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Chet Miller

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from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indianapolis during those years were credited with World Drivers' Championship participation, and were eligible to score WDC points alongside those which they may have scored towards the
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Miller participated in two World Drivers' Championship races at Indianapolis. His best finish was 25th place, and he scored no World Drivers' Championship points.
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Miller raced 2,061 laps, or 5,152.5 miles (8,292.1 km) at Indianapolis without leading a lap, an all-time record.
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Although Miller posted the fastest qualifying time for the
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Celebrating Automotive Heritage at Crown Hill Cemetery
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Detroit, Michigan
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Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis
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Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis
Poles
Formula One
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1953
Kurtis Kraft
Championships
Wins
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Fastest laps
1950 Indianapolis 500
1953 Indianapolis 500
racing driver
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1953 Indianapolis 500
Novi-engined
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis
AAA
USAC
FIA

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