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  1. 02-22-2009, 11:17 AM #1
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    Default Larry H. Miller, founder of Miller Motorsports Park, dies at age 64



    On Saturday, February 20, entrepreneur and philanthropist Larry H. Miller passed away from complications due to type 2 diabetes at the age of 64. Miller owned the Utah Jazz, numerous car dealerships, movie theaters, and commercial real estate, but in the automotive industry he was most known for building the Miller Motorsports Park that opened in 2006. The track, located in Tooele, UT, quickly garnered a reputation as being one of the premier venues in the country and hosted ALMS, Grand-Am, NASCAR, and AMA Superbike races. We were fortunate enough to sample part of the racetrack when we tested the Shelby GT500KR last year, and we very much enjoyed his incredible car museum as well. In addition to his business ventures, Miller was well known for his generosity. He and his wife provided close to 300 college scholarships every year and donated millions of dollars to local colleges and universities. Learn more about Larry Miller's life and accomplishments after the jump.




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  2. 02-22-2009, 11:29 AM #2
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    How nice would it be to inherit a motorsports park!
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    How nice would it be to inherit a motorsports park!
    He was a really good guy. That GT40 is the car that won the 1966 Le Mans.
    This to go with his collection of Shelby Cobra and Mustangs.

    I hope that Miller gets someone to take over that is as good as Larry because in just three years, Miller is hosting many international events.

    BMW has chosen the venue for their American reveal of the S1000RR.
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    sad news
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    Thats truly sad, not only was he a great man but that is the finest track I have ever been on.

    The layout is amazing, I've got an amazing picture somewhere of my car on track there with Pikes Peak in the back ground.
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