What can be better than breathing new life into an old gem? NASCAR has embarked on similar efforts in recent years, reviving racetracks like North Wilkesboro Speedway or Bowman Gray Stadium. The short-track racing world has taken a leaf out of NASCAR’s page in this regard.
Slinger Super Speedway, a hallowed venue in short-track racing, is preparing for its 78th racing season. In addition to the new season, the track can relish a batch of new owners.
NASCAR-dominated short track shuffles its owners
Yes, Slinger Super Speedway has been frequented by NASCAR celebrities. The Slinger Nationals, a prestigious short-track racing event, has witnessed NASCAR Hall of Famers. They include Alan Kulwicki, Mark Martin, and Matt Kenseth among the older veterans. The current active drivers include NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, two-time Daytona 500 winner William Byron, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ty Majeski. As the track prepares for the Jerry “Bear” Priesgen Memorial race on April 27th, it has a big update to share.
Slinger Super Speedway owners Todd and Elizabeth Thelen updated on Facebook that the Wisconsin racetrack is being sold to a new batch of owners. The potential buyers have not been named yet, but the hints dropped indicate that they are local fans-turned-racers. The Thelens’ statement hinted at the importance attached to this sale: “Having been involved with the ‘business side’ of Slinger Speedway since 2005, fans since the late 70’s, and a Super Late Model racer in the late 90’s to early 2000’s we knew that if we ever stepped away, it needed to be under the right circumstances.”
The statement further added, “Most importantly, we needed to be assured that it would remain a racetrack. That time may have arrived. We are pleased to announce that local buyers are in the process of purchasing the speedway. The potential buyers also began as fans, transitioned into racers, and are excited to take the track into the next chapter of its historic existence…While we wish we could have told all of our friends, teams, and partners personally, stories are starting to circulate. We are sharing this news here to lead and help facilitate a smooth transition as Slinger Speedway enters its new stage of growth.”
Clearly, Slinger Super Speedway, a NASCAR asset, is entering a new chapter of its existence. Stay tuned for further updates.
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