Champ Car will not return to Milwaukee Mile
07/15/06 While a published report speculated that the Champ Car World Series will not return to The Milwaukee Mile next season, track president Andy Randall has not received a decision from the open-wheel series.
A report by Speed Channel and its Web site, speedtv.com, indicated that Champ Car drivers will not compete at the legendary oval in 2007. Champ Car has competed at the track for 28 consecutive years, and this season, The Mile is the only oval on the schedule.
Champ Car will debut a new car in 2007, and Randall said series executives are mulling whether an oval venue will be a part of their schedule next season. If an oval is included, Randall said The Mile will be the track of choice.
"We've had many conversations – beginning in May and they've continued since then – centering around 2007," said Randall, who is set to talk with Champ Car president Steve Johnson in the next few days. "Officials are weighing cost and education factors for the series."
Meanwhile, in comments to speedtv.com, Champ Car series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven is less committed to oval racing. The series will race on street, permanent and semi-permanent road courses this season, besides its one visit to The Mile.
"When open-wheel fans show they want ovals back, then we'll go back to them," said Kalkhoven. "The past few years have shown us that's NASCAR's domain." More at Capital Times
06/30/06 Marketing-type survey from the Milwaukee Mile, we assume to their ticket holder list. Interesting that there is absolutely no mention of the Champ Car event in the survey — we assume they are implying Champ Car will no longer be back.
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