Thursday, at around 5:30 PM, Ak Miller passed away. Many family and friends found time to stop in and have one last visit with Ak before he died. Pages can be written about Ak but I would like to simply focus on our memories from his "Roast"/Tribute not so long ago at the Wally Park's Motorsports Museum in Pomona. We should all be so lucky to have such a wonderful gathering of friends before we pass away. Ak will always be remembered as the "Ultimate Hot Rodder" and we will all miss him but find comfort in knowing he is in a much better place now. There are no plans for a memorial service as this would be redundant to the event at the Museum. His ashes will be scattered at Bonneville, Baja, and Pike's Peak.
Regards,
Charles Rollins & Joann Brock
Look for an upcoming story on Ak's induction into the ORMSHOF this last summer and a brief recap of his tribute at the NHRA Museum. www.Bench-Racing.com
Ak Miller, RIP
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cabianca
, Dec 17 2005 01:14
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Dennis Hockenbury
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Posted 17 December 2005 - 04:12
Truly an American original. He will be missed.
RIP
RIP
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Terry Walker
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Posted 18 December 2005 - 10:13
When I was very young (1950s) my older bro used to get Hot Rod magazine, also one or two Peterson (Petersen) annuals, and Ak Miller featured strongly.
One of a kind.
One of a kind.
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Posted 18 December 2005 - 22:18
Here is a wonderful Pete Coltrin shot of Ak Miller in his Caballo di Hiero which he used in the Carrera Panamericana to excellent effect. (We own the copyright at The Klemantaski Collection.)
He was a hot-rodder for sure, but also a superb racing driver.
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He was a hot-rodder for sure, but also a superb racing driver.
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Posted 18 December 2005 - 22:27
Thanks for the notification, Cabianca.
Ak Miller one of the very few people who competed both on the salt and in genuine road racing.
BTW I can't find any reference to him on http://www.bench-racing.com/
klemcoll, thanks for digging into your archive for a photo of the Caballo - I've read many descriptions but never see a good picture before.
Ak Miller one of the very few people who competed both on the salt and in genuine road racing.
BTW I can't find any reference to him on http://www.bench-racing.com/
klemcoll, thanks for digging into your archive for a photo of the Caballo - I've read many descriptions but never see a good picture before.
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ensign14
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Posted 18 December 2005 - 22:42
One heck of a machine, isn't it?
RIP Ak.
RIP Ak.
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ecat
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Posted 19 December 2005 - 01:39
I am saddened by the news. Here are some pictures from Pikes Peak.
Rest in peace Ak...
Ak Miller Gallery
Ak Miller shown here driving his Edmonds Ford 199 in 1973. Ak's car was the only propane powered car at the event and thus literally ran in a class by itself.
Ak Miller on his way to a 2nd place finish in his Cobra Ford in 1964.
Ak Miller is shown here sitting in his Devin Ford 427ci Miller Hanson Special. He won the sports car division with a time of 14:27.7. The gentleman pointing is Danny Morgan
Rest in peace Ak...
Ak Miller Gallery
Ak Miller shown here driving his Edmonds Ford 199 in 1973. Ak's car was the only propane powered car at the event and thus literally ran in a class by itself.
Ak Miller on his way to a 2nd place finish in his Cobra Ford in 1964.
Ak Miller is shown here sitting in his Devin Ford 427ci Miller Hanson Special. He won the sports car division with a time of 14:27.7. The gentleman pointing is Danny Morgan
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alessandro silva
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Posted 19 December 2005 - 20:18
Caballo de Hierro for the 1957 Mille Miglia
