Miles Nelson

**indyguy2** · 05-30-2008 08:18 PM

Holy Cow. I seen Miles on Georgetown Rd. last weekend around midnight, cuttin' the rug with two pretty girls young enough to be his granddaughters! You should have seen the smile on his face!

RIP, race fan.

**Liz** · 05-30-2008 10:28 PM

Miles was so kind to send me a tape of the 2004 500, since the weather played havoc with the broadcast. It was always a pleasure to read his posts. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends; and Godspeed, Miles.

**ROCK** · 05-30-2008 11:29 PM

RIP Mackie!!!

You Know what Indy Means!!!!

**Jamski** · 05-31-2008 08:27 PM

We remembered Mackie in our pre-race invocation here at the Fairgrounds tonight.

**kikigirl** · 05-31-2008 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by ThingsThatExplode

We remembered Mackie in our pre-race invocation here at the Fairgrounds tonight.

Y'a did good!

**JohnMc** · 05-31-2008 08:37 PM

TTE, that is awesome. I wish I was there to have shared the moment. Miles told me several times that the Fairgrounds track was a favorite of his. I took some pictures one day a couple of years ago on a quite afternoon of the track and sent them to him. I was all over the track, too. She is a pretty one. I think I'll take my son out there next week. See you then.

John

**Mack Too** · 06-01-2008 12:41 AM

Thank You everyone for the beautiful tribute to Miles. Michael Jimmy(brother) and Amber(daughter in law) and Sandie (daughter) are currently in Wendover. Hopefull I will be joing by Tuesday. Michaels mother Joanne is currently in the hospital.

**jdessar** · 06-01-2008 02:10 AM

Wow!

I always liked his views on IndyCar racing, he was a true fan.

I enjoyed his web site too.

RIP Miles.

**mds24** · 06-02-2008 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by JoeBob

Reposting from what I wrote on Miles's board...

I don't know what to say, but I'm going to try.

I don't know that there is anyone who I butted heads with on message boards more than Miles. He knew how to push my buttons, and I knew how to push his. We both had a lot of fun doing it, and there isn't a person who I enjoyed sparring with than Miles.

For a very long time, he called me "Lincoln" - or "Link On" because I always had a link to something to back up my arguments. It always brought a smile to my face, and I suspect to his too. I can honestly tell you that there has never been anyone I enjoyed "debating" with more than Miles.

We all know he was very emotional about the things he beleived in. He often got frustrated with those who didn't see things his way. I was often in that lot, but he always inisted that I let him know if I'd be in Las Vegas during the week, so we could finally meet. I have no doubt that he'd have bent over backwards for me, if I ever needed anything. That says a lot about the man.

In over a decade of posting on forums, I've never attended a single gathering. I've met only two posters, because they lived nearby. There is only one person who I've ever really wanted to meet, and that was Miles.

I didn't want to meet him to talk racing, although I'm sure we could. I wanted to meet him because I wanted to soak up his aura. I wanted to be in the presence of a man with his passion for life. Someone who could wring every bit of pleasure out of any moment, someone who always found a way to make the most of a situation, someone who was able to do things that you simply thought were impossible.

Things won't be the same without Miles. Not just for his family or those of us lucky enough to consider him a friend, but for also for those who will never know what they missed out on.

Somewhere, there's a beautiful young woman who will never get to dance with him. There's an engineer who will never get to be interviewed by someone whose passion for technology matches his own. There's a crew member who will never get to spend his day trying to get between "the guy with the camera" and the race car because Miles spotted some little aero bit and wants to publish pictures for the world.

There will still be dancing, and questions, and photos. But they just won't be the same without Miles.

Well said. I had butted heads with him before also and then moved my life in a different direction.

So strange to see someone like him die so close to a trip to Indy. It sounds like he died doing what he loved. Really, that is about as much as all of us have a right to ask for, to leave this world doing what we love.

For the last several years I have helped take care of an extended family member with alzheimers. He cannot even remember what he loved most days. I would much rather leave the world the way Mackie did than the way that indvidual will leave the world.

My best to Miles' family. When we did talk, they were his favorite topic, even more than Indy.

**NDPanther** · 06-02-2008 01:18 AM

Just saw this now. I am shocked and deeply saddened. We'll miss you, Mackie.

**goldie19** · 06-02-2008 09:22 AM

I'm a relatively new poster here, threw out a plea for info for St Pete this year, and Miles was quick to reply. Shared emails and pms' with him, sent him some pics at Indy this year before he could get out (which proudly appeared on his website). Having known so little about him, and shared so little time, my best judge of the man is the company he keeps here, and the overwhelming number of tributes to him. I count myself among the lucky online friends, and am glad for my time with him, albeit short. Had just sent Miles a message last week, sorry I missed you at camp and brew, will have to catch up in Milwaukee, Mid-Ohio, Chicagoland...

God Speed Miles, thrilled for you that you could see your passion reunited at Indy this year, and God Bless your family, friends, all those you held close...from the pure numbers of people here, you were a rich man indeed!

**irlracingfan** · 06-02-2008 11:29 AM

IndyCar racing and I have lost a good friend. Miles will be missed by many. I truly enjoyed his wisdom, his insight, and his website. God Bless You, Miles

**JohnMc** · 06-04-2008 09:06 AM

Here is some news about the service for Miles that was shared by Michael at O/IRR:

Dad's service in Wendover is on Thursday at 10 am. It will be at Toana Vista Golf Course in West Wendover NV. Thanks everyone for all your support.

**speedwaygirl56** · 06-04-2008 09:13 AM

Thanks for posting this. Prayers and love to Miles' family tomorrow and the coming days.

**rrrr** · 06-04-2008 01:42 PM

I hadn't talked to Miles much since '04 when I quit making all of the races. But it's funny, I'd see him and we would pick up where we left off, just as if I had spoken to him the day before.

When I showed up at Camp and Brew on Thursday before The Race we said hello and shared a laugh about a thread on this forum. He grinned and it was on like an old pair of shoes.

I'll miss that.

**KnockOff** · 06-04-2008 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by sf-indy-fan

Well...I guess it'll be Railbird, Heywood, Earl Ma, & Mackie watching the Milwaukee race from above this weekend. Imagine the arguments...

And Dick Ralstin will be keeping them all honest.

R.I.P.

**PHJIndy** · 06-04-2008 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by rrrr

I hadn't talked to Miles much since '04 when I quit making all of the races. But it's funny, I'd see him and we would pick up where we left off, just as if I had spoken to him the day before.

When I showed up at Camp and Brew on Thursday before The Race we said hello and shared a laugh about a thread on this forum. He grinned and it was on like an old pair of shoes.

I'll miss that.

He was just that kind of friend!

**IndyMJH** · 06-05-2008 07:33 AM

Race in Peace Miles

**Fueler** · 06-05-2008 01:36 PM

Dad's service in Wendover is on Thursday at 10 am. It will be at Toana Vista Golf Course in West Wendover NV. Thanks everyone for all your support.

Wendover just became a better place. Godspeed, Miles. You've got the best seats in the house now.

**kikigirl** · 06-05-2008 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Fueler

Wendover just became a better place. Godspeed, Miles. You've got the best seats in the house now.

Yes, Skybox Seats in Heaven

**JohnMc** · 06-05-2008 06:47 PM

They just don't come any better. Here's to you Miles.

**ensign14** · 06-06-2008 04:23 AM

I've only just noticed this, I didn't know his real name. Wow, he was posting right up to when I went on holiday. This is just horrible news. RIP.

**J&J** · 06-06-2008 04:24 AM

It's really incredible reading these posts and seeing how much Miles meant to so many people. Sorry I never got to meet him.

I, too, enjoyed his posts and his passion.

We will miss him. All the best to Miles' family.

**Openracer** · 06-10-2008 09:08 PM

RIP, got to meet him at Camp 'n Brew. He was great with the ladies walking by....

**autoracingfan2** · 06-11-2008 05:02 PM

RIP Miles...he was one of the good ones.

**Sue** · 06-11-2008 07:03 PM

Praying for the family and friends. We will all be together on the other side one day.

It is hard to image but life does get better with time. I felt like punching someone that told me that after John passed away, but it is true.

Thinking of you in your hard times.

Sue Gaughan

**kympeach** · 06-12-2008 11:53 AM

Our deepest regards go out to Grandpa Miles family. Indy will never be the same without him. We've had many... many memeories that we will always cherish! He was and always will be a landmark on Georgetown Rd.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.....

""You left us so suddenly, your thoughts unknown, You left us memories, we are proud to own""

Grandpa, Everyone has their time But why did yours have to come so soon? There are so many people in the world So why did God have to pick you? They say things like this make you stronger But how can that be? I feel so weak inside It all feels like a dream I didn't get to see you You passed away too soon But I feel you watching over me And someday I'll see you again -Andrea Nickel-

Love Always,
Kym Peach & Melyssa Quiroa
"Indy Girls"

**kympeach** · 06-12-2008 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by GlennH

Wow. I'm very sad.

Miles has been a great friend and supporter of Camp and Brew, and I'm sitting here looking at the generous check that he made out for Brian's Wish just a few days ago.

I just went through our C&B picture archive and have made a tribute gallery that has all the pictures of Miles I could find (at least the ones that would qualify as "work safe"

)

RIP, race fan, and good friend.

C&B picture gallery of Miles.

PS--If anyone in the family would like high res versions of any of these, please let me know which ones.

Oh Glenn, I can't stop crying now. Great job on the pics. I'll never forget him walking up with his photo album saying "I have some pics of you" and as u can tell in the pic "HE SURE DID!" He always had a way with us ladies! But his hugs and kisses will be missed the most! And his SMILE....

Love Always,
His Indy Girls