I just received a message from Karol’s daughter Sue that Karol passed peacefully yesterday at the age of 95. I was lucky enough to call one of my teenage years hero my friend.
I was able to meet him thru his daughter when our grandsons played on the same baseball team. I followed Bonneville results starting when I was 12 and read about Karol and his 56 Ford Victoria. I continued thru the years as he competed on the salt in his 1960 Ford Starliner and on to a 1965 Mustang. I also followed his and Rodney Singers championship Lincoln gas dragster’s year during the NHRA fuel ban.
He was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to talk to when was in California or I was visiting him in Texas or on phone calls we made to each other. I’m sure many here will add to their time with this fine man.
Rest in Peace Mr. Miller…..JD Tone
56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.