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"We lost Milwaukee because of the promoter issues out there, which is a real shame because that’s a great race for us."
-Dario Franchitti
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Mike Wycoff
March 29, 2017 | Indianapolis
Save the historic track
Steve Farrell
March 29, 2017 | Winnetka, IL.
Please save the mile!
Ben Jahnke
March 29, 2017 | Green Bay
Save the mile
Steven Kilsdonk
March 29, 2017 | Noblesville, IN
Save the Mile!
Raphael Libowski
March 27, 2017 | United States
Great times! Bring it back please!
Todd
March 27, 2017 | Franklin
Let's get this done! We are so fortunate to have this historic racing facility here. For decades it showcased the top drivers from usac, nascar, indycar, and asa. The Mile attracted thousands of race fans each summer and those of us who attended races remember the spectacle of these events. Today, when I attend a Monster cup race, I wonder what if...what if the Mile had been properly managed, marketed, and allowed to grow and keep up with other motorsport facilities? How much money could the track have brought into our local economy in a single weekend? Bring back racing to The Mile and this time let's get it right! This old historic track could be great again!
Izzy Bonilla
March 25, 2017 | Milwaukee
Even though I'm new to Milwaukee I've travel across the USA extensively, so having a facility like this in your own backyard is rare. If it goes or if it's not used you will never get it back. A P3 or Public Private Partnership is the only way to go in order to save the Mile. Support Please
Alan Turner
March 19, 2017 | Cincinnati, Ohio
I love the Milwaukee Mile. I have watched Indycars there twice and really enjoyed both races!
Jody Papp
March 18, 2017
My father raced there when it was dirt to bad greed rubbez ruined it.
Mark Pierson
March 12, 2017 | New Berlin
Would like to see Racing back in Milwaukee! How about doing some AMA and CCS Moto gp Racing there! I'm sure the public would love to watch Motorcycle Racing!
Gary Sickels
March 05, 2017
I will never forget Dick Trickle spinning on the front stretch looking into the crowd as he grabbed a gear to finish on a flat
Aaron Zsori
March 04, 2017 | Waukesha
I've enjoyed coming to the mile since i was in my teens. Im 33 now. Miss the races there. Have many great memories with family and friends. Would love for racing to come back here.
Bill
March 04, 2017 | Elkhorn, WI
With the resurgence of Indy racing and a Healthy NASCAR scene, there's no doubt regularly scheduled events at the mile would have a positive impact on the community.
Jake
March 04, 2017 | Bruce, wi
Would love to see racing back at the mile so i could watch them!
CHAD BUROW
February 26, 2017 | New Berlin
Save the mile
Doug Jerving
February 26, 2017 | Milwaukee
Grew up with the Mile! I want my Grand kids to grow up with it too. This is part of what makes Milwaukee a great place to live.
David
February 26, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN
One of the most iconic racing facilities in America cannot sit idle. Bring back The Mile!
Jim Gorecki
February 25, 2017 | Menomonie, WI
Grew up on South 79th just north of turn four. My first race was in 1967. I came to the Mile with press credentials starting in 2003. One of my favorite places on earth. I sure miss the racing there!
SAVE THE MILE!!!
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SAVE THE MILE!!!
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Fran foley
February 22, 2017 | Evanston
Bring back Indy cars
Road America and Milwaukee mile can coexist
Road America and Milwaukee mile can coexist
Robert Mumm
February 20, 2017 | Hales Corners
Please save this historic race track. Racing can come back if given the right series and opportunities.
Daniel Bullock
February 13, 2017 | Hopkinsville, KY
What a special place and it must be saved. Too many great tracks have been shuttered over the years.
Mike Klein
February 05, 2017 | West Allis
I seen my first race at the Mile in 1968 and the last one,we have to save the track, let's get stock car racing back to the track we all love.
Kelli Jensen
February 01, 2017 | JOHNSBURG IL
Save the mile
John
January 29, 2017 | USA
I've been to the Indy 500 from 2008-2013, going to Milwaukee was a tradition that was broken prematurely. IndyCar and Wisconsin need to bring light to open wheel racing to the state via media promotion. This venue should be a US historic landmark, why is it not?!
Jacob Schmidt
January 28, 2017
Bring racing back to the mile!
Tammy Gruenweller
January 17, 2017 | Milw wi
Keep it
Joe
January 12, 2017 | Orland Park Il.
Bring back stock car
racing
racing
Todd C Klessner
January 11, 2017 | Carol Stream, IL
Been going to the mile since I was a kid in the 60's.
Alex H
January 06, 2017 | Minneapolis, MN
Attended the 1997 NASCAR Truck race with my grandfather, my first ever NASCAR event and my first of many events attended at this track. Save the Milwaukee Mile!
Brent
January 02, 2017 | Detroit
Save this track!! It's older than even Indianapolis!
Chet Charles
December 24, 2016 | Hastings, MN
Get a national series in the North again!
Anthony Martin
December 23, 2016 | Madison
Racing history is important. Please save the Milwaukee mile.
John Tekampe
December 14, 2016 | Florida
Please save this track - I my first race here at 6 yrs old - AJ Foyt win a USAC stock car race.
Tom Adamczyk
November 28, 2016 | Chicago
Please save the best race track!
scott terrien
November 24, 2016 | green bay
yes
Steve
November 06, 2016 | England
Please save this historic race track for not only you all local but national and International business . Its a historical place and should be supported .I want to visit and see racing there. Steve. UK.
Steve
November 06, 2016 | England
Please save this historic race track for not only you all local but national and International business . Its a historical place and should be supported .I want to visit and see racing there. Steve. UK.
Brian
November 02, 2016 | Indiana
#savethemile
Jessica Luedtke
October 16, 2016 | Milwaukee
#save the Milwaukee Mile
Craig Strzyzewski
October 06, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
I drove this historic track a month ago as part of the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. Just thinking I could be one of the last few people to drive this track in a list of racing legends blew my mind. Someone like Wallace or Penske should just write a fat check to own it and to keep corrupt State Fair management out of it.
Jacob Kryscio
September 29, 2016 | Delafield, WI
Need to bring racing back to Milwaukee
Paul Roeber
September 11, 2016 | Milwaukee
Would like to edit last entry,,,
Doing nothing will not bring it back.
Doing nothing will not bring it back.
Paul Roeber
September 11, 2016 | Milwaukee
Hire whoever is running RA. They brought back "LeMans" in the early 2000's. Host any and every event there to build interest. Promote and get sponsors, advertise early, you cant get people there if they don't know in advance.
I would hate to see the track go, but I know doing nothing will bring it back.
I would hate to see the track go, but I know doing nothing will bring it back.
Patti
September 08, 2016 | West Allis
I grew up and still reside just blocks from the mile.
The sound of races is nostalgic to me and thus I love it.
I do not want to see it the mile go and I wish I understood all the political and business reasons why we can't seem to make the mile successful.
Racing may not be as big of a sport as it once was, but it is still a big sport. How does Road America fill their seats and we struggle? What are they and other successful race tracks doing that we are not? Why should this be so difficult?
I am just one person, but if there is anything I can do to help keep the mile and make it more successful, let me know what I can do.
The sound of races is nostalgic to me and thus I love it.
I do not want to see it the mile go and I wish I understood all the political and business reasons why we can't seem to make the mile successful.
Racing may not be as big of a sport as it once was, but it is still a big sport. How does Road America fill their seats and we struggle? What are they and other successful race tracks doing that we are not? Why should this be so difficult?
I am just one person, but if there is anything I can do to help keep the mile and make it more successful, let me know what I can do.
Scott Therrian
September 04, 2016 | New Berlin, WI
Unfortunately the mile will be torn down, Road America hosting indy cars no chance indy cars will go back to mile if RA is on schedule.
If you went to the mile the last couple indy races that were held there. You had to notice no one in the stands. Half the people in stands had free tickets.
Indy series on the verge of not making it dosent help either.
Nascar will never be back.
It's a business and no one is going to invest in a business that doesn't have revenue, Andretti tried but realized he couldn't turn it around either.
Sad news for sure
If you went to the mile the last couple indy races that were held there. You had to notice no one in the stands. Half the people in stands had free tickets.
Indy series on the verge of not making it dosent help either.
Nascar will never be back.
It's a business and no one is going to invest in a business that doesn't have revenue, Andretti tried but realized he couldn't turn it around either.
Sad news for sure
Joe Bill Kuester
September 02, 2016 | McHenry, IL
This is a landmark for many of racers past and present. I have been attending the Fair and races since I was 6 years old. We already have enough Ghost Tracks out there.
Joe Bill Kuester
September 02, 2016 | McHenry, IL
This is a landmark for many of racers past and present. I have been attending the Fair and races since I was 6 years old. We already have enough Ghost Tracks out there.
Rick
September 01, 2016 | Wadsworth, Illinois
Growing up, our family would always attend the State Fair and take in the race in August and the first race after Indy. It would be a shame to lose this historic track.
Erik Dettloff
August 30, 2016 | Milwaukee
SCCA PDX events are awesome!
Phil step
August 21, 2016 | Milwaukee
Don't take away my happy place
Randy Simmons
August 18, 2016 | Green Bay
I've crewed there in just about every division. I love the place. It always been the super speedway for us midwest short trackers.
It's historical and a nice facility and should not go to waste because of management and government...
It's historical and a nice facility and should not go to waste because of management and government...
Gregory Zank
August 17, 2016 | Menasha, WI
Having grown up in Milwaukee, the Mile always provided a great entertainment venue. USAC Stock Car races, ASA, USAC Indy Cars, this history is amazing. If neighbors don't understand the noise, they shouldn't have moved there
mike
August 12, 2016 | salem wi
i grew up on racing at the mile. i am 66 yo and saw my first race at 6.
it would be horrible to see the mile gone
it would be horrible to see the mile gone
Diane Bogusz
August 11, 2016
Please keep the mile running Was there every w/e in the 70's great memories
gary
August 07, 2016 | home
lol
Robert
August 07, 2016 | New Jersey
great track for the indycars. Due to my location have only been able to watch on TV but what a great event...Historic. keep it going.
Zachary D Langrehr
August 06, 2016 | Bangor, WI
You can't take away history. Save this place at all costs.
john cutting
August 06, 2016 | belgium. wi
Get Indycar back on the schedule.
Ryan Galloy
August 05, 2016
Get the mile back on the indycar schedule!!!!
Johnie Downey
August 05, 2016 | Volo, Il
Gotta save this historic place!
Michael Long
August 04, 2016 | Browndeer
Save this piece of Milwaukee history. Have been attending the races for over 40 years . Great memories as a young boy and on to a grown man . Bring back racing to Milwaukee
Michael Long
August 04, 2016 | Browndeer
Save this piece of Milwaukee history. Have been attending the races for over 40 years . Great memories as a young boy and on to a grown man . Bring back racing to Milwaukee
Tony Drinkwine
August 02, 2016 | La Crosse Wisconsin
Keep the track at all cost
mick willmann
July 25, 2016
Save the Mile!
Jeanne Meier
July 23, 2016 | Muskego Wi
This historic track is worth saving. It has given our family many hours of pleasure.
Jerry Vick II
July 10, 2016 | Iowa
Save this historic track
Jeff
July 10, 2016 | Orlando
I have the most prudent plan and strategy to save and grow the MKE Mile and would like to meet with Kathleen O'Leary to discuss and implement plan.
Tim Taggart
July 07, 2016 | Racine, WI
Last week's IndyCar event at Road America demonstrates that Open Wheel Racing in Wisconsin (and the Midwest) is alive and well !!! The Mile is too important to allow it to just fade away. A well organized sponsor is needed ... If you find one, they (fans) will come!!! RA proved that ...
Jen Brooks
July 07, 2016 | Chicago IL
Save the Milwaukee Mile Indy race!
Kyle
July 04, 2016 | Green Bay WI
Save the Milwaukee Mile
Mark T Patterson
July 04, 2016 | Appleton wi
The slide started when they would not let you drive to the infield, therefore no tailgating. I long for the 70's and 80's. Watch some youtube videos of those races, the infield was full to capacity.
Mark T Patterson
July 04, 2016 | Appleton wi
The slide started when they would not let you drive to the infield, therefore no tailgating. I long for the 70's and 80's. Watch some youtube videos of those races, the infield was full to capacity.
Brett
July 01, 2016 | Elkhorn
It hurts so bad that I cannot do more than sign a petition to try to save this place. I really hope there can be a turnaround
Ed Wieland
June 30, 2016 | Sheboygan,Wi
Don't let the mile die,I didn't miss a race in the 60s.
My daughter saw her 1st Indy race her at the mile.
Went to most of the races through the years.
It was Milwaukee after Indy
Please don't let this historic track die.
My daughter saw her 1st Indy race her at the mile.
Went to most of the races through the years.
It was Milwaukee after Indy
Please don't let this historic track die.
John Whiteman
June 29, 2016 | Great Britain
Have just visited Millers at Milwaukee-wonderful event-it would be such a shame to loose the old mile
Brandon Dartt
June 28, 2016 | Chicago
We would drive up to the Mile every year for Indyfest. Lets get some great promoters like they had at Road America and bring it back again!
Donna B
June 26, 2016 | Wisconsin
Save the Mile
Raymond Heemstra
June 26, 2016 | 731 stocking Ave NW Grand Rapids Michigan
The Milwaukee mile is a part of racing history and to lose it would be a shame if they are selling it off bit by bit just because it doesn't fit into their profit margins or what they define as profitable then mabye they are the problem and not the track itself in today's world all aspects of auto racing have become more competitive what they need to do is hire someone who knows how to promote auto racing and the tracks they race at its no longer good enough to have the fairgrounds do the promotion you have to have a professional at auto racing promotion and marketing in order to be competitive
And to the people that live nearby the track that whine and complain about the noise why the heck did you move in next door to an AUTO RACETRACK in the first place??? That's like moving in next door to an international airport and complaining about the jet airline passenger planes flying overhead at all hours of the day and night waking you up.....duh really?
And to the people that live nearby the track that whine and complain about the noise why the heck did you move in next door to an AUTO RACETRACK in the first place??? That's like moving in next door to an international airport and complaining about the jet airline passenger planes flying overhead at all hours of the day and night waking you up.....duh really?
Craig
June 25, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Save the Mile, Have GoodGuys Car Show do some Vintage Drag Racing with NDRL.
Dean Chapman
June 25, 2016 | South Milwaukee
The mile is a historic landmark. To those folks complaining about noise: Races were held every summer at least 50 years before you moved in. If you didn't benefit from lower real estate prices then complain to your agent, not us.
daniel remmel
June 23, 2016 | Village of Harrison
Save it , once it is gone there is no going back.
Bentley Ouweneel
June 23, 2016
Protect the mile as a state park or something like that.
Also, protect the mile as a Federally protected U.S. Historic site.
Call Jaye Frye head of Indy Car and tell him to get Milwaukee on the schedule the week after Indy returning it to it's rightful historic place. 317-492-8500
Also, protect the mile as a Federally protected U.S. Historic site.
Call Jaye Frye head of Indy Car and tell him to get Milwaukee on the schedule the week after Indy returning it to it's rightful historic place. 317-492-8500
Tim
June 22, 2016 | Indiana
The track is part of are history. To loose it would be a tremendous blow to the racing world. To think of the thousands of people that have attended races and the hundreds that have raced there. It needs to continue on.
Duane Nessman
June 17, 2016 | Adams County
Let's save it....and get racing rolling again!!
idelle brooks
June 16, 2016 | West Allis
Get rid of it! The noise is annoying , stressful and unhealthy to the people that live in the neighborhood. The stress it causes the citizens of West Allis that live near to the track is unfair! Every weekend now there's screeching tires, engine noise for hours!! It's going on as i write this on a Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm. The tire testing is unpredictable, it can go on past 5pm, any day of the week.The events are rarely attended, and its in debt and is not worth keeping. In order for it to be profitable it would require more tire testing and races and we already have had enough of this God forsaken noise! It is awful! Why should the few race car fans have more importance than the people that live here, day ??Please, get rid of it!!
Emily rembas
June 13, 2016 | Oak creek wi
Love racing at the Mile. It would be a huge loss.
Bruce Buege
June 13, 2016 | Milwaukee
I have seeing 25 years of racing at The Mile, I would love for my kids to be able to do the same. Please save this important part of Milwaukee and auto racing history. Thank you.
Mike Schmitz
June 12, 2016 | Kenosha
Please help
jeff kelley
June 11, 2016 | milw wi
it's a one and only
marj inman
June 11, 2016 | milwaukee, wi
it's history - and current excitement!
Eusebio Sachser
June 11, 2016 | Brazil
Please save Milwaukee Mile!
Roger Stone
June 11, 2016 | Michigan City, IN
Will greatly miss our summer trip to Milwaukee for the Indycar race.
Jane Packard
June 11, 2016 | milwaukee
Please help save the Milwaukee mile! It part of Milwaukee history!
Ron Colson
June 11, 2016 | Mt. Morris, IL
This part of history, of motorsports, of Wisconsin, of Milwaukee, should be preserved and kept in service. Intelligent planning and promotion can make the Milwaukee Mile sucessful at the same time that significant history is preserved.
Roger Peterson
June 11, 2016 | Canton,MI
Save the Milwaukee Mile! To historic to loose!
Jhonas
June 10, 2016 | Rio Negrinho, Brazil
Save the Milwaukee Mile!
Demolition, no!
Demolition, no!
Peggy handschke
June 10, 2016 | little chute wi
Come on now stop getting rid of our tracks
Gordy Smith
June 10, 2016 | Racine
Save this historic track
Tony Conti
June 10, 2016 | West Allis
Please save this piece of history!
Elizabeth Chase
June 10, 2016 | Wind Point, WI
Too much history here and such a wonderful destination for race fans.