Chet Miller, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chet Miller

racecar driver

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1902

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 15-May-1953

Profession: engineer, racing automobile driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Chester Miller (July 19, 1902 – May 15, 1953) was an American racecar 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 Indy career, Miller earned the nickname "Dean of the Speedway." He died at age 50 while driving a Novi-engined Special.
He is interred at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.