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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!

tim wheeler May 10, 2012 | blair wi.

We'd save other things thats not nearly as historic, this is the first. That alone should put it at the top of the list.

chuck rose May 10, 2012 | waukesha wi

motorsports in milwaukee at the mile drives sales for dealers in the performance industries, milwaukee needs this track

mark poyhonen May 10, 2012 | Crivitz, WI

Please save this piece of history

Mike Thompson May 07, 2012 | Manitowoc, Wisconsin

If the Mile closes a big part of racing history closes also. See all who support this cause @ Indyfest June 15 & 16, 2012.

Ed Foster May 06, 2012 | Wauwatosa, WI

I have attended races at The Mile since 1965 and have seen it go through many seasons of racing. It was great the have the then "Busch" and Trucks come to The Mile. I have great memories of Fair Week races where there were two or three races a week - a gearhead's dream! What a terrible and foolish thing it would be to close the Mile, since major NASCAR teams have regularly chosen the Mile for a great place to practice. As well, open wheel Indy car drivers have great praise for the Mile. It's time to end unscrupulous promoters strangle hold on the Mile and return it to the fans!

Kitty Gray May 06, 2012 | orlando, fl

Racing is part of American History

Gary Gray May 06, 2012 | Florida

Save our Heritage -an American favorite The MILWAUKEE MILE.

Bryan M. Giese May 03, 2012 | United States

With the right promotion, this track can return to the status it once had!

corey johnson May 03, 2012

we to save the oldest track for racing in the world.

dan kapalczynski April 30, 2012 | WESTALLIS

LOVE THIS TRACK....BEEN GOING SINCE I WAS A KID. SAVE THE MILWAUKEE MILE

Richard Jones April 29, 2012 | Beaver Dam, WI

Why would you want to close the most popular
Race track in the country. There are a lot of Top race car drivers through out the country that would love to race at this place!Wisconsin needs to talk to someone who nows out to promote Races1
Talk to some off the Major track owers in NASCAR.
There is way to make money at this track So why
Doesn't Some save Part of Wisconsins Biggest history. We need to keep this Race track going.

Sandy April 27, 2012 | Illinois

This track needs to be saved. The facility is great and the races were fantastic also. Don't let
another good track go by the wayside.

Jennifer April 26, 2012 | Green bay

historic track, have to keep it going

robin April 26, 2012 | Green Bay

can't loose another good track

Craig April 26, 2012 | depere

need to keep a family place, history and generations

alan iwen April 21, 2012 | west bend wi

The only way to make the racetrack better is to get rid of the government involvement

Wendy Childers April 12, 2012 | East Troy, WI

My husband and I have been attending this race since 1983 minus the year they didn't run. I think that was 2010 and that made a big empty space in our summer. We made it one year after working 3rd shift (12 hour shift), We showed when I had broken my leg. I had a cast to my knee and was in a wheel chair. I had a liver transplant in Sept. 2006 and showed up in June even though I was pretty sick. We are die-hard racing fans. We've seen that track go through so many changes over the years and I thank God that the Andretti's have the same love for this track as we do. THANK YOU TO THE ANDRETTI FAMILY!!! LET'S GO RACING!!!

Ginger Davis April 12, 2012 | Cornville, AZ

I was born and raised in Oshkosh. Always loved the "Mile". It would be a great loss for it to disappear. Please save the Mile!!!!

Tricia April 10, 2012 | Elkhorn Wi

To many tracks in the area have been getting shut down, and after all people have regreted doing so, we deserve some fun and those people deserve to keep their jobs!

Lawrence Peters April 07, 2012 | Milwaukee

I have lived here all my life,and have going to all the types of racing at the Mile. Keep it all going.

grant April 01, 2012 | Green Bay WI

The mile is a wonderful, unique treasure and has always been an integral part of summer in wisconsin. The driver"s love the track and so do we fans. The prices are reasonable and the experience is what summer is all about after a long dark winter in wisconsin. No one can tell me that this great facility cannot survive. I believe it can not only survive, but thrive, with the right people managing and promoting it. Thank you Andretti's for showing your faith in our wonderful track and making this years Indyfest possible. In the past, the track always drew good crowds and with consistent leadership and teamwork, it will again. It would be tragic to allow this great track to be shuttered and torn down. The only analogy to that would be tearing down Lambeau Field or Fenway Park. Come on people don't allow a great thing like "The Mile" to dissapear. If you do, i gaurentee that you will regret it someday. It is one of those rare facilities that is truely IRREPLACABLE! You can never build another one.

Cris H. March 31, 2012 | Mukwonago Wis.

There has got to be a way to keep this track alive and successful, If.. there is a way to build garages, they will come!!

Amy matzke March 29, 2012 | Wausua

We need to keep this track around!

Tim Kordula March 25, 2012 | Three Lakes, WI

Please keep this icon of racing going!!!!

Maria March 19, 2012

we need the Mile and we need more fans to support it

joe sutton March 16, 2012 | minneapolis

pave the center with a race corse like a mini daytona, please save the track....

em sutton March 16, 2012 | mpls

keep the oldset trak open

Kenneth Meidinger March 15, 2012 | Oconomowoc, WI

I remember the dirt track in the infield, the exciting races during the fair. Too many memories to list.
THIS TRACK MUST REMAIN ACTIVE!

Chris Boyington March 12, 2012 | New Berlin WI

One of the reasons I let my wife talk me into moving to the Milwaukee area is this track, and getting to see a race every now and then.

Tom Dalfonzo March 11, 2012 | south amboy nj

The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest race track in America. It is a fantastic racing experience, as well as a great fan destination in Milwaukee. It deserves to not only be renovated, but also to land itself a Cup Series race, something I can't believe it never had once in all the years The Milwaukee Mile has been open.

Madeleine Muschelewicz March 08, 2012 | Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Mile is the best thing this city has to offer, it needs to stay.

Michael Long March 08, 2012 | Browndeer

What a huge loss it would be to lose this event in Milwaukee. I have attended this race just about yearly since i was a young boy, over 40 years now. Its just as exciting to be at being 47. Dont cheat are youth of this fine sport and thank you Andretti's for taking a stand for Milwaukee.

Charlie March 04, 2012 | Madison

Save the Mile!

gerald hagopian March 01, 2012 | milwaukee

there is very few things that we call "heritage" left. Wisconsin has one of the most unique venues of its kind left in the world. Lets not modernize ourselves out of existence.

Patti Immekus February 09, 2012 | West Allis

I'm born, raised and still reside near The Mile. I actually love the noise and the hustle and bustle it brings to the neighborhood. I grew up with it, so it brings back lots of good memories as a kid growing up in West Allis! I also love the history it holds. I would absolutely hate to see The Mile go. Save The Mile and bring back races!!

Nick Pearson February 08, 2012 | Park City, UT/ Mukwonago, WI

Bring open wheel back to the Mile!!!!

Matt Odland February 07, 2012 | Wausau, WI

Make oval racing work in Wisconsin. Save the Mile!

Mitch Robinson February 07, 2012 | Carmel, IN

The Mile has to be my favorite oval in the world outside of my home track in Indianapolis. Not a cookie cutter, and it has tradition! Great races every time, and most importantly a Milwaukee icon. I wouldn't care about Milwaukee at all if not for the Mile! Please keep her!

Kelly Johnson February 07, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI

I had a lot of great times at the Milwaukee Mile and would hate to see it closed. Every effort needs to be made to ensure that major league racing continues at this historic track.

Steven Robinson February 07, 2012 | Wisconsin

I'm a NASCAR guy and would really like to see stock cars back on the Mile, but at this point would gladly attend an IndyCar race if that helps the cause. Save the Mile!

ian kelsey February 07, 2012 | west virginia

Save it

Daniel February 07, 2012 | Texas

It would be a tragedy of epic proportions to lose this venue to "modernization." Lawmakers: Think of history rather than the bottom line, for a change. Leave the Mile alone!

Rick Tolfa jr. February 07, 2012 | Muskego,WI.

Someone needs to actually promote the Indycar race if they come back! You never hear or see anything about that race but yet you cant go 5 minutes on tv without hearing the word Nascar. I have been to atleast 35 Indycar races at the mile and think the race is almost always one of the best on the schedule. They really need Indycar at this track, its a great track and should be used!

Michael February 07, 2012 | Chicago

I've been to several IndyCar races at the Mile and it is not only a great event for the fans but also one of the drivers' favorite tracks. The racing has always been highly entertaining and with the right promoter and a title sponsor, the Milwaukee IndyCar race can again be one of the most successful races in the series. It would be a terrible shame if the county and state do not continue to invest in the Mile and support one of the oldest races in American motor sports history.

Dana Bertling February 06, 2012 | Waterford, WI

Keep Milwaukee Mile going. We can get this track back to full capcity through promoting it. It wont happen over night but within 3 yrs we could have this track back in the circuit. We can have Nascar and Indy in here and give Milwaukee County and West Allis a good tourist income by having this track an active track. Its all boils down to word of mouth and promoting it outside of Wisconsin as well. Promote the track at every other race and that will get people outside of Milwaukee on board as well. This would be one of the best things that the politians could keep. Its historical, money gold mine and something that doesnt required a lot of changes and up keep to keep it going. There is a lot that can go into this to continue to generate a steady flow of income year after year. But it depends on promoting it. Get out of Wisconsin and promote the Milwaukee Mile at the other races. If people dont know its there they wont come. Have something that stands out at each race that will stay with the fans that came so it will also remain in the minds of people who do attend.

Tyler February 06, 2012 | Wausau, WI

I've been to the last 2 Indycar races, and if they decide to come back I'll be one of the biggest promoters!

Angie February 06, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN

We attended our very first Indycar race at the Mile last year and hope it is not the first AND the last! We loved watching the race and just wished there was a little more excitement around the event and better attendance. I don't think the people of Milwaukee know what a gem they have there. Let's help them realize it!

Steve February 06, 2012 | Hales Corners, WI

The loyal racing fan base of southeastern WI deserves an active racing facility like this. Someone with money who KNOWS something about the racing business needs to be found to run the Mile. Then the Fair Park board needs to step back and give them a chance to make it work.