Old Cars Weekly

Muscle car regrets

August, our local racetrack was put up for sale by the family that’s owned it since 1964. Wisconsin International Raceway (WIR) in Kaukauna, Wis., went on the market for $11 million and, although I am not a regular there, I appreciate it for the experiences that like-minded hobbyists get from its quarter-mile and figure-8 tracks

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