Mike Hiss

Mike Hiss (7 July 1941 – 19 December 2018)[1] was an American driver in the USAC Championship Car series. He raced in the 1972–1976 seasons, with 28 career starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1972–1975. He finished in the top ten 13 times, with his best finish in 2nd position in 1972 at Ontario. His 7th-place finish at Indy in 1972 earned him the title of Rookie of the Year.

Hiss was the centerfold of the first preview issue of Playgirl published in January 1973. He was briefly married to Arlene Hiss, the first woman to start a USAC Champ Car event.[2]

  1. ^ 1972 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Hiss Dies at 77
  2. ^ "Hiss challenges best of men". Fremont Argus. Fremont, CA. 12 March 1976. p. 20. Retrieved 2017-11-11.