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The Milwaukee Mile during a NASCAR truck race. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Milwaukee Mile during a NASCAR truck race. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Milwaukee Mile on Last Lap?

By Gene Mueller

The Milwaukee Mile's offices are closed and it's staff has been laid off amid reports the track may fold.

The Journal Sentinel says Wisconsin Motorsports owes NASCAR almost $2 million and an unspecified amount to the Indy Racing League.

The track's promoter says he knew he'd be short of money and that he would need to find investors.

The group took over the facility in February.

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