Joel Miller

Joel Miller, born on May 10, 1988, is a versatile and accomplished American racing driver hailing from Hesperia, California. A mechanical engineering graduate from the University of California, Riverside, Miller's racing career began in karting, where he quickly gained recognition, winning the Stars of Karting Western ICA Championship in 2005 and the Stars of Karting ICA National Championship in 2006. He became a factory driver for Tony Kart, competing in Europe and North America. Transitioning to formula cars in 2003, Miller's progress was initially hampered by funding limitations, but he persevered and secured the Skip Barber National Series title in 2007, earning a Team USA Scholarship that allowed him to race in England.

In 2008, Miller shone in the Star Mazda Championship, claiming a win, two pole positions, and seven podiums, ultimately finishing as the championship runner-up. He later made multiple Indy Lights starts in 2010 and 2011. Miller transitioned to sports car racing in 2012, gaining experience in the Grand Am Continental Championship. In 2013, he joined Mazda Motorsports, contributing to the development of their SKYACTIV Diesel program in Grand Am. He achieved a podium finish in his second race with the team and was named the 2013 Monticello Grand Am Rookie of the Year.

Beyond his driving talents, Miller is also a driver coach, mentor, and race control steward for drivers in the USF2000, Pro Mazda, and Indy Lights Championship series. More recently, in 2024, he partnered with AJ Muss to win the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Pro-Am championship.