Local 1 Minnesota/North Dakota Retiree Stays in the Fast Lane

JOURNAL: ISSUE 3 - 2013

1 MN/NM retiree Richard Miller and his '67 Chevy Impala 427 Super Sport.

In 1967, four years after he joined the Union, Local 1 MN/ND member Richard Miller purchased a new Chevrolet Impala 427 Super Sport. At the time, he thought it would serve as a family car. "The need for speed" took hold, however, and for the next six years he raced at Minnesota and Twin City drag ways before taking a break to raise his family. He returned to the sport some 20 years ago and since then has won more than 30 trophies and plaques in races across the Midwest. His best elapsed time is 10.79 seconds at 126 mph.

Brother Miller retired at 62 and received his 50-year service award in July. Besides drag racing, he also enjoys playing golf. "I have always been proud to be a Union bricklayer," he said.