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(Redirected from Al Miller (racing driver born 1907)) American racing driver (1907–1967) This article is about the American open-wheel auto racer who competed during the 1930s and 1940s. For the American open-wheel auto racer who competed during the 1960s, see Al Miller (racing driver, born 1921).

Al Miller
BornJames Allen Miller
(1907-04-28)April 28, 1907
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 1967(1967-08-18) (aged 60)
Standish, Michigan, U.S.
Champ Car career
24 races run over 14 years
Best finish6th (1934)
First race1932 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last race1947 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 4 0

James Allen Miller (April 28, 1907 – August 18, 1967) was an American racing driver active in the 1930s and 1940s.

He is not related to fellow driver Al Miller, who raced at Indianapolis in the mid-1960s.

Miller is one of three drivers to have participated in the Indianapolis 500 with a prosthetic leg, along with Bill Schindler and Cal Niday.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1932 29 18 110.129 30 27 66 0 Engine
1933 19 24 109.799 35 21 161 0 Rod
1934 36 8 113.307 17 6 200 0 Running
1935 4 21 115.303 12 15 178 0 Magneto
1936 12 17 116.138 11 21 119 0 Crash FS
1937 42 26 118.518 20 17 170 0 Carburetor
1938 55 22 119.420 22 18 125 0 Clutch
1939 42 28 123.233 18 28 41 0 Accelerator
1940 58 30 120.288 31 30 41 0 Clutch
1941 12 14 123.478 14 28 22 0 Transmission
1947 66 19 124.848 6 25 33 0 Magneto
Totals 1156 0
Starts 11
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 1
Retired 10

References

  1. "The Talk of Gasoline Alley - Tuesday 5-13-2003". WIBC. May 13, 2003.
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