NASCAR Event Schedule & FAQs
Plan your trip to the LiUNA! 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series! Plus, check out the Frequently Asked Questions below to see if your question has a quick answer.
If you still have a questions, email us at wsfp@wistatefair.com.
Event Schedule
- Saturday, August 24 – FREE Grandstand admission 1pm – 4:30pm.
Infield access Saturday also FREE with purchase of a Sunday race ticket, as a thank you to fans!- 11am: Parking Lots Open
- 12pm: Grandstand Gates and Fan Midway open
- 1pm: ARCA Menards Series Practice
- 2pm: ARCA Menards Series General Tire Pole Qualifying
- 3pm: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
- 3:30pm: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Cometic Pole Qualifying
- Sunday, August 25
- 8am: Parking Lots Open
- 9am: Grandstand Gates and Fan Midway open. All infield vehicles now must enter tunnel from Gate 5.
- 11:40am: “Sprecher 150” Pre-Race Activities
- 12pm: “Sprecher 150” ARCA Menards Series Race
- 2:35pm: “LiUNA! 175” NASCAR Pre-Race Activities
- 3pm: “LiUNA! 175” NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs Race
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT ARE TICKET PRICES?
Tickets are affordably priced at $40 and $55 with kids 12 and under FREE with paid adult!
WHAT ARE MY PARKING OPTIONS?
Parking services at State Fair Park are provided by Interstate Parking Company with vehicle parking at $15 per vehicle and motorcycle parking at $8. Parking lots open at 11am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday. Please note: Parking will only be sold onsite CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONLY. No advance online sales are available, so plan ahead and arrive early! Find more details here.
WHEN ARE DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION AND HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Be one of the first 100 fans to obtain a wristband at 10am at the fan midway side of the tunnel to participate in the NASCAR Driver Autograph Session will be help on Sunday morning starting at 11:15am. Must have a wristband to participate.
WHEN CAN I CHECK-IN FOR INFIELD CAMPING?
- Friday, August 23
- CAMPER CHECK-IN TIME: 3pm-8pm
- Please do not arrive any sooner, as NASCAR needs access to the entire facility for logistic set-up, including outer roads and inside the speedway.
- The backstretch cross-over gate open time is no sooner than 6pm to allow campers in until 8pm.
- Camper registration will close promptly at 8pm.
- Saturday, August 24
- CAMPER CHECK-IN TIME and BACKSTRETCH CROSS-OVER GATE OPEN TIME: 1oam-11:30am
- The backstretch cross-over gate will be re-open for campers from 5pm-6pm. Gate 9 Camper check-in will close at 6pm and you must be checked-in with all proper passes by 6:10pm when leaving Gate 9 Track Credentials to be admitted into the infield via the backstretch cross-over gate.
- Campers arriving after 6pm will not be allowed to check-in or access the infield until be turned away from the speedway and asked to enter Gate 9 at 7am Sunday morning.
THIS RACE IS A “NASCAR PLAYOFFS” RACE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Similar to other major sports, the LiUNA! 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race is the first race in the first round of playoff elimination races. Only ten NASCAR PLAYOFFS drivers will be eligible to race to the championship. If a Playoffs driver wins the LiUNA! 175, they automatically advance to the next round of the playoffs. There is also a points system in place to advance drivers earning the most points to avoid elimination to advance to the next round. These Playoffs drivers will have a different windshield header on their trucks to make it easy for fans to ID them.
WHERE AT THE TRACK CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS?
Through Friday of race week from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the State Fair Ticket Office. On Saturday and Sunday at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center windows facing Turn 1. And on Sunday, at ticket booths at entrance gates and under Grandstands.
WHERE IS WILL CALL?
The Will Call windows are on the corner of the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center building facing Turn 1 of The Milwaukee Mile. If Track Enterprises arranged your passes, please know they also have a will call at Credentials, State Fair Gate 9 (see next item below).
WHERE IS THE CREDENTIAL OFFICE?
For credential pick up, proceed to State Fair Gate 9, behind Turn 3 of the Milwaukee Mile. GPS Address: 7700 West Pierce Street, West Allis, WI 53214
NOTE: THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES TO FAN ADMISSION PROCESS
There is a new system in place to ensure safety for all and ease of access to seating areas. There are now perimeter gates where security will conduct scans. Once inside the perimeter gates, fan midway is free for all to enjoy. Tickets will be sold at perimeter gates, via QR code on posted signage and at numerous ticket gates. Enter the Grandstand seating by scanning your ticket at one of five ticket gates under the Grandstands.
NOTE: MORE FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS
There are at least 14 food and beverage options, including in and under the Grandstands to purchase food and beverages, and beverage only stations. There is also a free refill water fountain station under the Grandstands.
IS OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE?
Yes. Infield camping is available as soon as Friday evening to spend the entire weekend. Purchase here.
ARE THERE SIZE RESTRICTIONS IN MY CAMPSITE?
Yes. Track Enterprises and security staff reserve the right to modify the size and structure of your vehicles and campsite, move your campsite due to visibility issues or other adjustment in the interest of all persons’ enjoyment and safety. No additional structures allowed on your vehicle.
IS MY INFIELD TICKET ALSO GOOD FOR SUNDAY GRANDSTAND ADMISSION?
No. A Grandstand ticket must be purchased to gain access to Grandstand seating areas. If you possess a Sunday race ticket for the Grandstands, you can park in the infield at no additional charge.
CAN I PARK MY VEHICLE IN THE INFIELD ON SUNDAY?
Yes. Infield parking is limited to parking space capacity. The back gate on Sunday will allow vehicles to pass over the track 7:00am – 8:40am, then all infield vehicles must access the tunnel entrance by entering Gate 5. The size of all vehicles is restricted.
IS GRANDSTAND ADMISSION FREE ON SATURDAY?
YES! And if you possess a Sunday Grandstand ticket, on Saturday you can access the infield.
WILL THERE BE HEADSET SCANNERS FOR RENT?
Unfortunately, we just learned in mid-August that there will not be a scanner rental vendor attending this race event weekend.
CAN I BRING IN A COOLER?
No coolers are allowed in the Grandstand seating areas. You can tailgate in parking areas.
CAN I BRING IN A COOLER AND/OR MY OWN FOOD IF I PARK, SPECTATE IN THE INFIELD?
Yes.
CAN I BUY A PIT PASS?
No longer is it available for public to purchase NASCAR pit and garage passes.
CAN I BRING MY GOLF CART?
No, not inside the perimeter unless issued Track Enterprises pass access. Personal guest golf carts, UTVs, motorcycles, e-bikes, scooters and mopeds are not permitted inside the speedway or adjacent areas on the Milwaukee Mile property.
CAN I BRING MY MOBILITY SCOOTER INTO THE GRANDSTANDS?
Yes, for our guests who also have purchased Accessible ADA Compliant seating. Onsite electric scooter, wheelchair, stroller, and wagon rentals will not be available.
HOW DO I OBTAIN AN ACCESSIBLE ADA COMPLIANT SEAT?
Please call the Wisconsin State Fair Park Ticket Office at 414-266-7100 for assistance.
CAN I BRING MY PET?
No animals are allowed inside the grandstand admission gates or infield. Exceptions: on leash within purchased campsite or approved by Track Enterprises/NASCAR officials.
ARE THERE GATE PASS-OUTS SO I CAN LEAVE AND RE-ENTER?
Yes. Please obtain the proper pass or stamp from Milwaukee Mile ticket takers before exiting the gate area. For re-entry, you must have your Sunday event ticket with you along with your proper pass or stamp.
WHAT IS YOUR SMOKING POLICY?
No smoking is permitted in the Grandstand seating areas. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
Beginning with the 2023 season, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series tracks the size of The Milwaukee Mile will have rain tires available for the NASCAR Truck race teams to complete the event. Every attempt will be made to complete both the NASCAR and ARCA Menards Series races as scheduled.
IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?
The date and time of the event(s) listed are subject to change by event promoter Track Enterprises and/or the sanctioning body of the particular event. Every attempt will be made to complete the event on Sunday. Tickets will remain valid on all subsequent days until the event is completed. Track Enterprises does not offer refunds or exchanges of any tickets. All sales are final.
WHERE CAN WE GO FOR RV SERVICES?
RV PARK AMENITIES: The WSFP RV PARK’s amenities are available to camping guests. The RV PARK is located in the North-East corner of WSFP, a short drive from the Milwaukee Mile Speedway infield.
WHAT CAN I BRING WITH ME TO MY GRANDSTAND SEAT?
Within the admission ticketed areas and infield, all vehicles, carry-in bags, blankets, and similar items are subject to search by speedway staff at any point.
ALLOWED
- One sealed 20-ounce or smaller bottle of water. One per person.
- A maximum of two (2) bags per person are allowed through admission gates
- Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags, and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18”x18”x14”
- Cameras, binoculars, scanners, and headsets that can be worn over the neck, belt, or carried in a small bag
- Sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray (aerosol, gel, or liquid forms)
- iPads, tablets, and laptop computers
- Seat cushions without metal components
- Ponchos in case of inclement weather. Beginning in 2023, rain tires are available to NASCAR teams on oval tracks the size of the Milwaukee Mile, and every attempt will be made to complete both race events.
NOT ALLOWED
During security checks at the admission gates, if you have a prohibited item from the list below, you will be asked to discard or take items back to your vehicle. Any prohibited item discovered inside the speedway grounds will be confiscated. Unlawful items discovered during security inspections will be reported to the authorities.
- Umbrellas in the Grandstands
- Coolers of any type in Grandstands
- Seat cushions with metal components
- Weapons (firearms, knives, etc.) and all other items restricted by Local, State, or Federal law. This includes pocket knives.
- Displays of the confederate flag
- Fireworks
- Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
- Dry ice
- Laser pointers
- Noisemakers and air horns
- Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, bug spray)
- Selfie sticks
- Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
- Illegal substances of any kind
- Wagons
- Drones, a.k.a. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Frisbees, balloons, beach balls, or any other projectile
- Skateboards, hoverboards, ebikes, e-scooters, scooters, roller skates, or bicycles
- Obscene or indecent clothing
Any other items deemed inappropriate or unsafe may be refused at the discretion of security and management. These items are subject to change without notice. There are no provisions for checking and holding items deemed restricted.
WHAT IF I AM INVOLVED IN OR WITNESS AN ACCIDENT?
Notify the nearest security guard or usher. Please allow emergency personnel to respond to incidents promptly and without interference. If it may involve emergency services not in seating areas, please call 414-266-7033.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
There is 24-hour Public Safety and Police Department staff on-site. For assistance, call 414-266-7033. In an emergency, call 414-266-7033. The Public Safety and Police Department is in direct contact with onsite medical personnel.