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 …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 19–—Matt Kenseth outdueled Erik Jones in a green, white, checkered finish to win his record seventh SuperSeal Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite title.
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 17–— Dale Nottestad, the current point leader at the Jefferson Speedway, held off Slinger regulars Jordan DeVoy and Ryan Farrell to stake his claim to the King of the Highbanks title by winning the 50-lap late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the Prelude to the SuperSeal Slinger Nationals presented …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 10–—Rob Braun outdueled Dennis Prunty following a restart with 20 laps to go and drove to his second super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the 60-lap main event.
NASCAR star Matt Kenseth, defending ‘Nationals champion Dennis Prunty to appear July 8, 2016 – Milwaukee, Wis. – The well-established motorsports radio program, “The Racing Round Up Show,” will air live from the victory lane stage in the grandstands at the prestigious 37th Annual Slinger Nationals event on Tuesday, July 19, to be held at the Slinger Super Speedway.
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., July 3–—In a traditional Slinger Speedway battle, Dennis Prunty held off Steve Apel to nail down his fourth super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night in the Interstate Sawing Independence Day 75
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 26—Still feeling the effects of bruised ribs suffered in a hard crash a little over a week ago, Dennis Prunty toughed out his third super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night in the second round of the Pepsi Challenge Series at the Slinger Super Speedway.
NASCAR Cup Series Rookie Will be at Slinger as Dignitary (Slinger, WI) Due to an unforeseen sponsor commitment, current NASCAR Cup Series rookie standout Chase Elliott will be unable to compete in the 37th annual SuperSeal Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite, Tuesday night, July 19th. He will arrive at the track later in the day and will serve as …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 19—For the second time in three weeks Chris Blawat found himself in victory lane at the Slinger Super Speedway after the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night.
NASCAR Cup Series Rookie to Make First Slinger Appearance (Slinger, WI) Current NASCAR Cup Series rookie standout, Chase Elliott, has committed to competing in the 37th annual SuperSeal Slinger Nationals, presented by Miller Lite. The 200-lap Nationals is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 19th and offers a rain date of July 20th.
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 12—Rob Braun patiently waited in second place for most of the wild 60-lap super late model main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway before making his way around defending track champion Steve Apel in the closing laps to capture his first feature victory of the season. “We’ve had a rough year and …
Reunion Night Marks Track’s 69th Year (Slinger, WI) The Slinger Super Speedway celebrates its 69th season of racing, Sunday night, June 12, as Thrivent Financial presents Reunion Night. Born as a quarter-mile dirt track, the Slinger Speedway has evolved in to one of the premier asphalt short-tracks in the country.
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., June 5—Chris Blawat covered the field Sunday night to capture his first super late model feature victory in nearly four years in the 60-lap main event at the Slinger Super Speedway. “We just started getting motivated this year, “Blawat told the crowd after rebounding from a crash last week to lead the final 56 laps …
MACC Fund day Wednesday June 22, 2016 The Rocky Rococo at 8300 West Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee will be holding an all-day benefit for the MACC Fund on Wednesday June 22, 2016. John Degnitz, a long time sponsor of the 17b sprint car driven by the Northpole Nightmare Bill Balog, will be donating 17% of all sales that day …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 29—South Eastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Famer Conrad Morgan notched yet another win in his impressive career as he drove to victory in the E.H. Wolf and Sons Memorial Day 75-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Singer Super Speedway. After taking the lead near the halfway mark, Morgan held off …
Holiday Weekend Racing a Slinger EH Wolf 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 and Sons, Inc. presents the Memorial Day Special. The Sunday night, May 29, program features a 75-lap main event for the super late …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 22— Jamie Wallace was back in victory lane at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday night for the first time since 2009 after capturing the victory in the 60-lap Pepsi Challenge Series Round One super late model feature.
Midwest Sportsman Make First 2016 Appearance (Slinger, WI) A championship race within a championship is up this Sunday night, May 22, at the Slinger Super Speedway as the track hosts round one of the Pepsi Challenge Series for the super late models. In addition to season-long championship points, drivers will be competing for the overall crown of the three-race Pepsi …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., May 15— Two familiar combatants dueled for the win in the 24th annual Alan Kulwicki Memorial super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Speedway as Dennis Prunty edged Steve Apel in yet another photo finish.
Pre-Race 50,000 Penny Pick-up for Kids (Slinger, WI) After a scheduled week off, racing returns to the Slinger Super Speedway, Sunday evening, May 15. Super late models will headline with the 24th annual running of the Alan Kulwicki Memorial. They’ll be joined by late models, area sportsman, Slinger bees and figure 8’s as the high banked quarter mile oval begins …
By Dan Margetta Slinger, Wis., April 24— As the laps wound down, Dennis Prunty outdueled Steve Apel in heavy traffic to capture the victory in the season opening Miller Lite 75 Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway.
Slinger Super Speedway Sunday April 24, 2016 Schedule is tentative and subject to change! 8:00 am 8:05 am 10:30 am Noon Pit Gates Open Tech Opens Practice by division begins – SLM, AS, LM, SB General Admission Gates Open 12:15 1:30 1:50 2:00 Qualifying Begins Pit tours Fast Qualifiers to the Start Finish Line …
VIP Meet and Greet Autograph Tickets Available (Slinger, WI) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series superstar Matt Kenseth, who has won more Slinger Nationals championships than any other driver, announced he will return on Tuesday evening, July 19, to compete in the 37th annual event. Kenseth, after skipping last year’s Nationals, can’t wait to return. “It’s always fun to get back to …
