Slinger Supper Speedway - Press Release

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Miller Lite Twin 75’s Kick Off Slinger Opener
with Reduced Opening Day Prices!
Just Added – Rich Bickle Jr.!

By Todd Thelen

April 8, 2005; Slinger, WI - Slinger Super Speedway opens for the 59th consecutive year April 24, 2005 with the Miller Lite Twin 75’s. Late Models will headline the event joined with the Midwest Modified and Midwest Sportsman divisions. Gates will open at Noon, time trials at 1:00 pm, and racing at 2:00 pm.

This year Slinger will welcome back fans with a reduced opening day admission price. All general admission tickets will be the same prices as regular Sunday points races. Also, kids 11 and under are free with an adult.

Rich Bickle Jr. has just been added to the lineup for the Miller Lite Twin 75’s. Bickle has multiple NASCAR Craftsman Truck series wins to go with his Slinger Speedway Track Championships and Miller Lite Slinger Nationals Championships. Bickle will join defending Slinger Speedway Track Champion Brad “JJ” Mueller along with past champions Lowell Bennett, Al Schill, and Conrad Morgan.

Saturday April 23, 2005 fans will have the opportunity to view all the divisions of competition for the 2005-racing season during the annual practice day. The following divisions will practice by class: Late Model, Midwest Modified, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstocks, Slinger Bees and Figure 8’s. General admission on practice day is free.

The 26th Annual Miller Lite Nationals will take place July 12th, 2005. The event will be a 250-lap race with the best drivers in the Midwest facing off against NASCAR Stars! Watch for names to be announced soon.

There are select advertising and sponsorship opportunities as well as company and group outings available for the 2005 season. For more information, contact the speedway’s public relations department at 262-370-0440 or visit our web site at: www.slingersuperspeedway.com. You may also contact the track at: 262-644-5921.