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Milwaukee Mile Racing Programs + 3 other related magazines+

$ 71.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: Good
  • Sport: Racing
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • California Prop 65 Warning: Yep, it's dangerous. Paper cuts are painful.

    Description

    Milwaukee Mile Racing Programs + 3 other related magazines..
    All of the materials have been handled and are to be considered in usable / used condition.
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    The programs themselves may (or may not) have markings and or recorded lap or qualifying times shown.
    See image with Graf's (this was a popular Root Beer in it's day) photo.
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    A little bit of history. The track use to face East and West during the early horse racing days 1800's. It was then rotated to face North and South in early 1900's for horse and auto racing. Of course they did not race on the same days except if the auto race would've been rained out, then it might have been moved to a day that the horses also raced on.  And yes, it was dirt back then.
    In 1952 it was determined to pave the track by 1954. A half mile and quarter mile dirt track was also created at this time, which are no longer in existence. Dust from the track and neighbors put an end to that.
    It's somewhat surprising that this track still exist, since it's owned by the state of Wisconsin which is truly incapable of running...............my opinion. The expensive scoring tower was sold at auction and a bush league number thingy has taken it's place.
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    The following is separate from the racing programs and is not considered to be part of any purchase.
    It is only additional informing that someone may have an interest in.
    I also possess numerous newspaper clipping from the 30's, 40's, 50's
    all about Big Car racing from all over the US. There's pounds of these clippings.
    Ted Horn to Rex Mays. Many pictures and articles plus other great drivers of the time.
    I have a signed letter from Rex Mays answering the question posed to him about getting into racing.
    Also numerous photos (newspaper article w/photos) of him being throwing from his ride and then.......
    These newspaper clippings may be of interest to someone out there, along with the Rex Mays letter.
    Contact me if you would have an interest for local exchange..........stories ....or ...?
    Best if your local so you can see for yourself what I all have.
    I live three blocks from the track.
    FREE LOCAL PICKUP
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