(West Allis, Wisconsin) Returning to the historic Milwaukee Mile for the first time in 14 years, the ARCA Menards Series will find their way back for the Sprecher 150 on Sunday, August 29th. The show is set to be a quadruple header of racing action featuring the Mid-Am Racing Series, Big 8 Racing Series, Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series, and the main event, the ARCA Menards Series Sprecher 150.
This will be the second race of the season at the Milwaukee Mile. The first event on June 20th was a nail biter with a full field of Super Late Models and Trucks battling their way around the mile track. Chances of rain made the day even more intense with the ARCA Midwest Tour and Midwest Trucks finishing their features before rain ended the day for the other two classes. However, those two classes will be making up their races this Sunday with the Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series getting a feature before and after the ARCA Menards Series race.
The ARCA Menards Series has been an absolute grudge match between two of the sports youngest up and comers. Ty Gibbs and Corey Heim have gone back and forth week-after-week. After their double header in Michigan and Springfield this past weekend, there is scant a one-point difference in the standings. Both drivers dominated in their own way, with Gibbs taking home the trophy on the asphalt at Michigan and Heim taking home the trophy on the magical dirt of Springfield. They will now look to the historic Milwaukee Mile to try and edge their way above their competitors with just five more races remaining in this intense season.
The Milwaukee Mile has seen a whole host of legendary drivers race around the asphalt looking to tame one of the fastest miles in the world, and this Sunday the sports next generations of legends will get their chance to prove their worth. The Sprecher 150 will be a can’t miss event with a full day of racing beginning with practice at 9:15am and the Big 8 feature at 12:00 with the ARCA Menards feature beginning at 2:00pm. Grandstands will open at 9:00am and tickets can be purchased on race day.
For discounted tickets you can also visit any Milwaukee area Menards stores to purchase advance sale tickets. The title sponsor of the race, Sprecher Root Beer is doing a special promotion for the event giving away a free ticket with every purchase of specially marked cases of Sprecher Root Beer. Just bring your paper receipt to the Wisconsin State Fair box office before the race to receive your ticket and a free pair of cool Menards sunglasses. You can also redeem your receipt for a ticket on race day at the Expo Center Tickets Office.
ABOUT SPRECHER BREWING COMPANY
Established in 1985, Sprecher is Milwaukee’s Original Craft Brewery. Sprecher brews over 20 different craft sodas as well as 12 craft beers, including the world famous Sprecher Root Beer. Sprecher Craft Sodas are fire-brewed and made with honey for a unique bold flavor. Sprecher’s Craft Sodas are made in Milwaukee and now sold in over 20 States.
ABOUT TRACK ENTERPRISES
Track Enterprises is a premier racing promotions company based in Macon, IL. In addition to operating weekly racing facilities in Macon, IL and Paducah, KY, Track Enterprises also promotes regional and national touring series events including the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event (Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA), numerous ARCA Menards Series events and USAC National and regional touring events, and The World of Outlaws Series race events.
ABOUT MENARDS
Menards home improvement stores are well known throughout the Midwest for a complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise and all the tools, materials and supplies for any job. Menards offers full-service lumberyards, beautiful garden centers, name brand appliances, pet & wildlife products and even a line of convenience groceries to provide a one-stop shopping experience. Whether just needing a light bulb, gallon of paint or household supplies, or building a deck, fence or new home, there is something for everyone at Menards whether a beginning do-it-yourselfer or more experienced contractor.
A family-owned and run company started in 1958; Menards currently operates 330+stores located in 15 Midwestern states. Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low-price leader; it’s no wonder their famous slogan – “SAVE BIG MONEY” – is so widely known and easy to remember. Menards does things right – the company’s strength and success can be seen in the well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in town, and the way Guests are always treated like family.
ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE MILE
The Milwaukee Mile is a one mile-long oval racetrack in the central United States, located on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb west of Milwaukee. The venerable one-mile oval is the oldest operating major speedway in the world, having hosted automobile races since 1903. Its grandstand and bleachers seated approximately 37,000 spectators.
ABOUT ARCA
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is among the leading and most versatile auto racing sanctioning bodies in the country. Founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum, the organization administers more than 100 events each year in multiple racing series, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, the ARCA/CRA Super Series and the ARCA Midwest Tour, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.