Chet Miller
Chester Joseph Miller (July 19, 1902 – May 15, 1953) was an American racing driver. He was killed in a crash in the south turn of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the 1953 Indianapolis 500. During his long Indianapolis racing career, Miller earned the nickname "Dean of the Speedway."
| Chet Miller | |||||||
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| Born | Chester Joseph Miller July 19, 1902 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 15, 1953 (aged 50) Speedway, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 29 races run over 20 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 3rd (1938) | ||||||
| First race | 1930 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1952 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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| Formula One World Championship career | |||||||
| Active years | 1950–1953 | ||||||
| Teams | Kurtis Kraft | ||||||
| Entries | 4 (2 starts) | ||||||
| Championships | 0 | ||||||
| Wins | 0 | ||||||
| Podiums | 0 | ||||||
| Career points | 0 | ||||||
| Pole positions | 0 | ||||||
| Fastest laps | 0 | ||||||
| First entry | 1950 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
| Last entry | 1953 Indianapolis 500 | ||||||
Miller died at age 50 while driving a Novi-engined Special. He is interred at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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