Al Miller (racing driver, born 1907)

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

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

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.[1]

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results
Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1932 2918110.1293027660Engine
1933 1924109.79935211610Rod
1934 368113.3071762000Running
1935 421115.30312151780Magneto
1936 1217116.13811211190Crash FS
1937 4226118.51820171700Carburetor
1938 5522119.42022181250Clutch
1939 4228123.2331828410Accelerator
1940 5830120.2883130410Clutch
1941 1214123.4781428220Transmission
1947 6619124.848625330Magneto
Totals11560
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. 13 May 2003.
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