SSM: Mike Miller, Sub Assembly
Uncategorized — By More Front Wing Staff on July 19, 2011 10:04 amName: Mike Miller
Team: Sam Schmidt Motorsports
Position: Sub Assembly
Total years in racing: 34
Years with current team: 2
Previous teams you’ve worked with: Fernandez Racing, Patrick Racing, and Jordan Grand Prix.
Weekday duties: Rebuilding and maintaining uprights and driveshaft; assisting with bodywork, fabrication of parts.
Race weekend duties: Assist with pit equipment set-up; general car maintenance.
How you got started in racing: Started as a weekend mechanic on a touring car in Australia.
Favorite part of job: Winning.
Most difficult part of job: Long hours and time spent away from family.
Career highlight in racing: Winning the 12 Hours of Sebring with Fernandez Racing and drivers Adrian Fernandez and Luiz Diaz; winning the pole at the 2011 Indianapolis 500; attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Favorite way to spend an off-weekend: Relaxing at home with my wife and dog; working around the house.
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