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Tony Urbanik
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 00:00 | Kenosha, WI
Holy Cow this track has alot of history. If saving the Pabts brewery from demolition was important, I would imagine that keeping America's oldest raceway running should carry some clout. Get it out of the hands of the DNR.
Jim Keats
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 00:00 | IL/WI Border
My grandfather took my father and my father took me. Its upsetting that I may have to stop taking my son.
Ryan Smith
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 00:00 | Racine
The loss of The Milwaukee Mile would be a devistating loss for the entire racing community. The history alone should be enough to keep it running at any cost. Do you think Indy or Daytona would shut down if profits were down? NO! They would get a board who KNOWS THE RACING BUISSNESS AND PROMOTE THE DAMN THING AND MAKE A PROFIT! Susan Crane and the Mile Board are just puppets of Gov. Doyle. The potetial is there just stop changing contracts when the deal is already made!
Ronald Spannraft
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 00:00 | Grayslake, IL
One must wonder about the true intentions of the Wisconsin State Fair Board. What better way to justify the closing of the track than have political appointees with no race promotion experience controlling the fate of the track. Let's hope the governor wakes up and smells the beer no longer brewed in Milwaukee before the Mile is nothing but another racing memory.
Ryan Balts
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 00:00 | Eau Claire
Save the Racing History in WI.
Don Nelson
Sunday, 20 December 2009 00:00 | Milwaukee WI
Been going to the mile for years! My dad would take me to qualifying when I was younger (Saw Mears get the pole, saw Rahal break 92 record, Bosel 95 record), went to first race in 96, and since then have been going to every indycar (Cart also) race. Occassionally a Nationwide race, and even the monster truck event about 5 years back.
I refuse to see this track die, and think it should be sold to private investors and away from the Fair Park board.
Too much history and great racing still left in it.
I refuse to see this track die, and think it should be sold to private investors and away from the Fair Park board.
Too much history and great racing still left in it.
Ralph Hibbard
Saturday, 19 December 2009 00:00 | Mukwonago
I love the mile have had the best of times there.
Anthony C
Saturday, 19 December 2009 00:00 | Brookfield
I have been to the mile every year since like 1992 when they started racing BGN cars there, for indy cars, arca cars, BGN and Truck series races. I now have a 3 year old that loves racecars and I want to be able to take him to the races as my father took me. DONT CLOSE THE MILE!!!
Michael Michalik
Friday, 18 December 2009 00:00 | Southern California
The historical significance of the Mile cannot be overstated. The venue can, and should, be kept open whatever the costs. Having been in business for more than 30 years, I can say without equivocation that the economic impact in the area from national sanctioning groups is significant.
Politics over policy is a natural result of political appointments. Members of the Board should be selected on their ability to make things prosper! NOT as a POWER GRAB!!!
Politics over policy is a natural result of political appointments. Members of the Board should be selected on their ability to make things prosper! NOT as a POWER GRAB!!!
Steve Hertz
Thursday, 17 December 2009 00:00 | Ingleside, IL
My children and I have really enjoyed watching NASCAR and the IRL races at the Milwaukee Mile. It would be shame to see it's rich heritage end in such a poor way.
Gregory Kluck
Thursday, 17 December 2009 00:00 | Muskego Wisconsin
We need this track to stay operational.
tony bieszk
Thursday, 17 December 2009 00:00 | milwaukee
this track is historical and needs to stay in service for us gear heads to get our fix
Carol Langhoff
Saturday, 05 December 2009 00:00 | Greenfield, WI
It's a shame seeing the Milwaukee Mile just sit there.We need to keep the track open and not lose all the history involved with the track. Races at the track are good for the economy, good for the local businesses and good for the race fans who can't afford to travel to see a race.I really hope someone will step forward & save The Milwaukee MIle.
Kevin Vancina
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 00:00 | Manhattan, IL.
Camping at the Mile has been a highlight of my summer for the past five years. Always a great time to spend with my son father, and friends.
Don't let the history of the Mile end!
Don't let the history of the Mile end!
Michael Hamm
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 00:00 | United States
HAD tickets for years will miss the racing alot
Chuck Krummel
Thursday, 26 November 2009 00:00
The Mile is a great time and a real good value. Plus it's close to home for many fans that can't afford to see a Cup race in Chicago. Save the mile, PLEASE!
MIKE ALLEN
Friday, 06 November 2009 00:00 | MILWAUKEE
This track needs to stay open. Milwaukee and the area needs to know how special this place is to all race fans, and how lucky we are that it's here.
Pam Martin
Saturday, 26 September 2009 00:00 | Redgranite, WI
We need to keep the Milwaukee Mile. Wisconsin has a rich racing tradition. Going to the Mile is like home. Spending a race weekend without a 6 plus hour drive and $200 per night hotels, HEAVEN!!!!
Rochelle Stratman
Saturday, 12 September 2009 00:00 | Racine WI
Auto Racing is such an adrenaline sport. Now they have a popular female racer and indycar is just growing. Having a track in our little piece of the midwest is not just a national treasure, but international! People from around the world appreciate our indy racing (and scratch their head at what US calls Football). It's just a crying shame to let this piece of history fade. There is so much more that could be done to use it to help the community.
Mark Boguszewski
Saturday, 12 September 2009 00:00 | Greenfield, WI
I have been to every Indy Car race at The Mile since June 1960 and I would hate to see this fine race track go the way of Trenton or Riverside Raceways.
Brad Nutter
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 00:00 | Vernon Hill, VA
To lose a piece of history that goes back to the beginning of the automobile would be an incredible loss...and it's completely avoidable. Like others have said, why isn't the Milwaukee Mile a National Historic Landmark? Once it's gone, you can never get it back. Save the Milwaukee Mile!!
Randy Riley
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 00:00 | America
Save the Mile! Indy cars suck enough as it is without destroying one the few great ovals in the series. And putting the place on the National Register is an excellent idea. Wake the hell up, Milwaukee!
GARY SZYMKOWSKI
Tuesday, 04 August 2009 00:00 | MILWAUKEE
I HAVE TICKETS TO THE INDY RACE SINCE 1997. I AM DUMB FOUNDED THAT STATE FAIR BOARD AND OUR GOVERNING BODY SHOW NO CONCERN INTO SOLVING THE PROBLEM!!! THE TRACK NEEDS TO BE SOLD TO SOMEONE, LET THEM RUN IT AND CONTROL IT INSTEAD OF THE STUPID STATE FAIR BOARD. HOW TO THEY EXPECT ANYONE TO GET INVOLVED WHEN YOU NEED TO PAY PAST DEBT AND THE GRANDSTAND RENOVATION. ONLY IN WISCONSIN
Will C
Monday, 03 August 2009 00:00 | Milwaukee
The governor needs to go...He is distroying the sport that we love. How hard is it...Let John Menard save the track already!!!!!
William Janke
Tuesday, 28 July 2009 00:00 | Milwaukee, WI.
My first time at the Milwaukee Mile was in 1970. It was an indy car event which my dad was to meet my mother and me after work. I can remember that day as if it was yesterday. I was caught up in all the excitement, smell of gasoline and rubber the Milwaukee Mile had to offer. Nothing makes me happier then to bring my father, WWII veteran and 86 years young, to the races. All our heroes come alive again when we meet new race fans and share our favorite memories at this great speedway.
Ohh how I long to wake up on raceday once more and here the roar of the sport we love so much.
Norman and Bill Janke
Ohh how I long to wake up on raceday once more and here the roar of the sport we love so much.
Norman and Bill Janke
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