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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.

Dave Villagomez February 06, 2012 | San Diego

Good luck!

Eric Sprague February 05, 2012 | Madison, WI

This track is part of racing history. It should be preserved like a museum not closed like a prison!

Donald Clark February 03, 2012 | Brodhead, WI 53520

We have been to many great races at the milwaukee mile over the years. It is important to the history of Wisconsin and a great way to promote our fine state. Two winston cup champions, Alan Kulwicki and Matt Kenseth have started their racing in Wisconsin. It would be a tragedy to close the Milwaukee mile race track.

A. Dude February 02, 2012 | Cary,IL

Had the best times at Milwaukee Mile watching Indycar, NasCar,and Champ series racing. We really need to get all these races back to Milwaukee.

Jeff February 01, 2012 | Milwaukee

Milwaukee! What else can be said about this dead-ass town? If Newton, Iowa can put on a race you'd think this town could. No offense, IA. See you this summer.

Judy January 30, 2012 | Wisconsin

We NEED racing at the Mile!

paul m laperriere January 24, 2012 | oak creek wi

how is it that after million dollars plus in new grandstands and safer barriers we allow the racetrack to die?? i do not think we need a rocket scientist to promote races at this track. we need a passionate person who really cares about premiere racing at the countries oldest racetrack. why not let a group of fans take over the track and see what happens. we certainly couldn't do any worse.

concerned racing fan

Aaron C January 17, 2012 | Waterford

Save this legendary track!

Bob Zelinski January 16, 2012 | Joliet Ill

Save The Mile! Love making the trip for the race. The history of the track needs to be kept alive.

marilyn claes January 16, 2012 | naperville IL

keep on racing!

Robert Bachman January 14, 2012 | West Allis Wi.

With Indy Car announcing 1/13/12 they want to come back to the Mile in 2012 if the Fair Board doesn't work hard to help pull this off then it is time for a new Fair Board. With 100+ years of racing at the Mile, it would be a crime to let this opportunity slip way.

Casey January 09, 2012 | Evansville Wi

Don't let this track die!

Darrin Havanec January 08, 2012 | Franklin Wisconsin

Save the track!!! Just moved here from Connecticut and look forward to going to as many local tracks as I can this year.

Robin Fisher January 08, 2012 | Franklin Wisconsin

Save the track!!!!

Steve Piontek January 03, 2012 | Merrillville, Indiana

Why can't Miller Brewing be the title sponsor of the Mile like it used to. A few years back, my friends and I were shocked that the alcohol vendor
at the track was Budweiser. State Fair Park made a huge mistake on that one. The mile needs to be back on the Indycar calendar the week after the Indy 500 with Miller Brewing as the title sponsor and beverage concessionaire.Period. Indycar fans haven't left Wisconsin, they just like their tradition. In the words of Paul Newman in the movie winning "Everybody goes to Milwaukee after Indy"..........

Cindy Lobitz December 31, 2011 | USA

Please, please save the track! We had a great time there!

Mikey "J" December 28, 2011 | Milwaukee, Wi.

Way to much history to let it go!Come'on fair park board get your heads out of the hole and look at the history you are trying to destroy.

Brian Ernst December 25, 2011 | United States

I hope that the Milwaukee Mile will remain open and that the Indy Car Series will make a return to the Mile should it remain open.

Tom Helmers December 11, 2011 | menomonee falls

A great track with such history in Wisconsin should not die. We need to get serious about promoting this gem, and host a sprint cup event. There is no reason a race here shouldn't be as big as Bristol. Lets bring back weekly local racing here.

Robert E. Johnson November 20, 2011 | California

Save the Milwaukee Mile! For once, let Wisconsin lawmakers show some forward thinking vision!!!

Dan Sommers November 14, 2011 | Hewitt,WI

We need the mile! Too much history has been made and we cant loose this great place..

ken September 03, 2011 | suamico wi

went to many races at the milwaukee mile hope racing comes back to the mile

ken September 03, 2011 | suamico wi

went to many races at the milwaukee mile hope racing comes back to the mile

Bri September 03, 2011 | Milwaukee, WI

Worked for AB Promo and have been going to the races since I was a kid...it will take a while to get the track back to where it was...don't count the Mile out yet!! :)

Wendy Mowry August 30, 2011 | Cleveland

Great racing at The Mile. Our family has been going there for years.

Hays June 22, 2011 | Mikwaukee

Racing is an important piece of Milwaukee heritage we have forgotten and with the right exposure it can wow us all again!

Louis June 20, 2011 | Milwaukee & Green Bay

Lets do what we can to save this great venue. I am part of the young generation and even so I do not want to see this track become just a memory. I race late models and it is one of my dreams to win at The Mile.

dean goss June 20, 2011 | Green Bay,Wis.

My four sons we love the mile the history you can not replace please save our history !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Horst Ackermann June 18, 2011 | Rockford, Il

I love racing and the Mile is a great place

Mike Dudzik June 17, 2011 | Oak Creek

I've been coming to races at the Mile for over 50 years; it was hard and sad to see it empty last season. I hope race fans will come out in large numbers to this year's race to show their support so that racing can continue at the track.

Rob June 09, 2011 | Milwaukee, Wi.

I would hate to see a legendary track like the milwaukee mile vanish because of B.S. I have many memories of coming to the track with my dad and watching drivers like Dick Trickle, Mike Eddy, Bobby Allison, Alan Kulwicki, The Unsers, Rick Mears and so many others.

Jay Gruenner April 13, 2011 | WI

When you think of the names who have raced there,

Vukovich,Andretti,Foyt,Unsers,Ward,Shaw,Ruttman,

Pettys,Mears,Earnharts,..... WOW! What a terrible

loss for us if we lose this grand ol track. I have

seen USAC,Indy,ASA,Grand Nationals,and Big Monster

trucks! We enjoyed every single event. May GOD

help us save one of Wisconsins true old treasures.

Jay.

jasper drengler April 06, 2011 | shawano wi

I love racing, the mile is one of my favorite tracks, keep it going!

jeff ostrowski April 04, 2011 | mukwonago, wi

i want to still see racing i love the history of the track it would be a shame to lose that

Stu Sherman April 03, 2011 | Dunbar,WI

I have enjoyed going to the Milwaukee Mile since 1954, whenever I am in Milwaukee - Weat Allis and drive by the tack and see it sitting empty it's just not right. Lets crank it up and go racing again.

andrew jashek March 01, 2011 | west bend, wi

save the mile the racing was fun and also it should have some banking to it, and it be nice to see nascar as well here i think it bring in a big draw expand the pits and make it a nice track and the outcomes could be rewarding, bring it back it has a lot of history behind it.

Derek Hubbard February 25, 2011 | Racine, wi

We love the mile!

Michele Purifoy January 30, 2011 | Milwaukee

Please save the mile. My daughter and I love NASCAR and Indy @ the Mile!!!!

BRING PREMIER RACING BACK!!

Tom Laeser December 13, 2010 | Naples, Fl

I attended my first race there in the late 40s. I also saw the Packers play there. I saw Jim Hurtibise flame, Les Snow driving with his arm out the window and Frank Burany. Bill Shoulders, Jim Rathman, Marshall Teague and Norm Nelson. Jim Clark with his left front 10 inches off the ground. Tony Bettenhausen was my favorite. Quarter miler Fuzzy Fasbender. I saw Ed Elisian die in front of me on the south turn. The fire scorched my skin. Last year while visiting Milwaukee I walked the track, it was desolate. So glad they're running there again. I will try to make the race.

Yuri Rentfro September 20, 2010 | Illinois

I have watched so many great races take place at this legendary track. I don't want to loose the place where so many of my heroes raced. I'd love for it to be around for my kids and grand children to enjoy.

Annie Hermsen September 10, 2010 | Milwaukee,WI

Please bring the IRL and Nascar back to America's oldest oval!! My dad and I have been going to races at The Mile since I was 7 years old. This summer it broke my heart to see the track empty.
Lots of great racing happened here, and I hope to see many more years of it at The Mile.

Chris McGrath September 02, 2010 | Indianapolis

IndyCar racing should return to The Milwaukee Mile--it would be a great benefit for the community, fans, as well as for the sport.

john August 15, 2010 | Wi

Bring back racing at the mile. Love to see ARCA come back too.

race fan July 28, 2010 | michigan

It would be great to see the facility continue to open up to hold events like the Govoners Cup and ASA Late Model races. Bring back the USAC Midgets and Sprint Cars. Six or eight events with the above type cars would be better than once a year having nascar there.