The Milwaukee Mile is a 1.015mi (1.633km) oval race track in the central United States, located on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb west of Milwaukee. Its grandstand and bleachers seats approximately 37,000 spectators. Opened in 1903 as a dirt track, it was paved in 1954. In addition to the oval, there is a 1.8mi (2.9km) road circuit located in the infield.[3]
As the oldest operating motor speedway in the world, the Milwaukee Mile has hosted at least one auto race every year from 1903 to 2024 (except during U.S. involvement in World War II).[4] The track has held events sanctioned by major bodies, such as the AAA, USAC, NASCAR, CART/CCWS, and the IndyCar Series. There have also been many races in regional series such as ARTGO.
The first and only practice session was held on Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 PM CST, and would last for 45 minutes.[5]William Sawalich, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.213, and a speed of 125.081mph (201.298km/h).[6]
Qualifying was held on Saturday, August 24, at 2:00 PM CST.[5] The qualifying system used is a multi-car, multi-lap based system. All drivers will be on track for a 20-minute timed session, and whoever sets the fastest time in that session will win the pole.[7]
William Sawalich, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would score the pole for the race, with a lap of 29.002, and a speed of 125.991mph (202.763km/h).[8]
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