Sammy Miller
American dragster and car maker
About Sammy Miller
Lived 1945 – 2002 (aged 56–57). Sammy Miller was a car designer.
Sammy Miller (nicknamed "Slam'n Sammy") (born Samuel Anthony Miller; April 15, 1945 – October 29, 2002) was a dragster and funny car builder in the 1970s and 1980s.
Miller was responsible for the "Miller Wedge" digger in 1974 and the rocket-powered Vanishing Point Vega FC in the 1980s.
The Wedge was allegedly a product of Miller's dislike of repeated funny car fires. It featured bicycle front wheels, a low-mounted, front-sloping rear wing, and a mid-mounted engine (placed further ahead of the rear axle than most similar dragsters).
Miller was killed in an accident on Tuesday 29th October 2002 whilst working in the Texas oilfields for his company Applied Force.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sammy Miller?
American dragster and car maker (1945–2002)
When was Sammy Miller born?
Sammy Miller was born on 15 April 1945.
When did Sammy Miller die?
Sammy Miller died in 2002.
What was Sammy Miller's occupation?
Sammy Miller was a car designer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sammy Miller (engineer)
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