Rain At Milwaukee Mile Postpones Copart 200
- Updated: June 19, 2009
West Allis, WI – Due to persistent showers, thunderstorms and lightning, the Copart 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile on Friday evening was postponed. The race is scheduled to be run on Saturday with the start of the race at 12:30 pm.
Brian Ickler will start on the pole for the 200 mile race at the historic one mile oval. The field was set according to owners points as qualifying was also rained out on Friday. Drivers were able to complete two practice sessions on Friday with Matt Crafton leading the first practice and Aric Almirola on the top of the charts for the final practice session.
A full day of action is in store for race fans on Saturday. The Star Mazda Championship Series will race will follow the Camping World Truck Series event on Saturday afternoon. The NASCAR Nationwide Series with hold qualifying at 4:35 pm and the running of the NorthernTool.com 250 at 7:30 pm.
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A motorsports fan from his earliest memories, John started going to local short tracks and the Milwaukee Mile with his parents, brother and sister. John enjoys drivers racing side by side and battling for the same piece of real estate on the racetrack as much as he appreciates the technical aspects of the sport.