Harry Miller: The Forgotten Genius Who Shaped American Racing

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Gordon Elliott White, who provides a comprehensive overview of Harry Miller’s significant impact on American racing. Gordon White, a retired newspaper correspondent and Smithsonian Institution advisor, elaborates on Miller's journey from a Menominee, Wisconsin lumber town to becoming a preeminent race car and engine designer. Miller's pioneering work included the development of successful racing engines and cars, often in collaboration with key figures like Fred Offenhauser and Leo Goossen. The presentation covers Miller's personal history, innovative designs, and the evolution of his engines such as the Golden Submarine, Miller 91, and the legacy of Offenhauser engines in midget and Indy racing. The talk also honors the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving Miller's legacy, underscoring his lasting influence on motorsports. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.