Dick Trickle talks about the "Daytona" of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (July 8, 2009) – The struggles of the Milwaukee Mile have been anything but pleasant news to many die-hard race fans from the Midwest. The most recent news will be heart wrenching to Mid-American Stock Car Series drivers and fans alike.
The Milwaukee Mile was forced to close its doors for the August “Wisconsin All-Stars” weekend, it was reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal Wednesday. Among other events, the weekend was to host a 40-lap MASCS feature event on Saturday, August 29.
“The Milwaukee Mile has been a very important venue to Mid-American, hosting some of the best races that we have had in the past four seasons,” said MASCS co-owner Doug Strasburg. “We wish the Mile the best of luck in getting back on their feet.”
The news, however, is not all “doom and gloom,” said Strasburg. He said there are many good people working, basically for free, to try to resolve the issues at the Milwaukee Mile.
Doug Hornickel PhotoBy: Kevin Ramsell
WEST ALLIS, WI (Sunday, May 31, 2009) - It was a beautiful day and a great crowd on hand at The Milwaukee Mile for the ABC Supply - AJ Foyt 225 Indy Car Series race. Dixon got past defending race winner Ryan Briscoe with 24 laps to go in the race that only took one hour and 38 minutes.
Briscoe sat on the pole but it was Tony Kanaan going from his third starting position to the lead on the opening lap. Kanaan would lead the first 25 laps until Briscoe would get by him on lap 26. Kanaan would later fall out on lap 133 with mechanical problems.
The top-three stayed together throughout most of the event with Briscoe holding off Ganassi Racing teammates Dixon and Dario Franchetti.
The first of two cautions flew on lap 57 when Mike Conway made contact with the SAFER barrier in turn four. He was able to walk away.
NorthernTool.com 250 Takes Center Stage on Wisconsin’s Biggest Motorsports Weekend
West Allis, Wis. (May 21, 2009) – The biggest motorsports weekend in Wisconsin will culminate with the NorthernTool.com 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at The Milwaukee Mile on Saturday night, June 20, it was announced today by officials of the historic speedway.
Minnesota-based Northern Tool + Equipment has a Wisconsin store in Milwaukee just a six minute drive from The Mile. This entitlement will work hand-in-glove with raising awareness for the 28 year-old company’s current involvement in NASCAR, and their website, which has a deep selection of hand and power tools and a diverse mix of products including generators, pressure washers, air compressors and much more, found at www.northerntool.com
West Allis, WI, May 2 – Mark Fogel of West Bend, recorded his first win of the season during Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series season opener held at the historic Milwaukee Mile oval. Fogel ran in the top five for most of the 150-lap contest and despite finishing in the runner-up position at the line he was declared the winner after Brad Hetzel was disqualified during post race inspection. The "Bema Polytech / Klement’s Sausage 150" enduro started 64 entrants including the full size "stock car" division, the 4-cylinder "small car" division and the “V-6” division. All divisions competed at the same time.
Fogel was first overall followed by Tom Barnharst and Don Lunsford. All three reached the Milwaukee Mile podium and earned huge trophies for their efforts plus prize money. Steve Bayer recorded his first ever enduro win in the "small car" class followed by Mike Jucius. First in the “stock car” division was Fogel. Fogel was also first in the “A” class division over Barnharst. In the “B” class, it was Matt Arvia over Gary Paulick. Another first time winner in the V-6 division was Joel Schumann. All trophy awards were courtesy of Bema Polytech Inc. of Elmhurst, IL
