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Dan Wall Monday, 08 March 2010 00:00 | Milwaukee

Keep this track going. I have been going to the Mile so long and have nearly gotten divorced over the tradition.

dennis unglesbee Wednesday, 03 March 2010 00:00 | westminster, md

Please don't let this icon of racing history go the route of so many other famous tracks. Once it's gone it's always gone!!!!!!!!!!

Mary Monday, 01 March 2010 00:00 | Gurnee IL

Don't get rid of it!

John Hagen Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00 | Saint Francis, WIS

The Milwaukee Mile is a time honored tradition. Losing itg would not only be a magor loss for racing but also for the city of Milwaukee and the entire state of Wisconsin.

Evan Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00 | Chicago

Last year, I attended my first race at the Mile: the IndyCar ABC Supply/A.J Foyt 225. I had the time of my life, and told my Mother "I cant wait till next year!" then I saw there will be no next year, and my heart simply sank. SAVE THE MILWAUKEE MILE!

Doug Bork Thursday, 18 February 2010 00:00 | Algoquin,Illinois

It would be a shame to let such an historic place go by the wayside. I've enjoyed going to races there in the past, and I've been willing to travel interstate to be there.

Carl Saturday, 13 February 2010 00:00 | Sheboygan WI

How can closing the track even be an option? Some of the most memorable moments of my life have been at that track. Why dont the track officials meet with representatives from Nacar & Indy Car as well as the rest of the Racing Organizations and find out what it would to to make the operation of this track viable and gain some commitment from the motorsports agencies? The days of "Build it and they will come" are over....

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.

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!!!

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!

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!!!!