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Spencer June 19, 2013 | United States

Great race and best open-wheel competition class in years!

Daniel June 19, 2013 | St louis

The Mile is a great event, and a must on the Indycar schedule. You said yourselves the crowd is improving, just imagine what could happen if the race weekend had good weather and no threat of rain, because that is what hurt the chances of a descent walk-up crowd.

Greg Nelson June 18, 2013 | Greenfield, WI

I am proud to have this racetrack in my backyard, and I wish more people who are motorsports enthusiasts would support this track by attending the events there. I am disappointed that NASCAR isn't returning and is now going to Road America instead. I'd argue there is enough passion for motorsports here in Wisconsin and the Midwest, and both tracks could support NASCAR races. I sincerely appreciate Michael Andretti for promoting the IndyFest. It's a great time at a historic venue. Well done!

Diane Bennett June 17, 2013 | Milwaukee, WI

It's revenue lawmakers!

Kathy Studer June 11, 2013 | Hawthorn Woods, IL

We need great racing in the area and this track brings me to Wisconsin every year! I enjoy seing the locals who love auto racing so excited to have a track close enough to visit!

Dan Scott June 08, 2013 | Burbank, CA

I grew up going to Indy Car races at the Mile and my father, Landy Scott, drove his Studebaker powered #17 "Welch Special" at the Mile in the 1940's and 50's. Please save this historic track for generations to come. The loss of Ascot Speedway in So Cal was a great loss, but it wouldn't compare to the losing the Great Milwaukee Mile.

R P Daniels June 07, 2013 | Denver

The Milwaukee Mile without an Indy car race? No stock cars at State Fair Park? Say it ain't so! We can save the Mile. Keep racing in Wisconsin. I swear by the ghost of Rex Mays, that we shall not fail. Fellow Cheeseheads unite! Don't let us down legistrators, save the Mile!!!

Brenda Stary June 05, 2013 | Green Bay Wi

Save the mile!!!!!

Jeff Schnitzler May 27, 2013 | muskego, wi

save the mile!!!

Rich Dobek May 27, 2013 | NewLenox Il

The track has history of racing. we need to save it

Robert Blask May 27, 2013 | Greenfield, Wi.

I've been going to races at the "Mile" since 1948,and have seen the mismanagment of this great facility by government selected promoters. We now have great people running things, so lets have the goverment screw it up again. - Remember I vote and politicians can be replaced.

Matt Nugent May 26, 2013 | Milwaukee

The history of auto racing at The Mile is near legendary. To not continue to keep the track up and running for another 100+ years is just plain stupid! For Wisconsin and Milwaukee to be involved in Large scale racing on a national and international leval is great for fans, the state, local community, and the economy. Keep a good thing going for generations to come.

Keith May 25, 2013 | Salem, WI

Wisconsin needs this track! I believe Nascar would come back if the track were run by a professional racing entity.

Rudy May 14, 2013 | Wisconsin

Have you (state fair executives) finally figured out that you have done a HORRIBLE job of running the track? Now that it has been run into the ground... again, maybe... Just Maybe it's a good idea to let a REAL race team owner take control of the track so the track will finally make money. Best of all, it will bring much needed money back into West Allis... If Road America can make money, how the heck can't you figure it out? Smaller tracks are thriving much better than the mile... Unbelievable. Maybe MILWAUKEE should think about spending that money allocated for the street cars on the mile instead??? Every city knows those street cars ALWAYS lose money. Use it wisely here & you'll get a return in taxes.... Duh... Win win for everybody then.

Carrie May 12, 2013 | Watertown, WI

I was very upset when I heard that NASCAR was no longer at the Milwaukee Mile!!! I want to be able to bring my son to these races now that he is old enough and start a new family yearly trip but that has been ruined for us!! :( Someone had better do something to fix this. Not only my family but several others. Also think of all the lost revenue for this state!! someone needs to get their head out of their butt!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Bogacki May 01, 2013 | Greenfield Wi.

I cannot believe this is happening again. It just makes me sick.Who are these idiots on the state fair park board.Nascar will never come here again folks if they have to deal with those imbiciles.Thats a fact people.John Menard wanted control of track with other partners and the IDIOTS on that board said no to his proposal.Menard wrote a very strongly worded letter basiclly saying the samething I am saying.It is sad.My sister was showing me pictures the other day of me and my mother in turn four by the pit entrance.It had to be in the sixties because I am so young I can't remember it.Iam 48 now and have seen the greatest drivers in the world compete.The State fair board needs to sell or give that track to Menard or sombody with a racing background to run that track.Then maybe they can make amends with Nascar maybe.I would like to say THANK YOU to the Andretti's for bringing Indy cars here and ARCA.Now its up to us as race fans to fill the stands.Actions speak volumes.Cities and States building tracks and facilities and Wisconsin wants to get rid of the oldest track in theU.S.A.Where are your brains? I could go on and on I love that place

Timm Hagen April 27, 2013 | Hutchinson, mn

Keep acing alive

Keith Bentti April 24, 2013 | Greenfield, WI

I have been watching races at the Mile since the mid 1960's and have enjoyed seeing some of the greatest names in the sport go head to head here. This track has such a rich history !!! We can't let a great venue like this slip away !!! Better management, marketing and promoting are needed ASAP to keep racing here. Thanks to Michael Andretti and his group for what they are doing to preserve this. SAVE THE MILE !!!!

bryan lundy April 20, 2013 | west milwaukee wi

bring racing back to milwaukee.keep the History of Wisconsin Auto Racing ALIVE.

Aaron Wilke April 17, 2013 | Bridgeton, MO

save the mile

ken smith April 17, 2013

this track has so much history .always good crowds wisconsin has arich fan base..keep the mile going.

Mike Gorecki April 03, 2013 | Palmyra Wi.

I grew up on 79th street and I would climb up trcks , trees, anything to watch a race over the north wall.I was a sophmore in high school when I saw A.J. put his dirt car on the poll siiting on top of an oil truck.

Mike Gorecki April 03, 2013 | Palmyra Wi.

I grew up on 79th street and I would climb up trcks , trees, anything to watch a race over the north wall.I was a sophmore in high school when I saw A.J. put his dirt car on the poll siiting on top of an oil truck.

Pete Klinger March 29, 2013 | Milwaukee

A national treasure and historic site. Landmark... you can't remove this lasting history and lost it forever.

Brooks Rathsack March 24, 2013 | waunakee

save the track

Ross Damon March 23, 2013 | Madison

Racing has always been an important part of life for people in Wisconsin. Saving the Milwaukee mile would important for people all across the state. It would also bring revenue to the city if they booked NASCAR races at the mile

douglas spodeck March 04, 2013 | macomb mido not close

do not close the mile

Parker Brown March 03, 2013 | Shawano, WI

Save the mile!

Rob February 28, 2013 | Oak Creek

Save the Mile...Been going there for a Long Time.

Kristi February 26, 2013 | East Troy

Save the Mile!!!!

john February 11, 2013 | west allis

save the mile.been going there the past 46yearsm

Slick January 18, 2013 | collinsville, il

Growing up in Wauwatosa, my dad and I used to attend races all the time. I have seen state fair go through many transitions, physically and financially and in the end it has alway survived. This park and its track are at a vary critical stage of their existence. There are many that flat-out don't care what happens and would prefer the idea of redevelopement. We all have seen how well that goes....look a half mile east, that went well didn't it?!! The State of Wisconsin is truly blessed with a tremendous sense of racing heritage. At one time there were more drivers coming out of Wisconsin than any other state. This track needs to gather state wide and even national attention in support of its future. There needs to be a political agenda pushed through to Madison to secure funding from both the public and private sector. However, with that said, it can't go the same route taken by the last ownership that bled it dry. As a fan of the Milwaukee Mile what can we do? Write local and state represenatives and demand action to keep the "Mile" open.

aj wietecka December 25, 2012 | Oconomowoc Wisconsin

NASCAR is really shooting themselves in the foot here. Because I hear there were expansion planes for backstrech grandstands.. if it was true before NASCAR pulled out they could have carried out these plans and NASCAR could have doubbled maybe even trippled their revenue. I went to NASCAR races from '04 all the way through '09 NASCAR... Please come back!!! The mile needs you!

Jabez November 26, 2012 | Cocoa

We need NASCAR back here

Sandy October 31, 2012 | Waunakee, WI

“It’s time for their staff and their marketing people to get off their asses and sell more sponsorships and promote it better so they don’t lose money”

-Rusty Wallace

Enough said!!

John Goad October 18, 2012 | Reidsville, NC

My Dad took to my first race back in the early 50's when the track was still dirt. Drivers then were the likes of Myron Fohr and Marshal Teague.When I heard that it was to be paved I cried because I loved the cars careening through the turns sideways, the dust that turned us black and the thrill of racing that I thought would be lost with pavement. Of course I was wrong. I lived for summers spent on the south turn (#1) bleachers, sneaking in the park via the railroad tracks during Fair Week, the smells, the sounds and the excitement of the Rex Mayes Classic 100, the Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 250...I even miss Wednesday night races cheering Miles Melius, Etchie Biertzer and Kenny Tlougan on the 1/4 dirt track that is now the pit lane. From the late 50's until I went into the USAF in 1966, I never missed a single race of any type on the mile track...Stock cars, Big Cars (Indy-type cars used to be called that) and even the midgets. Please preserve the greatest racetrack in North America.

dane devoney October 17, 2012 | schaumburg il

Been fans of nascar since 1988 and our first race was at da mile in 2008 for trucks/nationwide. Perfect place to start our live watching and better believe it -we want to come back again as its a perfect get a way weekend. GET ER DUN!!!!AND BRING HER BACK.

Jake Grunner October 13, 2012 | Marshfield WI

I love this place! please do Something to save it!

The greats that have raced here is amazing! I have seen sprints,midgets Nasacar,even the big Monster trucks! Loved it all. Stop playing "polyticos" help save a Badger state One of kind!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue Gilbertson October 11, 2012 | Black River Falls, Wi

I don't want to see the mile gone we enjoy coming to the races and other events in West Allis, it's is well worth the drive down here .

Melanie October 11, 2012 | Sparta, Wisconsin

Save the Milwaukee Mile.

Darcye Savage July 06, 2012 | Wauwatosa

Since moving out here to the midwest I have enjoyed many races at the Mile...made many friends from all over the region. Spending a full day infield, sharing stories, catching up on the happenings since we all last attended a race there. Really miss that we can't set up like we used to and being right in the thick of it once the races started. But am so happy to see them slowly return, just hope the organizers of the races allow those who want to set up for a long, fun day infield that we used to have.

bob nausid June 29, 2012 | streamwood il

bring back nationwide and the trucks. its the closest i can get to sprint because it so affordable in milwaukee

Jerome Nichols June 25, 2012 | West Allis

Save the track, to much history!!!

Jason Kierzek June 25, 2012 | Fond du Lac, WI

Save the track...it has more tradition than any other track. Bring more events, ASA was a hit, modifieds, whatever it takes to utilize the track and save it. Hopefully we can band together and get NASCAR back with new leadership at the track.

jeff hubbard June 19, 2012 | sturtevant, WI

Save this track and bring back the Nascar
Truck series!

Keith Malek June 17, 2012 | Wauconda, IL

My dad used to take me to the mile as a kid to watch the races more than 50 years ago. I had season tickets for many years watching the ASA cars run with guys like Alan Kulwickie, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, etc. all of which eventually made it big in NASCAR. It's a great place to watch a race at and is a shame that the economy hurt attendance so much that one could not profitably promote a successful racing program. Give the economy a little more time to recover and give it a go again. I miss the racing there. Keith Malek

tina lisius June 17, 2012 | watertown wi.

save the mile

Dustin June 15, 2012 | pell lake, wi

SAVE THE MILE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dean Chapman June 15, 2012 | South Milwaukee

Thanks for taking up this valid cause.
Michael Andretti seems to be making great improvements. However, I'm still concerned by the lack of billboards or ads that promoted the race in years past.

Craig Stys June 15, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

I share memories of the Rex Mays 250 the weekend after the Indy 500. It was the place to be, and still should be. Made racing fans out of kids like me. Thanks to the Andretti family for bringing it back this year, just like Road America in 2007 when CART was broke. Wish I could have 2 minutes with Mario, I'd tell him this:

Just buy it. Get the Fair Board and the local govenment out of the way.

Needs local radio and TV promo. Has been almost extinct for years.

Big issue- Honey Creek fixes. Just do it.

I'll do your radio ads for free. I am a great voice, and have a plan using history and empathy
for some great spots.

Get IndyCar back to racing here the weekend after the Indy 500. It worked.

Get NASCAR back.

Save the Ring and Save the Mile!

Mark Grimm June 15, 2012 | Oconomowoc Wi

I grew up watching the races here and still love watching them. Let the mile live

Karen Wisth June 13, 2012 | Jackson, WI

Don't let the Milwaukee Mile be a victim of a questionably run fair park....We don't need more food/knick knack stands. The thought of seeing a sign along the road that states historic marker is ahead . And all that is left is a brown sign stating what use to be... The Historic Milwaukee Mile...would tryly be sad.

Tim Kelly June 13, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

Get an autosports enthusiast to invest in the track/buy it, build some garages, advertise the snot out of the track, attract some big races, bring the Nationwide series and truck series back, and this track will flourish. I would even go to the extreme and say buy out the block on the backstretch if profitable and build stands all the way around the track. Not sure about where the extra parking would go though.

Jerry June 13, 2012 | Pewaukee, WI

With proper promotion this is a great venue. Sad to say I did not even know there was an ASA race there last night and now I missed it.

Seth June 12, 2012 | Racine

This track provides some of the best racing in the country, and is a historical landmark in Wisconsin. Help save a part of our history and support the MILE!!!!

Dick Felzer June 12, 2012 | Richfield

Save the Milwaukee Mile and keep the races coming. It's good for Wisconsin, it's good for the economy, it's good for the sport and it's great for race fans.

Atty. Paul D. Langer June 12, 2012 | New Berlin, WI

Bambi Schacht June 12, 2012 | OakCreek

save the mile

Gordy Henke June 12, 2012 | Waukesha, WI

Some of the best memories with my son came at the Milwaukee Mile. We were there year for the Nationwide cars and the trucks we We loved the exciting racing at the track in Milwaukee.
We cannot afford to lose this piece of Wisconsin history.
Wisconsin needs the Mile for many more generations to come !!!

Dennis Johnson June 12, 2012 | Eau Claire, WI

Great track, only been there twice prior to the remodeling of the grandstands but anxious to get back.

MaryPat Christensen June 11, 2012 | West Allis, WI

Please don't let this track go. My entire 45 years have been spent living very close to the Milwaukee Mile. It is a great location and the drivers love this track. For all these years we have grown up selling lemonade and just sitting outside talking to all of the spectators that come for races here, it has been a joy and a source of pride. We enjoy every minute of it!

Mark Datthyn June 11, 2012 | Wauwatosa, WI

We can't let a fun form of recreation like this leave town. Not to mention the financial ramfications.

roman brezgel June 10, 2012 | milwaukee

we were season ticket holders for the mile since the busch series started & they brought in the truck series,we sat on those bleachers for years, the new seats got built, then out great governor doyle screwed things up and the race left us. we will support the track when racing comes back every year

k brezgel June 10, 2012 | milwaukee

please get nascar racing back, we miss it

Bryan Ehrett June 10, 2012 | Milwaukee

Only a fool would let the Milwaukee Mile go. I've seen the track in it hayday and I watched the State screw it UP! This is to all you half witts from the State. Don't Screw this up with Michael Andretti.Fix what you messed up with NASCAR and bring them back....I do vote on a regular bases and I will vote for someone who is in favor of keeping racing in Milwaukee. To Michael Andretti and Family THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! SEE YOU AT THE RACES!

kris alter June 09, 2012 | walworth wi

I live in the Lake Geneva area and watched that track closed. (ROSS KENSETH raced there on the weekends in his beginning career)
I work in the Milwaukee(in the automotive industry), and I am watching this track being pushed asside.
I am an AVID race fan on both the Open wheel and Stock car as well as Moto.
There are way too many smaller tracks being closed, that are supported by local people, all in the name of the almighty dollar.
To quote Pete Pistone we all need to be "staning up" about this and get something done. Not just for the INDY series, but NASCAR as well.

Bill Idzikowski June 09, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

Been supporting the track since the '60's. State Fair week used to feature two, three or even four stock car races. Almost lived there in August. NASCAR should support its roots. They take the Nationwide to Elkhart Lake for a road course race; what's the matter with the mile?

Eric June 07, 2012

I have been going to the mile for many many years. From the time when the REAL ASA with stars like Bobby Dotter, Butch Miller, and Mike Eddy made its way through there, to the start of the nascar era at the mile. I love and appreciate the mile and its heritage. I grew up 3 blocks away from the track in the 80s and my father and I rarely missed a race. I sincerely hope that we can continue to enjoy our memories and more memories to come at The Mile. And not to mention I WANT TO SEE NASCAR BACK AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE!!!!!

Joan June 07, 2012 | Madison WI

Save the Milwaukee Mile!! I have so many memories watching the Indy races when A. J. Foyt was burning up the track. We loved going to the Nationwide races. BRING NASCAR BACK. We will be in the stands for the ASA/Big 8 racing on June 12, 2012. Our favorite local racer will be participating. His first time at the Mile. What a thrill it will be to watch him at the Mile. He will be part of this History Making track. Find people who truly care about the Mile to keep it going. DON'T LET THE MILE GO BY THE WAYSIDE LIKE MY FAVORITE BALL PARK OF ALL TIME, COUNTY STADIUM. THAT BROKE MY HEART as I went to so many Braves games since 1953 when it opened.

Christie Pape June 04, 2012 | West Allis, WI

My father used to work on the Fire & Rescue Squad at the Milwaukee Mile 50's, 60's, 70's in the North Turn and saved many lives there! I grew up at the Mile and I am 47 now. I have many fond memories of my family sitting in the infield across from my father......and have wonderful memories and funny stories of time spent with AJ (Foyt), Al & Bobby (Unser) and Mario (Andretti)back in the USAC days! This is one heck of a track to drive and has such great fans. Please help bring racing back to the Mile so that I can share the experience with my children and grandchildren!!

rojean June 03, 2012 | beloit wi

it's milwaukee...wisconsin...racing...enough said...keep it!!!

Ronald K Mack June 02, 2012 | Madison, WI

Some of the best memories with my father came at the Milwaukee Mile. We were there every year for the Rex Mays Classic which always came the week after the Indy 500. We loved the "BIG" track in Milwaukee.
We cannot afford to lose this piece of Wisconsin history.
Wisconsin and Milwaukee both need the Mile !!!

rosanne broskowski June 01, 2012 | United States

we must keep the mile

James Paul June 01, 2012 | Milwaukee

Let's keep motorsports in Milwaukee!

Shawn Eyre June 01, 2012 | Rochester MN USA

Its a beautiful track, great atnosphere, a great asset to America.

Brian A Dufield June 01, 2012 | McHenry, Illinois

I am still hoping my sons will have a chance to experience racing at the mile.

Cami Brown May 31, 2012 | Lake Geneva, WI

I grew up with this track. My father took me to countless races here. This was always the place to be the weekend after Indy when I was growing up. Indy, ASA, USAC, NASCAR cars and trucks... This track has hosted them all and a variety of local races. Attended all the Alan Kulwicki fundraisers there and had the pleasure of meeting his father and holding Alans Championship ring! So much history - let's keep it going!

Derek Olson May 30, 2012 | Wauwatosa, WI

We need premiere racing to continue to come to WI.

Rachel F May 30, 2012 | River Falls, Wi

I've made many good memories going to Nationwide and Truck races at the Mile. I'd like to create many more good memories! Save the Mile!

steve johnson May 30, 2012 | racine wi

glad to see i'm not the only one who wants to see the Mile remain what it is and bring racing back to Milwaukee!!

Sean Pondinas May 30, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

I was excited when I moved to Milwaukee and found out it has a great piece of living racing history, and is only blocks away. It is exciting to say the least and also harkens back through the different eras of racing.

Leonard Koszyczarek May 30, 2012 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I started going to the Milwaukee Mile when it was the State Fair Track. I used to go on Thursday evening to watch the stock cars on a small track in front of the grandstans. And I beleive it was in the late 40s when stock cars ran and Kaiser Fraseer was the choice. But a local friend of ours entered a new Caddy. And his friend drove it in front all day with an unlit cigar in his mouth!!! He won the race BUT the next Day that stated the a local driver from Racine won it!!!
They did not want a driver who drove racing cars and midgets in the 20s to get the win!!! The last time I went I forgot to wear ear plugs and I was deaf for awhile. I still love racing and my favorite stock card drive is Matt Kenseth and second favorite is That bad boy Kryle Busch.

kevin klages May 29, 2012 | Galveston, TX

My father-in-law worked there for 30 years. We can't let this die because no one really tried to run it correctly.

Bob Crocker May 27, 2012 | Louisville, KY

Save the Mile! A great track for a great city. Will be there in June for the IRL race - with Pit Passes to boot.

Bill Schley May 26, 2012 | Hartland, WI

Save the Milwaukee Mile! The oldest race track still operating. Many memories, even won a race there.

Tony May 23, 2012 | Milw

Ive grown up at this track and tracks near and far. Tracksare closing all over dont let it happen to this one!! BUILD A DIRT TRACK ON THE INFIELD AGAIN!!

ken May 23, 2012 | watertown

its been theare forever have to have more raceesgrk

Karl Roeske May 22, 2012 | Cedarburg, WI

I grew up in Milwaukee and saw my first Indy races at the Mile. What a great venue! It would be a shame to shut her down.

Brian Hetfield May 22, 2012 | Hartford,wi

Great track, Great races, and Great fans. Save the Mile!

Tracy C Musta May 13, 2012 | West Allis, WI

I grew up at this track and am disturbed that it is underutilized, all the while we continue to pay for Miller Park which was supposed to be paid off years ago! Wisconsin only jumps to the rescue when it's baseball? Transfer that overstayed cash-cow tax to the Mile and we'll be back under green!

Robert Tenges May 12, 2012 | Mequon, WI

Please save the historic Milwaukee Mile track and the traditional Indy Car venue.

Jim Reichert May 12, 2012 | Manitowish Waters, WI

The History is endless there. From Rex Mays heroic efforts to Jim Hurtubise worse crash. Jim Clark, some say the best racing driver ever, racing there. Roger Ward, A. J. Foyt, Mario, Dan Gurney who of any significance has not raced there? Even today's best drivers love the mile. With the whole world trying to recreate the past, we have it.

Nancie Williamson May 12, 2012 | Murphy NC

Saw my first car race there, it was a Rex Mays Classic, been watching racing ever since. the West Asslis track is a part of history and should be saved and restored for car racing and car fans everywhere.

John Martin May 11, 2012 | Madison, WI

There is too much history at this track to let it go under.

Les Martin May 11, 2012 | Kenosha, Wi. 53142

Why do you want to get rid of a great piece of history? Is someone getting $$$ to put in their pocket? That track has a long and great history, besides all the enjoyment it brings with it, not to mention the dollars it generates.
Regards, A car guy.

Nicholas Schultz May 11, 2012 | Columbus, WI

This track is a part of racing heritage. Any racer you ask loves coming here because of the challenge and fans. And they all agree, the only thing the track suffers from is poor marketing and management. Fix that issue and it would be a gem.

Please dont let this track die.

Rob Flemming May 11, 2012 | Wales

Having been raised near the Nazareth Speedway in Pennsylvania,I had an early interest in racing. Coming to Wisconsin in 1960, I found that the Milwaukee Mile created the same level of driver interest and spectator enthusiasm as Nazareth. Let's keep this track moving forward.

Robert K Williams May 11, 2012 | Winnebago

Save this part of auto racing history

Michael May 10, 2012 | Greenfield

There is only one "oldest, historic track." It can't be reproduced. Save, and invest in, the Mile.

Ernst Hediger May 10, 2012 | Neillsville, WI

This track is as important to race fans as the Packers are to football!