Slinger Speedway facts for kids

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Slinger Speedway

World's Fastest 1/4 Mile Oval
Location	Slinger, Wisconsin
Capacity	10,000
Owner	Travis Dassow & Kelsey Dassow
Opened	1948
Major events	Current: Slinger Nationals ASA STARS National Tour (2025)
Oval
Surface	Asphalt
Length	0.25 mi (0.40 km)
Turns	4
Banking	Turns: 33°
Race lap record	9.908 seconds (Jeff Bloom, , 2010, Xtreme Sprint Series)
Website	https://slingersuperspeedway.com

The Slinger Super Speedway is a famous race track in Slinger, Wisconsin. It's a quarter-mile oval track with very steep corners. People call it the "World's Fastest Quarter Mile Oval" because cars go incredibly fast here!

The fastest lap ever recorded was by Jeff Bloom. He drove a special sprint car on August 21, 2010. His lap time was an amazing 9.908 seconds. This was the first time any car went under 10 seconds on a quarter-mile oval track. More recently, on May 18, 2025, Steve Apel set a new record for Super Late Model cars. He completed a lap in 10.994 seconds, which was the first time a Super Late Model went under 11 seconds.

Slinger Speedway: The World's Fastest Quarter-Mile Race Track

A Look Back: Slinger Speedway's History

The Slinger Speedway first opened its doors in 1948. Back then, it was a dirt track. For many years, cars raced on the clay surface.

From Dirt to Asphalt: Track Changes

In 1974, something big changed. The track was paved with asphalt and made into a high-banked quarter-mile oval. This meant cars could go even faster! At first, modified and sportsman cars raced here. Later that year, late models and other stock cars joined in.

In the late 1970s, a paved "X" was added inside the track. This allowed for exciting figure 8 racing after the main races. Drivers cross paths in the middle, making it very thrilling to watch!

Big Races and TV Appearances

In 2021, the track hosted the all-new Superstar Racing Experience (SRX series). This was a huge event because it was shown live on national television (CBS) for the first time in the track's history. Famous driver Marco Andretti won that exciting race on July 10, 2021.

Race Cars You'll See: Weekly Divisions

Slinger Speedway has different types of races each week. These are called "divisions," and they feature various kinds of race cars. Drivers compete for points in these weekly programs.

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  Super Late Model (2019)

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  Late model (2019)

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  Sportsman (2013 Bill Prietzel)

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  Slinger Bees (2019) - 4-cylinder cars

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  Figure 8 (2019)

Famous Drivers Who Raced Here

Many well-known race car drivers have competed at Slinger Speedway. Some of them, like Rich Bickle, Joe Shear, and Dick Trickle, raced here before becoming famous in NASCAR.

Entrance to Slinger Super Speedway

Even several NASCAR Cup Series champions have raced at Slinger. These include legends like Dale Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace, Bobby Allison, Alan Kulwicki, Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott. It's a place where future stars often get their start!

The Slinger Nationals: A Huge Race Event

The biggest race of the year at Slinger Speedway is called the Slinger Nationals. This 200-lap super late model stock car race happens every summer. The winner receives the Larry Detjens Memorial Trophy. This trophy honors Larry Detjens, a past winner who sadly passed away in a racing accident. The 2025 Slinger Nationals was the 46th time this special event took place.

Why is the Slinger Nationals Special?

The Slinger Nationals is usually held on a Tuesday night. This is so nationally famous drivers can come and race. Many NASCAR stars often drive a local car owner's car just for this one big race.

For example, the 1987 event had many famous names like Davey Allison, his father Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt, and Mark Martin. In 2021, Luke Fenhaus won the Nationals. Because of his win, he was invited to compete in the SRX series race that same week as a "Local Ringer."

Who Won the Slinger Nationals?

The field of cars at the 2019 Slinger Nationals

Here is a list of the winners of the Slinger Nationals over the years:

Slinger Nationals Winners by Driver

This table shows which drivers have won the Slinger Nationals and how many times: