers settled the biggest short track race in the state Tuesday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as veteran Matt Kenseth outdueled up-and-comer Ty Majeski in a last lap shootout to win his record-extending eighth SuperSeal Slinger Nationals crown. A late race caution on lap 173 allowed …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 7—Jeff Holtz made his first appearance of the season in a late model at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday night and drove to victory in the 50-lap Prelude to the Nationals main event. The event got off to a rough start when on the very first lap, a tightly bunched field resulted in the …
#mytrackmyroots Driver of the #49 Homers Towing & Service Late Model Current Holder of the Late Model Track Record How did you get into racing? My dad raced and then my brothers (Joe, John, and Jimmy) raced too, so it’s been in the family. Jimmy raced for Jim Kannenberg. I used to hang around when my brother worked there. They …
Derek Kraus Returns to Wisconsin for Super Late Model Crown Jewel (Slinger, WI) Derek Kraus will return to racing in his home state, Tuesday night, July 9, battling for victory in the 40th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite. The 17-year-old Stratford, Wisconsin native currently leads both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West championship point standings …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 30—Back behind the wheel of his family’s familiar car #51, Steve Apel bested Alex Prunty and Brad Mueller to collect his second super late model feature victory of the season in the Zeller Transportation 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Nick Wagner and Rich Loch paced the field to the green flag …
Driver of the #01 Slinger Bee and #01 Figure 8 How did you get into racing? Well, how I got into racing was I started going to Slinger and kept saying to myself, “Hey, I want to do that.” After spectating for six or seven years, I finally bought a Slinger Bee in late 2008. We actually had a little …
Limited Number of Meet & Greet Tickets Available (Slinger, WI) Matt Kenseth will return to his native Badger state in search of a record eighth win in the 40th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 9, at Slinger Super Speedway. The Cambridge, Wisconsin native cut his short-track racing teeth barnstorming Wisconsin ovals before moving south …
Slinger, Wis., June 23—Alex Prunty battled back from early setbacks to claim the inaugural Carl Wegner Memorial 75-lap Uptown super late model feature sponsored by Parker Store Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Prunty, who found himself at the tail of the field following an early caution flag on lap four, sliced his way toward the front to be …
Join us for this year’s Miss Slinger Reunion and Contest tomorrow night at the Parker Store Carl Wegner Memorial Race! Interested contestants can get more info here: (Bob, please link the form from the track website – thanks) Why did you want to become Miss Slinger? I love racing and wanted to be more involved. I’m also shy and this …
Johnny Sauter Eyes a Crown Jewel That has Eluded Him (Slinger, WI) Johnny Sauter, the 2016 NASCAR Truck Series Champion, will return to Slinger Super Speedway, Tuesday night, July 9, for the 40th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite. The Necedah, Wisconsin native has over 500 starts in NASCAR’s three National Touring Series and relocated back to his …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 16—Brad Keith found himself at the right place at the right time when dominating leader Brad Mueller experienced problems and he drove to his first super late model feature victory of the season in the PMF Landscape Supple Father’s Day 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Mueller charged to the lead at …
1 Question… What is/was the best thing about your dad? Zach Prunty, driver of the All Out Marine #39 Late Model, about dad, Dan Prunty: No matter what the project is, he is always bound and determined to finish it and he never gives up. His creativity is beyond this world. I’m lucky to call him my dad. Mitchell Haver, …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 9— After experiencing mechanical problems with his own car last week, Steve Apel hopped aboard the #12 machine normally piloted by Brad Kassow, and drove to his first victory of the season in the Race Against Cancer 75-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “After last week, we weren’t …
Longtime Sponsor of Slinger Racing/Racers Join us for the Keith’s Marina/Chix 4 A Cause Race Against Cancer tomorrow night. Gates open at 4:30 so that fans have time to wander amongst the great raffle and silent auction items in the Pavilion area outside of turns 1 and 2. There will also be a live auction at intermission (will Bobby Gutknecht …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 2—Brad Mueller has been unstoppable lately as he won the 75-lap Alan Kulwicki Memorial super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway for his second consecutive victory at the track and his third within the last week. “I’ve always said the racing season needs to start on Memorial Day and end …
Kulwicki Memorial Race Winner, 1998 and 2009 Join us tomorrow for the 27th Annual Alan Kulwicki Memorial Race! How did you get into racing? Through my dad – he raced through all the ranks at Lake Geneva Raceway while I was growing up. That’s how I got my car number [#87]; it was his at the end of his career. …
Driver of the Lakeshore Burial Vault #55 Figure 8 Figure 8 Rookie-of-the-Year Contender a/k/a “The Figure 8 guy that went over the dirt pile at the Opener” How did you get into racing? Ryan [Lovald] got me into it. I worked with him quite a few years ago, and was towing some cars to the race track for him last …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 26—Fast qualifier Brad Mueller turned back several strong challenges to win the 100-lap E.H. Wolf Memorial Day Weekend super l ate model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I’m telling you, that there is a great race car,” Mueller proclaimed from victory lane after leading 65 of the 100 laps of the …
Co-Driver of the #89 Team Cruiser Catch the Debut of the 6-cylinder Team Cruisers tomorrow, 2pm start! How did you get into racing? I got into racing through my father, Rick Schaefer. He started the year I was born (or the year after), so he pretty much had me around it since I was a baby. What do you like …
10 Driver/Staff Answers to 1 Question What is/was the best thing about your mom? Steve Zoromski, Creek View Landscape #20 Super Beez Mom: Janette Zoromski One of the best things is the food! So many great home cooked meals and plenty for seconds. Randy Schuler, #72 Circle B Recreation Super Late Model Mom: Barb Schuler She has always supported my …
Driver of the #51 Engineered Metal Products Enduro Car Crew Chief on the #51 Schroeder’s Simplicity Lawn & Garden Equipment Super Late Model See Jared back behind the wheel in tomorrow’s Slinger Enduro 200! Gates open at noon, racing starts at 2pm 200 laps of constant action! How did you get into racing? My dad used to take us since …
Figure 8 Champion: 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1990 Slinger Speedway Focus Group Member Scottie and 75 other Slinger Speedway Champions will assemble for a group picture tomorrow at 1:30 by the flagstand at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Season Opener! What have you been up to since you stopped racing? I haven’t stopped! My duties have just changed from when …
EH Wolf Memorial Day Special May 26 Slinger, Wis. May 19—Persistent rain showers forced the cancellation of the King of the High Banks racing program Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway. Racing action returns to the Slinger Super Speedway next Sunday night, May 26th, with the EH Wolf Memorial Day Weekend Village of Slinger 150 special. The racing program …
Current Cup Series Rookie Cut His Racing Teeth on Short Tracks (Slinger, WI) Daniel Hemric, current NASCAR Cup Series rookie, will make his Slinger Super Speedway debut in the 40th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 9. The Kannapolis, North Carolina native is no stranger to short track racing, having scored series championships in the …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., April 28—Dennis Prunty and Alex Prunty split the twin 50-lap super late model features Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway as each captured a victory in the season-opening events with Dennis Prunty claiming the overall crown with his first and second place finishes. Mike Held paced the first eleven laps of the opening 50-lap …
10) TODAY is the Memorial Go-Kart Swap Meet and Wes Biswell Memorial Car Show at Kettle Moraine Bowl in Slinger from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Admission is FREE! Look for the Slinger Speedway “booth” for the first chance to purchase Bar Car driving opportunities! Regular Sunday –AND– Nationals tickets (Meet & Greets too!) will also be available for purchase (cash or …
Season Opener Features New Format and Super Late Model Bonus Cash (Slinger, WI) Racing action returns to the high-banks of the Slinger Super Speedway, Sunday afternoon, April 28th as Potawatomi Hotel & Casino presents the Miller Lite Season Opener. The event kicks off the 72nd season of action at the high-banked quarter-mile oval and begins a season-long celebration of the …
How did you get into racing? I’ve always been a gearhead, always had fast street cars and rode Harleys. I used to hang out at Great Lakes Dragaway, Hales Corners and the Kaukauna drag strip. In 1980 I moved here and started going to Slinger. I watched everyone from Trickle to Bickle….Bobby Allison…Rusty Wallace…Kenseth when he was a little kid. …
