Miss Slinger 2020-2021
Rachel Taylor
In school I was an avid Soccer player and did Track & Field. Living on Lake Tichigan, I was on the water a lot and like to Wakeboard and I also enjoy Snowboarding. I went to Gateway Technical College, and have my real-estate license and currently work for Keller Williams Realty. My favorite food is pretzels with beer cheese. I like dogs and have a mini Golden Doodle named Copper. I enjoy fashion, the sun, cars and racing. I’m proud to represent the track as Miss Slinger Super Speedway!
Miss Slinger 2019-2020
Mikena Wantz
I wanted to become Miss Slinger Speedway for a couple reasons actually. I’ve been an outdoors girl all my life with motorsports right alongside it when it came to my interests. I have been going to the track since I was the age of one. My grandpa, Norman “Sags” Saegert, used to be the flag waver so some of my very first colors learned were through the flags he asked me to hand him. So a part of my decision was to carry out my grandpa’s legacy there. Also, with me going there every Sunday out of my own interests, I thought it’d be nice to finally get to know the drivers I’ve been following on a more personal level and get a new experience on the track other than the stands. ~Mikena Wantz
Miss Slinger 2018-2019
Kristy Held
Being Miss Slinger is so much more than a satin sash and a smile. It’s sharing the excitement of a rookie’s first win, or a veteran’s 20th trophy. The pride beaming from the crew and family as they run down from the pits to share the moment. Helping the kids out of their car...or catching it as it rolls away. It’s welcoming newcomers to the track and chatting with the season pass holders. Being a part of Slinger Speedway each week is my Sunday Funday. ~Kristy Held
The best part of being Miss Slinger...
Ashley Cridelich, 2015-2018
The best part about being Miss Slinger was honestly just meeting all the new people, both racers and fans. Plus actually being able to be on the track and getting to know all the racers on a more personal level rather than just “Oh hey, look that's so and so and he/she is in the lead”. I love all the new friends I made. It was such a close-knit community and I liked to call it my race family.
Ashley Hoffmann, 2009-2012
The best part of my Miss Slinger experience was interacting with all the drivers who grew into friends. It was great interacting with everyone from the racetrack in general - fans, employees and drivers.
Sara (Olson) Dornbrook, 2004-2006 and 2007-2009
The best part was meeting so many people and gaining a whole new family! The track is a fun place to hang out and gain a ton of new friends! If you have interest in modeling/other pageants, this is also great to have on your comp card. It opened so many doors for me WAY back in the day in the four years that I did it. I have so many amazing memories and have met so many great people because of this opportunity! I am STILL there to help when I can so I can see everyone!!!
Amanda (Tackes) Andrasic, 2001-2002
The best part of my experience as Miss Slinger Speedway was the people I met and interacted with! The fans were amazing! The drivers and crew were like family! Finally the staff, safety crew and administration of the track kept things running smoothly and safely for everyone (including myself as I stood in the middle of the track enjoying the race - it was the best seat in the house!).
Kathy Peterson, 1985-1986
The best part of my experience was meeting and getting to know the drivers and the fans!
Jean (Gilligan) Killoren, 1981-1982
The best part was all the excitement; being in the middle of the track was fantastic!
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Miss Slingers |
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Year |
Name |
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1967 |
Kris Kazinski |
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1973 |
Gail Stoiber |
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1976-1977 |
Terri Gettleman |
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1977-1978 |
Marilyn Mee |
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1978-1979 |
Mickey Walters |
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1979-1980 |
Pattie Aiello |
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1980-1981 |
Kathy Wills |
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1981-1982 |
Jean Gilligan |
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1982-1983 |
Monica Rundell |
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1983-1984 |
Trina Seibert |
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1984-1985 |
Julie Mortag |
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1985-1986 |
Kathy Peterson |
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1986-1987 |
Nancy Burkart |
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1987-1988 |
Beth Maaske |
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1988-1989 |
Beth Maaske |
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1989-1990 |
Beth Maaske |
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1990-1991 |
Stephanie Eckles |
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1990-1991 |
Beth Maaske |
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1991-1992 |
Denise Reinhardt |
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1992-1993 |
Heather Mathews |
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1993-1994 |
Julie Tackes |
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1994-1995 |
Melissa Lees |
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1995-1996 |
Melissa Lees |
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1996-1997 |
Lanae Kozi |
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1997-1998 |
Lanae Kozi |
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1998-1999 |
Gina Balistrieri |
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1999-2000 |
Lanae Kozi |
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2000-2001 |
Jennifer Lynn |
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2001-2002 |
Amanda Tackes |
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2002-2003 |
Erin Salzman |
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2003-2004 |
Lyndsay Chapman |
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2004-2005 |
Sara Olson |
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2005-2006 |
Sara Olson |
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2006-2007 |
Jenna Hejlik |
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2007-2008 |
Sara Olson |
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2008-2009 |
Sara Olson |
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2009-2010 |
Ashley Hoffmann |
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2010-2011 |
Ashley Hoffmann |
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2011-2012 |
Ashley Hoffmann |
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2012-2013 |
Karri Finco |
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2013-2014 |
Karri Finco |
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2014-2015 |
Karri Finco |
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2015-2016 |
Ashley Cridelich |
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2016-2017 |
Ashley Cridelich |
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2017-2018 |
Ashley Cridelich |
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2018-2019 |
Kristy Held |
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2019-2020 |
Mikena Wantz |
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2020-2021 |
Rachel Taylor |
Rachel Taylor
In school I was an avid Soccer player and did Track & Field. Living on Lake Tichigan, I was on the water a lot and like to Wakeboard and I also enjoy Snowboarding. I went to Gateway Technical College, and have my real-estate license and currently work for Keller Williams Realty. My favorite food is pretzels with beer cheese. I like dogs and have a mini Golden Doodle named Copper. I enjoy fashion, the sun, cars and racing. I’m proud to represent the track as Miss Slinger Super Speedway!
Miss Slinger 2019-2020
Mikena Wantz
I wanted to become Miss Slinger Speedway for a couple reasons actually. I’ve been an outdoors girl all my life with motorsports right alongside it when it came to my interests. I have been going to the track since I was the age of one. My grandpa, Norman “Sags” Saegert, used to be the flag waver so some of my very first colors learned were through the flags he asked me to hand him. So a part of my decision was to carry out my grandpa’s legacy there. Also, with me going there every Sunday out of my own interests, I thought it’d be nice to finally get to know the drivers I’ve been following on a more personal level and get a new experience on the track other than the stands. ~Mikena Wantz
Miss Slinger 2018-2019
Kristy Held
Being Miss Slinger is so much more than a satin sash and a smile. It’s sharing the excitement of a rookie’s first win, or a veteran’s 20th trophy. The pride beaming from the crew and family as they run down from the pits to share the moment. Helping the kids out of their car…or catching it as it rolls away. It’s welcoming newcomers to the track and chatting with the season pass holders. Being a part of Slinger Speedway each week is my Sunday Funday. ~Kristy Held
The best part of being Miss Slinger…
Ashley Cridelich, 2015-2018
The best part about being Miss Slinger was honestly just meeting all the new people, both racers and fans. Plus actually being able to be on the track and getting to know all the racers on a more personal level rather than just “Oh hey, look that’s so and so and he/she is in the lead”. I love all the new friends I made. It was such a close-knit community and I liked to call it my race family.
Ashley Hoffmann, 2009-2012
The best part of my Miss Slinger experience was interacting with all the drivers who grew into friends. It was great interacting with everyone from the racetrack in general – fans, employees and drivers.
Sara (Olson) Dornbrook, 2004-2006 and 2007-2009
The best part was meeting so many people and gaining a whole new family! The track is a fun place to hang out and gain a ton of new friends! If you have interest in modeling/other pageants, this is also great to have on your comp card. It opened so many doors for me WAY back in the day in the four years that I did it. I have so many amazing memories and have met so many great people because of this opportunity! I am STILL there to help when I can so I can see everyone!!!
Amanda (Tackes) Andrasic, 2001-2002
The best part of my experience as Miss Slinger Speedway was the people I met and interacted with! The fans were amazing! The drivers and crew were like family! Finally the staff, safety crew and administration of the track kept things running smoothly and safely for everyone (including myself as I stood in the middle of the track enjoying the race – it was the best seat in the house!).
Kathy Peterson, 1985-1986
The best part of my experience was meeting and getting to know the drivers and the fans!
Jean (Gilligan) Killoren, 1981-1982
The best part was all the excitement; being in the middle of the track was fantastic!
Miss Slingers
Year
Name
1967
Kris Kazinski
1973
Gail Stoiber
1976-1977
Terri Gettleman
1977-1978
Marilyn Mee
1978-1979
Mickey Walters
1979-1980
Pattie Aiello
1980-1981
Kathy Wills
1981-1982
Jean Gilligan
1982-1983
Monica Rundell
1983-1984
Trina Seibert
1984-1985
Julie Mortag
1985-1986
Kathy Peterson
1986-1987
Nancy Burkart
1987-1988
Beth Maaske
1988-1989
Beth Maaske
1989-1990
Beth Maaske
1990-1991
Stephanie Eckles
1990-1991
Beth Maaske
1991-1992
Denise Reinhardt
1992-1993
Heather Mathews
1993-1994
Julie Tackes
1994-1995
Melissa Lees
1995-1996
Melissa Lees
1996-1997
Lanae Kozi
1997-1998
Lanae Kozi
1998-1999
Gina Balistrieri
1999-2000
Lanae Kozi
2000-2001
Jennifer Lynn
2001-2002
Amanda Tackes
2002-2003
Erin Salzman
2003-2004
Lyndsay Chapman
2004-2005
Sara Olson
2005-2006
Sara Olson
2006-2007
Jenna Hejlik
2007-2008
Sara Olson
2008-2009
Sara Olson
2009-2010
Ashley Hoffmann
2010-2011
Ashley Hoffmann
2011-2012
Ashley Hoffmann
2012-2013
Karri Finco
2013-2014
Karri Finco
2014-2015
Karri Finco
2015-2016
Ashley Cridelich
2016-2017
Ashley Cridelich
2017-2018
Ashley Cridelich
2018-2019
Kristy Held
2019-2020
Mikena Wantz
2020-2021
Rachel Taylor