Earlier, NASCAR revealed the calendars for the 2023 season, for all three classes. Of course, the biggest attraction was the return of the North Wilkesboro Speedway in the Cup and Truck Series. However, there was another familiar old name that popped up, the Milwaukee Mile at Wisconsin.
The best part is that not only is it part of the Truck Series calendar, but it is a Playoff venue. In fact, it will host the second race in the Playoffs after the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The last time the Milwaukee Mile was featured on the Truck Series calendar, was all the way back in 2009. It first hosted Truck races in 1995 until 2009, before going into a hiatus.
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How did NASCAR fans react to the speedway’s return to the Truck Series?
Naturally, many fans were thrilled to see the mile-long track return to NASCAR. Although it is only hosting the Truck Series, for now, some are hoping to see the Cup Series race over there. It is worth mentioning that many prominent NASCAR names have raced at the track. They include Dale Earnhardt Jr, Danica Patrick, Jeff Gordon and many more. Dale Jr even won at the Milwaukee Mile in 1998.
Big loss in my book. But the trucks are at the Milwaukee Mile. Big Win! https://t.co/1pYYeM0iF3
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) September 15, 2022
Place has enough seats for a Cup race. Maybe someday. pic.twitter.com/1II3tIEdzq
— Devin Smrekar (@dsmrekar26) September 14, 2022
Great news, even if it isn’t a cup race Wisconsin loves racing and will show up.
— Andy (@AndyHass5) September 14, 2022
The truck series should be the old these trucks
Craftsman truck series back then was one of the best things to watch— Pie (@PieKJH) September 14, 2022
Man, those old trucks look awesome
— Carson (@CarsonMB1611) September 14, 2022
Other fans were happy that Wisconsin natives will finally get a chance to watch a race. Some marvelled at the sight of the old trucks at the speedway and others were just happy to see them racing back at Milwaukee. Few people even hoped that eventually, all three NASCAR Series make landfall at the speedway.
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Feb 19, 2021; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Ben Rhodes (99) leads the field into turn one during the Brake Best Select 159 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Love to finally seeing racing back in Milwaukee. Ready to go
— Brien (@BrienMke12) September 14, 2022
This is Exciting, 2024 should have all 3 series there.
— Justin Oros #TeamLarson (@NASCARSW05) September 14, 2022
YES LETS GOOO BOYYYYYY
— Myck der Reries (@Hunter15500294) September 15, 2022
Good move!
— BG (@21alonzo) September 15, 2022
All in all, the general consensus was that this track’s inclusion made up for the loss of Road America in the Truck Series. Fortunately for Road America fans, it will still feature in the 2023 Xfinity Series calendar. Meanwhile, Milwaukee will solely remain on the Truck Series calendar for the moment. As for the other returnee, the North Wilkesboro Speedway, it will feature on the Cup and Truck calendars.
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