My Name is Chris Kohlert. I have been a race fan all my life mainly Indy and Formula one. I have raced stock cars and Drag cars many years ago. My grandfather Henry Kohlert raced Indianapolis in 1927 and 1928 driving a 1924 Miller. He later owned a car previously raced by fellow racer Norm Batten(that caught fire in the 1927 race). He entered in in the 1938 race giving Duke Nalon his rookie ride. I have many photos from that era as well as some photos from the Elgin races I would like to post.
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Welcome @CCK. : Hi Chris. Enjoy our little community. An interesting profile you have and look forward to see ing your photos and contributions. You should find plenty of folk here with similar interests and we dont bite.CCK wrote: ↑1 year ago My Name is Chris Kohlert. I have been a race fan all my life mainly Indy and Formula one. I have raced stock cars and Drag cars many years ago. My grandfather Henry Kohlert raced Indianapolis in 1927 and 1928 driving a 1924 Miller. He later owned a car previously raced by fellow racer Norm Batten(that caught fire in the 1927 race). He entered in in the 1938 race giving Duke Nalon his rookie ride. I have many photos from that era as well as some photos from the Elgin races I would like to post.
Great pic. of your Grandfather with the Elgin Piston Pin. Thanks for sharing.
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Welcome to the forum @CCK . Sounds like you have a rich history in racing and it will be interesting to hear about it.
Enjoy your time here and that is a great picture
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Hi Chris,
You've come to the right place! If you haven't seen this, I am the author of https://www.oldracingcars.com/indy/miller/1923-2/ and https://www.oldracingcars.com/indy/miller/1926-2/, giving comprehensive info about the two Millers your grandpa owned. I also have a lot of info about the racing driver Henry Kohlert, and would love to connect that info with period pictures - let's get started!
You've come to the right place! If you haven't seen this, I am the author of https://www.oldracingcars.com/indy/miller/1923-2/ and https://www.oldracingcars.com/indy/miller/1926-2/, giving comprehensive info about the two Millers your grandpa owned. I also have a lot of info about the racing driver Henry Kohlert, and would love to connect that info with period pictures - let's get started!
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Welcome Chris .
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