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Speed has all the time been the Milwaukee Mile’s hallmark, and the only-mile oval track has given race fans and drivers thrills, chills, and memories for 130 years. “The Mile,” once a proving ground for the contemporary in mechanical engineering, has seen it all: from harness racing to staying power races, NASCAR, midgets, sprints, and Indy open wheel. The checkered flag has waved on the Mile for greats such as Barney Oldfield, Rex Mays, Al Unser, and Mario Andretti, in addition to a brand 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 below the massive best and Green Bay Packers games.