Chet Miller

Chet Miller (July 19, 1902 Detroit, Michigan - May 15, 1953 Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was killed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the 1953 Indianapolis 500. During his long Indy career, Miller earned the nickname "Dean of the Speedway" .

Photo of Chet Miller's vehicle after his crash in the 1939 Indy 500

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1930	41	15	97.360	23	13	161	0	Flagged
1931	27	15	106.185	25	10	200	0	Running
1932	9	29	111.053	23	21	125	0	Engine
1933	28	32	112.025	23	20	163	0	Rod
1934	46	32	109.252	29	33	11	0	Crash T1
1935	34	17	113.552	24	10	200	0	Running
1936	18	3	117.675	3	5	200	0	Running
1937	7	13	119.213	13	30	36	0	Ignition
1938	3	5	121.898	9	3	200	0	Running
1939	3	5	126.318	8	21	109	0	Crash BS
1940	34	27	121.392	27	17	189	0	Flagged
1941	41	9	121.540	23	6	200	0	Running
1946	5	17	124.649	8	18	64	0	Oil line
1948	31	19	127.249	8	20	108	0	Oil trouble
1951	32	28	135.798	3	25	56	0	Ignition
1952	21	27	139.034	1	30	41	0	Supercharger
Totals						2063	0

Starts	16
Poles	0
Front Row	1
Wins	0
Top 5	2
Top 10	5
Retired	9

• Although Miller posted the fastest qualifying time for the 1952 Indianapolis 500, he started on the outside of the ninth row. No other fastest qualifier has started this far back in the field.
• Miller drove over 5,000 miles at Indianapolis without leading a lap, an all-time record.

World Championship career summary

The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Chet Miller participated in 2 World Championship races - the 1951 and 1952 Indianapolis 500. He retired from both races, therefore scoring no championship points.