AGELESS CONRAD MORGAN CAPTURES MILLER LITE 75 AT SLINGER!

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 4—“The dude is old enough to be my grandpa and he beat me on the racetrack,” was how defending Slinger Speedway track champion Steve Apel summed it up after finishing second to 65-year old Conrad Morgan in the season opening Miller Lite 75-lap super late model feature Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Speedway. “I …

Miller Lite Spring Opener Postponed to Sunday May 4

Gates open at Noon Racing 2pm (Slinger, WI) The 2014 Miller Lite Spring Opener has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon May 4. With 30 mph east winds, on and off rain, and temperatures in the 40’s the Slinger Speedway management was forced to make the tough decision to postpone the originally scheduled April 27th season opener to this Sunday May …

Slinger Speedway Crowns Champions

(Hartford, WI) by Fay Hendricks – The blustery winter night was warmed by a racing family reunion during Slinger Speedway’s Awards Banquet Saturday. Capping off Slinger’s 66th year of operation, Todd Thelen and Rodney Erickson celebrated their first season at the helm of the quarter-mile oval. After a wonderful meal and beverages, the awards portion of the program was interspersed …

MATT KENSETH TO RETURN TO SUPERSEAL SLINGER NATIONALS

VIP Meet and Greet Autograph Tickets Available (Slinger, WI) Matt Kenseth announced live on The LTN Hour that he will return to race in the Superseal Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite after a self-imposed year off. “I was in the stands watching Ross race last year and figured I might as well go back out and race ’em” said …

BRAD MUELLER CAPTURES SLINGER TUNDRA SERIES SEASON FINALE

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Sept. 8—Brad Mueller charged to the lead following a lap 51 restart and held off a closing Dennis Prunty to win the Tundra Super Late Model Series 75-lap season finale Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway. “This car was awesome today, “Mueller said from victory lane, “I have to thank my crew as they …

PRUNTY SCORES FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON IN POMP’S TIRE 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 18—Defending super late model track champion, Dennis Prunty captured his first feature victory of the season by winning the Pomp’s Tire 60 over Conrad Morgan Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “It feels good and it’s been a long time, “Prunty told the crowd from victory lane, “We’ve been fast all year but …

BRAUN CAPTURES WIN #3 IN WERNER ELECTRIC 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 11—Rob Braun captured his third super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway by holding off the challenges of Steve Apel in the Werner Electric 60. “He was all over me there and I was just trying to hold my own and hit my marks,” Braun exclaimed, …

Conrad Morgan Back In Victory Lane After Old Wisconsin 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 4—Conrad Morgan, a 65-year old Hall of Famer and a legend at the Slinger Speedway, ended a drought of over three years Sunday night by racing to a popular super late model feature victory in the Old Wisconsin 60. “I can’t even talk,” an obviously emotional Morgan told the crowd from victory lane, “Man, …

Prunty vs. Prunty Battle Goes To Dale In The Harley Bike Night At Slinger

Written By: Gregg Paul Dale Prunty got the jump on his brother Dennis Prunty on a restart with just four laps remaining to steal the victory on Harley Nike Night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Although the Prunty brothers were running strong all race long, they capitalized when race leader Steve Apel suddenly slowed to a stop in turn four …

BRAUN NETS SECOND VICTORY IN PEPSI CHALLENGE SERIES ROUND 2

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 14—Rob Braun drove to his second super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the 60-lap Round Two of the Pepsi Challenge Series. Braun charged into the lead from outside the front row at the drop of the green while polesitter Nick Wagner slotted into second …

LICHTFELD WINS KING OF THE HIGHBANKS AT SLINGER

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 7—Mike Lichtfeld held on following a green-white-checkered finish to capture top honors in the King of the Highbanks 50-lap late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway.

BICKLE ENDS SLINGER CAREER WITH A BIG PAYDAY IN SUPERSEAL MILLER LITE NATIONALS

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 2—Long after the races ended with the crowd filed out of the gates and the parking lots emptied, the quietness around the Slinger Super Speedway would normally be a time for Rich Bickle to reflect on a tremendous career at the world’s fastest ¼ mile oval after earlier crossing the finish line second behind …

APEL MAKES 4TH TRIP TO VICTORY LANE IN KEITH’S MARINA 75

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 30—Steve Apel drove to his fourth super late model feature victory of the season by outdueling defending track champion Dennis Prunty in the Keith’s Marina 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Apel took the lead near the halfway mark after Prunty chose the outside lane on a restart and never looked back.

APEL NETS THIRD FEATURE WIN OF THE SEASON IN YP.COM 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 23—The two most successful super late model drivers of the season to date, battled it out for the win in the YP.com 60 lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway with Steve Apel besting James Swan to capture his third feature victory of the year. “We had a mishap …

SWAN NOTCHES THIRD WIN OF THE SEASON IN PMF LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 16—James Swan passed Lowell Bennett with eleven laps to go and drove to his third super late model feature victory of the season in the PMF Landscape Supply 60 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “Holy Cow,” an excited Swan exclaimed from victory lane, “I don’t know what to say…I didn’t expect to …

TWO IN A ROW FOR APEL AFTER THROWBACK NIGHT 60

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 9—Steve Apel defeated Conrad Morgan to capture the 60-lap super late model feature victory on Throwback Night Sunday at the Slinger Super Speedway for his second consecutive main event triumph. “I gave Conrad (Morgan) room on the inside and he gave me plenty of room on the outside and we raced,” Apel stated describing …

APEL WINS ROUND ONE OF PEPSI CHALLENGE SERIES

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 2—Steve Apel took the lead on lap 18 of the 60-lap Pepsi Challenge Series Round One super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway and turned back a late charge from James Swan to score his first main event victory of the season. “I just didn’t want to hit the wall …

SWAN EDGES BRAUN IN SLINGER’S ALAN KULWICKI MEMORIAL

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 19—Driving a car sporting the same #97 that the late Alan Kulwicki raced at the Slinger Super Speedway years ago, James Swan edged Rob Braun in a thrilling finish to the 21st annual Alan Kulwicki Memorial super late model feature Sunday night.

Dick Trickle Passing

(Slinger, WI) May 17, 2013 – With heavy hearts the staff at Slinger Speedway would like to pass on our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dick Trickle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are many Dick Trickle stories to be told and bench races to be run but those are for another day… today we …

IT’S MUELLER OVER APEL IN A THRILLER AT SLINGER

By Dan Margetta – Slinger, Wis., May 5—Tire smoke and sliding race cars shrouded the Start/Finish line as the twin checkered flags swirled to signal the end of the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway and when the dust settled, Brad Mueller eked out the win by the slimmest of margins over Steve Apel.

SWAN OPENS SEASON WITH A WIN IN MILLER LITE 75

By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., April 28—James Swan worked the outside lane off a restart to pass Dave Feiler for the lead on lap 47 en route to victory in the season opening Miller Lite 75 Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I’m surprised a whole heck of a lot,” Swan told the crowd from victory lane, “Dave Feiler …

Miller Lite 75 Kick’s Off Slinger Opener Sunday Afternoon

Super Season Pass Deals – April 27 FREE (Slinger, WI) April 25, 2013 – The 66th Season for Slinger Speedway will kick off Sunday afternoon April 28th with the Miller Lite Spring Opener. Super Late Models will headline the event with a 75 lap feature. Super Late Models will be joined by Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Area Sportsman, Slinger Bee’s …

Slinger Speedway Announces 2013 Season Pass Promotion

Miller Lite Spring Opener April 28 (Slinger, WI) March 1, 2013 – Excitement is in the air at Slinger Speedway with fans and drivers waiting to see what the new promoters are going to roll out for the 2013 race season. Rodney Erickson stated, “We really want to take care of the Slinger Speedway fans and put a smile on …

2012 Slinger Speedway Banquet

February 2, 2013 Cocktails 5:30 – 7:00 Scenic View Country Club (just south of Hwy 60 on Hwy 164) 4415 Club Drive Slinger, WI http://www.scenicviewcc.com/contact/directions-a-map

BLAWAT SCORES FIRST FEATURE WIN WHILE PRUNTY WINS CHAMPIONSHIP IN A NAIL-BITER!

2012 Slinger Speedway Track Champions L-R Nick Schmidt, Brad Hetzel, Dennis Prunty, Alex Prunty, James Swan, Wilile VanCampBy Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Sept. 9— Chris Blawat captured his first super late model feature victory Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway in the 80-lap season championship main event while Dennis Prunty edged Steve Apel to win the track championship by …

Russ Darrow of West Bend Labor Day Special with Fireworks

Pepsi Challenge & Mountain Outfitters Trike Race August 26 Slinger WI – Russ Darrow Toyota of West Bend presents the Labor Day Special with fireworks. The event will be highlighted by a 100 lap Super Late Model race and a fireworks show by the legendary Bartollota Fireworks Company. Super Late Models will be joined by Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstocks, …