Yes, there was auto racing in Milton Pa.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to find too much information on the actual races, and I have not yet found any photos, but there were enough mentions of it in the newspaper that I think we can be certain it did actually occur.
This photo is NOT at Milton -
just an example of a 1921 Duesenburg
The Miltonian April 27 1911
NOT AT MILTON
But this is what an automobile race have looked like in 1911
But this is what an automobile race have looked like in 1911
The Miltonian, June 30 1921
In 1922 The Milton Standard ran a very long (two page) article titled "Summary Of Events From Last Year". This was under July -
The Miltonian, 28 Sept 1922
The Miltonian, 28 Sept 1922
Miltonian, October 5 1922
Seven Famous Drivers were listed to race at Milton:
R. Burr Lampkin, french peugot
Ray Claypool, speedway haynes
Floyd William, Monroe Special
E. King, Brisco 90
Cleo Sarles, Mooney Special
F.R. McDonald, Special Essex
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