Double-Header Weekend Features Destruction and Racing (Slinger, WI) Smashing, bashing, wrecking and flipping highlight the annual Schaefer’s BP SlamFest, Saturday night, August 19, at the Slinger Super Speedway and ushers in an action packed, double-header weekend at the world’s fastest high-banked quarter-mile oval. Among others, the popular SlamFest features a roll over contest; back up, chain and ski races, school …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug 13—The three main combatants for the Slinger Super Speedway super late model track championship put on a show Sunday night in the 60-lap feature as Alex Prunty shaded Gary LaMonte by .026 seconds in a photo finish while point leader Steve Apel finished third right on their bumper. “It might’ve been luck to be …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug 6—Dennis Prunty drove to his fourth feature win of the season in the 60-lap super late model main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Ryan DeStefano and Chris Blawat brought the field to the green flag and they ran side by side and swapped the lead in the opening laps with Grant …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 30—The Slinger Speedway super late model track championship battle tightened Sunday as Alex Prunty scored his first feature win of the season in the 60-lap main event while Steve Apel and Gary LaMonte, the top two drivers in the season long standings ran into problems. “It seems to be the way it’s gone this …
July 23 Slinger WI, Kyle Chwala won the King of the Highbanks 40-lap Late Model feature Sunday night st the Slinger Super Speedway. Chwala held off Ryan Gutknecht to score the victory. Braison Bennett finished third followed by Shaun Scheel and Jakob Hassler in fourth and fifth respectively. Brian Holtz finished sixth ahead of RJ Braun and Dan Jung while …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 18—A year ago Bubba Pollard nearly packed up for an early exit from the Slinger Super Speedway after a not so stellar performance in the SuperSeal Slinger Nationals. Fast forward 365 days later and there was Pollard standing proud in victory lane after holding off Alex Prunty to win the 2017 version of Wisconsin’s …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 16— Dale Nottestad passed Kyle Chwala for the lead while working lapped traffic with just under ten laps to go and went on to capture the victory in Round One of the Badgerland Challenge 50-lap late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “This is a pretty awesome deal and (car owner) …
Annual Event Lifts Lid on Busy 8-Day Stretch (Slinger, WI) The Badgerland Challenge Series for late models and area sportsman highlights the Prelude to the Nationals, Sunday night, July 16, at the Slinger Super Speedway and lifts the lid on an exciting eight-day stretch of racing at the world’s fastest high-banked quarter-mile oval. Autism Awareness and Foolery’s Liquid Therapy present …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 9—Dennis Prunty charged to the lead early and drove to a convincing victory in the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway during the second round of the Pepsi Triple Challenge. “I’ve won this quite a few times, the one before the (Slinger) Nationals, so I’m excited and I’m …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 2—The one asphalt racetrack in the state of Wisconsin that Ty Majeski had yet to win at was the Slinger Speedway until Sunday night when the Seymour, Wisconsin driver notched his first victory in the 75-lap super late model main event. Majeski took the lead from three time track champion Steve Apel on lap …
Holiday Weekend Racing Features Huge Fireworks Display (Slinger, WI) The Independence Day weekend ushers in the half-way point of weekly racing at the Slinger Super Speedway and brings with it excitement both on track and off track as Alto-Shaam presents the We’re Hiring Firecracker 75. The Sunday night, July 2, program features a 75-lap main event for the super late …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 25—Gary LaMonte edged Steve Apel by just .017 seconds at the finish to come out on top of the slobber-knocker that was the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Speedway. The final laps between the top two championship contenders featured plenty of door-rubbing action as their cars bounced off one …
$1000 Up For Grabs in Miss Slinger Speedway Contest (Slinger, WI) After a scheduled week off, the late model division returns to Sunday night action at the Slinger Super Speedway, June 25. “As much as you want to race every lap of every week, sometimes it’s good to have a week off here and there,” stated late model championship point …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 18—Steve Apel drove to his second feature victory of the season Sunday night in the 60-lap super late model main event on Scout Night at the Slinger Super Speedway. The car was on rails tonight,” Apel said afterwards, “We came here on Thursday and tested when it was 95 degrees so we knew if …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 11—Anytime Dennis Prunty and Steve Apel battle for the super late model feature victory at the Slinger Super Speedway it’s a guaranteed show and Sunday night was no exception as the two fought fiercely for the win in the 60-lap main event with Prunty edging Apel by a fender at the checkered flag.. “We …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 4—Gary LaMonte catapulted his way from third to first thirteen laps into the first round of the Pepsi Triple Challenge 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway and drove to his first victory of the season. “The car was spot on but I got a little worried there as …
By Brian Schmitt Slinger, WI. May 28th. Early morning rain gave way to a beautiful Sunday evening as we gathered to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day weekend Sunday night. EH Wolf and Sons 75 lap Super Late Model feature highlighted the evenings events. Super Lates Grant Griesbach and Alex Prunty led the …
Holiday Weekend Racing a Slinger Tradition (Slinger, WI) Memorial Day weekend at the Slinger Super Speedway traditionally ushers in a host a big summer racing events, and this weekend is no exception as E.H. Wolf presents the Memorial Day Special. The Sunday night, May 28, program features a 75-lap main event for the super late models and is always one …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 21—Just under a year removed from suffering serious injuries that threatened his career, legendary driver Conrad Morgan let the racing world know he was back Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway has he drove to a flag to flag win in the Alan Kulwicki Memorial 60-lap super late model feature event. “I’m wore …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 7— Taking advantage of a brake issue by early race leader Gary LaMonte, Steve Apel stormed to the lead on lap 54 of the 75-lap super late model feature and never looked back, capturing the victory in the 70th season opener Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I don’t know what happened to …
Mother Nature Wins! The weather forecast for tomorrow is rain, cold, and wind. In the interest of our fans and competitors we are postponing the season opener to next Sunday May 7. Details to follow.
Miller Lite 75 Highlights Afternoon Affair (Slinger, WI) For the 70th consecutive season the Slinger Super Speedway roars back to life with the Miller Lite Opener, Sunday afternoon, April 30. Super late models will highlight the afternoon with a 75-lap feature. They’ll be joined by late models, area sportsman, HEROS bees, super beez, and figure 8’s as the high banked …
Season Opener April 30, Nationals July 18, SlamFest August 19 Slinger Speedway officially closed its 68th season by crowning last season’s champions Friday Todd Thelen and Rodney Erickson greeted all and thanked the racers, track sponsors, employees and safety crew for their support. A hearty meal, lots of door prizes and many interesting stories dotted the festivities as drivers from …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Sept. 11— Braison Bennett threaded his way to the lead in lapped traffic and cruised to the season ending victory in the 40-lap late model feature Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway as Kyle Chwala, Andy Welter, Eric Lingford, and Scott Goetzke wrapped up track championships in their respective divisions. Ryan Gutknecht charged to …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Sept. 4—Dennis Prunty drove to his fifth super late model feature victory of the season in the 100-lap Labor Day Weekend Special Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway while Chris Blawat edged Steve Apel by a mere seven points to earn his first career super late model track championship. “I thought about slowing down …
Two Weeks Remain in Other Divisions (Slinger, WI)—Defending track champion Steve Apel and Chris Blawat will do battle, in a winner take all showdown, Sunday night, September 4, at the Slinger Super Speedway as the super late model championship will be decided. Apel will take a five-point advantage in the season-long standings, into Sunday evening’s program. The three-time and defending …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 28— Just a few weeks after capturing his first career super late model feature win, Gary LaMonte was back in victory lane for win #2 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway following the 60-lap main event while just five points now separate Steve Apel and Chris Blawat in the battle for the track …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 21— In a race that resembled a street brawl leaving many drivers with battered race cars and tempers, Chris Blawat emerged from the chaos with his fourth super late model feature victory of the season following the 60-lap Pepsi Challenge Final Round Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “It was getting a little …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 14—With a daring pass in traffic during the final ten laps, Gary LaMonte took the lead of the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway and drove to his first career super late model main event victory. “We came through and we’ll take it,” an obviously excited LaMonte stated …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., Aug. 7–—Kulwicki Driver Development Program competitor Alex Prunty took the lead on lap four and drove to his first career super late model feature victory at the Slinger Super Speedway in the 60-lap main event Sunday night. “This car was just awesome tonight,” Prunty exclaimed as he exchanged high-fives with the crowd gathered around victory …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 31–— Chris Blawat held off Alex Prunty in a five lap shootout to capture his third super late model feature win of the season in the 60-lap main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “This season has been a lot of fun and this car has been awesome all year,” Blawat told …
Slinger, Wis.–July 24–Steve Apel drove to his first feature win of the season Sunday night in the 60-lap super late model main event at the Slinger Super Speedway. John DeAngelis Jr. And Brad Mueller led the field to the green flag with Mueller charging out to the early lead. Alex Prunty dogged Mueller from second until he was able to …
