Slinger Super Speedway Season Opener this weekend!
By Weyer / Margetta

April 15, 2001; Slinger, WI - The Slinger Super Speedway kicks off its 2001 racing season Sunday afternoon, April 22nd, with the Miller Lite Twin 75's Spring Opener.

NASCAR Busch Grand National star Rich Bickle, a two-time Slinger Speedway track Champion with over 230 career short track main event victories, and American Speed Association standout Scott Hansen will be on hand to take on defending Slinger Track Champion Lowell Bennett, Six time track Champion, Conrad Morgan, Brad Mueller, Al Schill, and other Slinger Speedway hot shoes in twin 75 lap late model features. The Midwest Modified and Slinger Stinger divisions will also be in action.

Advance tickets for the Miller Lite Twin 75's Spring Opener are available at Pioneer Plaza located at Highway’s 41 & 45 in Richfield and at the track office until 4 p.m. on April 21st. Fans purchasing advance tickets can save $2 off the regular admission price. Children ages 9 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Spectator gates open at Noon with time trials at 1 p.m. and racing action set to begin at 2 p.m. Fans can also purchase all Season Passes at the track office, which will save them approximately $84.00 for the whole season. Miller Lite Spring Opener not valid with Season Pass and Season Pass holders will save $4.00 off the Nationals ticket for an added bonus.

The Slinger Super Speedway will also hold a Practice Day for all divisions on Saturday, April 21st, from Noon until 4 p.m. Grandstand spectator admission is Free for the Practice Day as the drivers use the afternoon to test and tune up their cars for the upcoming season. The Pit area will open at 10:30AM, with inspection and practice sessions set to begin at 12:00 Noon. Competitors and fans entering the pit area will be charged an admission fee.

Slinger Speedway has again done some remodeling with there bleachers, Pavilion area, and the back pits including an improved bleacher area behind the Flag stand which has been paved and a new bleacher section was put in, the pit area has added more asphalt and a better surface covering for the remaining area of the driver pits. Come out and see the new improvements on Practice day for free while you enjoy some great action while the cars test and tune for race day.

For more information on the Miller Lite Twin 75's Spring Opener and the Practice Day call the speedway office during normal business hours at (262) 644-5921 or check out the track's website at www.slingersuperspeedway.com