Arcadia Publishing The Milwaukee Mile History Book

Speed has always been the Milwaukee Mile's hallmark and the one-mile oval track has given race fans and drivers thrills, chills andmemories for 130 years. "The Mile," once a proving ground for the latest in mechanical engineering, has seen it all: from harness racing to endurance races, NASCAR, midgets, sprints and Indy open wheel. The checkered flag has waved at the Mile for greats such as Barney Oldfield, Rex Mays, Al Unser and Mario Andretti, as well as a new generation of drivers, including Dale Jarrett, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick and Will Power. The infield saw its share of action, too, including circus acts under the big top and Green Bay Packers games.