Page 1 of 3 To some, Dr. Jack Miller was the symbol of much that was wrong with the formative years of the Indy Racing League: a kind of mid-'90s Milka Duno who could also take care of a root canal. Asked about the League at the time, Mario Andretti reportedly replied, "Well, they've got a dentist ..." Miller was well into his 30s when, 20 years ago this May, he realized his life-long ambition of competing in the Indianapolis 500. Despite robust concern over whether his skills on the Speedway matched his clear talent for securing sponsorship, Miller contested two full-seasons of the IRL, and qualified for the 500 twice from three attempts. He also acquired a peculiar cult status....
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