IndyCar’s comeback at the Milwaukee Mile draws thousands for race one [Video]

The Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250 race returns to the Milwaukee Mile for its first-ever Labor Day weekend doubleheader. The last time IndyCar raced the Milwaukee Mile at Wisconsin State Fair Park was in 2015. Thousands came Saturday night for race one. The Milwaukee Mile is a one-mile oval track, known as the oldest continuously operated motor speedway in the world. And this isn’t just a pit stop for IndyCar. State fair officials tell WISN 12 News that IndyCar made a commitment to come to Milwaukee for at least the next three years. “We knew that we needed to make improvements or safety enhancements needed to be done,” said Shari Black, CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park. “So we actually worked with input from NASCAR and IndyCar because we wanted to make sure that we could satisfy both.”Improvements to the track include new fencing and a brand-new pit lane that enhances …