A heavy rain storm that arrived during super late model qualifying forced the cancellation of the auto racing program Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. The Slinger Super Speedway is back in action next Sunday evening September 2nd for the Kieth’s Marina Labor Day 100 with fireworks presented by Bonifide Security, DeAngelis Construction, and PMF Landscape Supply. The super …
Check out the Memorial Go-Karts running in “prime time” tonight, with features starting at 5:15, Balloons to Heaven at 6:25, and raffles/silent auction items! Why did you get into racing? I grew up around racing! My mom [Tonya (Krueger) Werner] used to race team cruisers (#13) and I’ve been watching NASCAR my whole life. Who is your favorite NASCAR (or …
Why did you get into racing? My whole family did it, it’s in my blood. I raced Enduros a couple times, but had kids early on and that was the end of driving for me. Who is your favorite NASCAR (or other pro) driver? It used to be Matt Kenseth, just because he was from Wisconsin. Now it’s Ryan Blaney, …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug 19- Dennis Prunty drove to victory in the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the third and final round of the Triple Challenge while Alex Prunty was the overall Triple Challenge winner. “The car was really weird tonight as we tried something new and man, it was …
Happy 56th Birthday, Leonard!! How did you get into racing? My dad [#00, also named Leonard] raced super late models all around the state from 1974 through 1980. The year I was 14, we actually raced six nights a week! In those days you couldn’t go into the pits unless you were 16 or over. Starting at age 15, I …
Why did you get into racing? When I was younger, I started coming to Slinger Super Speedway on Sundays to watch Scott Ascher (who attended high school with my mom) race. It was then that my love of the Fastest Quarter Mile Oval started! My family has been involved in different forms of racing over the years too: my dad …
Tell us about Pro4mance Motorsports. Rick: I started it four years ago when I decided I enjoyed building cars and helping see new talent get their taste of racing and Victory Lane. I built some cars with good success and found a lot of people asking for help and knew I could build a reasonably priced car that could win. …
Why did you get into racing? I started coming to Slinger Super Speedway as a kid with a friend and his family, and always thought it would be cool to race. By the time I turned 16 and got my license, I already had a car built and headed to Slinger to start off in the Bee division. I needed …
Why did you get into racing? Cole: My dad [Dave Thomas, formerly #19 Midwest Sportsman at Slinger] raced for as long as I can remember. I used to help him on his car. Sherry: At the age of 16 I started crewing for a Sprint car team. What are your future plans? [Cole is 16 years old and home-schooled.] On …
How did you and Jerry meet? It was 1988 in Nashville, TN. A big group of us, including the Schill’s and Fred Winn, used to go down to the All American 400 [at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville] every year. We were going to dinner and we were waiting on someone. Then this guy came walking in…tall…lanky…black hat, and I said …
Why did you get into racing? I helped my dad [driver of the #13 Midwest Sportsman] a lot with his car as I was growing up. It always seemed interesting, so I thought it would be cool to try. My first time out I was really nervous. The first time I qualified, I spun out and thought, “If I’m wrecking …
A native of Michigan, Steve currently lives in Florida. He has made the 20 hour trek to the Slinger Nationals every year since 2012, except one year when he broke his hand at Anderson. Why did you get into racing? My dad raced late models (in Indiana and Michigan) while I was growing up, so I’ve been around racing my …
Why did you get into racing? My dad has been bringing me here since I was four years old; I’ve only missed two races in all the years since. I actually learned to drive stick shift in the parking lot here during the off-season! When I was 14, I started in the Bee’s, then moved to Thunderstock, and now Area …
Why did you get into racing? I got too many tickets on the street! I’ve been racing for 32 years, starting out at Luxemburg and then Chilton. Kevin Schuh was my crew chief and he raced Figure 8’s. One week he [upset] a lot of people, so he had me get into his car the next week, and that was …
Why did you get into racing? Because I like to turn left and go fast! Who is your favorite NASCAR (or other) driver? I’d have to say Matt Kenseth. I like that he grew up in Wisconsin and raced all the same local short tracks as I do today. What are your future plans? [Jakob is currently 18 years old.] …
Why did you get into racing? I started racing at 14 because my whole family is involved in racing. My dad used to race 4-cylinders at 141 Speedway, my stepdad still drag races in Michigan, and my uncle races on dirt. What are your future plans? I’m 19 years old and graduated from Slinger last year. I hope to become …
Why did you get into racing? I like going fast! I also have many friends that race. Who is your favorite NASCAR (or other) driver? Kyle Busch I like his style, the way he drives, and I like his sponsor [M&Ms]. What are your future plans? (Note: JD is 13 years old and just finished 7th grade in Port Washington. …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug 12- Brad Mueller captured his second super late model feature victory of the season in dominating fashion Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he led all but three laps of the 60-lap event. “It was a great car,” Mueller told the crowd afterward, “The crew and I worked on it this week …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug 5— “This afternoon I said there are only five races to go and if I don’t win…I’m done,” Hall of Fame driver Conrad Morgan reflected Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Then after a long dramatic pause, the 70 year old boldly stated, “Well…I’m not done, “as he addressed a highly partisan crowd …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 29— Alex Prunty edged Dennis Prunty in a close finish to win the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “It’s just so much fun battling with Dennis and we got really loose there toward the end and I didn’t know if we were going to be able to …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 22— Over the last few years anytime Steve Apel and Gary LaMonte are battling for the super late model feature victory at the Slinger Super Speedway, the outcome is sure to be intense and that was the case Sunday night as contact between the two on the final lap deemed avoidable by track officials …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 15— 2017 Slinger Speedway King of the Highbanks victor Kyle Chwala successfully defended his crown Sunday night as he drove to victory in the 50-lap late model feature event. “We felt kind of bad losing on Tuesday night (during the Slinger Nationals) so we kind of went to work this week, “Chwala told the …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 10— Over the last few years, a victory in the Slinger Nationals had seemed to slip away from Ty Majeski as despite having a strong race car, uncontrollable circumstances always crept up to keep him from hoisting the elusive trophy. Majeski exorcised those demons in a big way Tuesday night at the Slinger Super …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 8— Zack Riddle took the lead just past the halfway point and held off Shaun Scheel to win the 50-lap late model Prelude to the Nationals main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “Tonight we were able to hit it,” Riddle said from victory lane, “I had a good car and wasn’t …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 1— Dennis Prunty held off a hard charging Gary LaMonte to win the Oscar Mike 75-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway to notch his fourth main event victory of the season. “I just wanted to stay slow so Gary (LaMonte) doesn’t know how fast I am for the …
NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie Just Posted Best Career Finish (Slinger, WI) Ty Majeski will return to his native Badger state in search of a win in the 39th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 10, at Slinger Super Speedway. The 23-year-old, from Seymour, Wisconsin in currently residing in North Carolina and has won nearly everything …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 24— After several promising races earlier this year, Brad Mueller put it all together Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the Lightening 75 super late model main event and captured his first victory of the season. “God it feels great to be back in victory lane here, “ an excited Mueller told …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 17—It had been a long time coming but Brad Keith finally found himself in victory lane following a super late model feature as he survived a torrid late race battle to score his first career win in the PMF Landscape Supply Scout Night 60 Sunday evening at the Slinger Super Speedway. “It was pretty …
Georgia Short-Track Ace Barnstorming the Country (Slinger, WI) Bubba Pollard has announced that he will return to Slinger Super Speedway to defend his title in the 39th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 10. The 31-year-old, from Senoia, Georgia is one of the last of a barnstorming breed. Pollard has half-a-dozen wins to his credit …
The June 10 races have been rained out. Make plans to attend next week June 17 for the PMF Scout Night, all scouts in uniform are admitted free. Slinger Speedway is located off of Highways 41 and 144 at 280 Cedar Creek Road in Slinger, WI. For more information on upcoming events visit our web site at www.slingersuperspeedway.com or call …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 3— Alex Prunty survived a clean hard fought battle with Steve Apel and then turned back a hard charging Brad Mueller to win the 60-lap First Round of the Triple Challenge super late model feature in a photo finish Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I have a lot of respect for Steve …
Reigning NASCAR Cup R.O.Y. Looks for 2016 Nats Redemption (Slinger, WI) Erik Jones, the 2015 NASCAR Truck Series champion and reigning NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year is the latest driver to commit to the 39th annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 10. The 22-year-old rising star, from Byron, Michigan last competed at the …
