It's Miller Time!!

On July 8 I attended The Annual Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event. This is a unique car show. Showcasing vintage open wheel circle track race cars. There is a show and then the cars head out onto the track. The Milwaukee Mile which host the meet is the oldest operating race track in the country. The Mile opened in 1903 and still host a few major races a year. The cars that come to the meet are for the most part restored originals most have history tied to legendary racers,owners, mechanics, etc. As you look at the pictures I have posted remember that these cars where built at a time when there was no CNC milling machines, Laser cutters, Mig or Tig welders or computer aided drafting. Every idea came about from a hand drawn blueprint then carefully machined and fabricated into an absolute work of art. These cars also most of the time carried show type paint jobs and chrome plating , Hand lettering and pinstriping. As you look at the pictures these cars could be considered over-restored but it really is for the most part the way they where. If you have even a little interest in American racing heritage this meet should be on your list.