Tag: McMillin Racing

  • BFGoodrich presents Race-Dezert Heroes and Legends: McMillin Racing

    BFGoodrich presents Race-Dezert Heroes and Legends: McMillin Racing

    Off-Road racing is a family sport. No family represents this idea better than The McMillin’s. Founded by the late Corky McMillin, McMillin Racing  has campaigned forty race vehicles, competed in over 303 races, and have won multiple championships, the McMillin family defines what family means in the sport of off-road racing. Corky’s sons Mark and Scott went on to not only win multiple races and championships; including a combined seven Baja 1000 overall wins. His grandsons, Andy, Dan, and Luke, have also become elite off-road racers. His granddaughter Jessica has climbed into multiple off road vehicles to challenge herself as well. The family has raced almost every type of off-road race vehicle from 1600 buggies to trophy trucks. (more…)

  • BIG BLUE M, The McMillin Off-Road Racing Story Anthology Book, Available Now!

    BIG BLUE M, The McMillin Off-Road Racing Story Anthology Book, Available Now!

    The most comprehensive off-road racing book released to date available exclusively via Race-Dezert.com

    November 16, 2015 – San Diego, CA – The most comprehensive anthology book in off-road racing has been launched via Race-Dezert.com, the largest off-road racing website in the world. The stunning 535 page color hardbound book is a chronological account of the history of the McMillin family and their impact on the sport, culture, and people of off-road racing. Big Blue M is a core sample of the history of off-road racing culture and a beautiful document of a family choosing to bring themselves together via the battlegrounds of off-road racing.

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    With no signs of slowing down, The McMillin family has competed in off-road racing for an incredible thirty nine years, fielding 40 race vehicles in over 303 races and earning 45 overalls wins and 12 Championships. Originally founded by the late Corky McMillin, McMillin Racing is now three generations strong with his sons Mark and Scott McMillin, who have won multiple championships including a combined seven Baja 1000 overall wins. Mark and Scott’s sons Andy, Dan, and Luke, have also become elite off-road racers. Scott’s granddaughter Jessica has also climbed into multiple off road vehicles to challenge herself. Bringing their friends and family together to share their love of off-road racing, The McMillin family has defined what family means the culture of off-road racing.

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    “We spent four years compiling photos and stories to put this book together. I wanted to share my family’s passion for the sport and culture of off-road racing. We have had countless good times with friends and family creating memories that will last a lifetime. The competition of off-road racing is the glue that brought us all together and challenged us to be better people. I hope people read this book and realize what we’ve accomplished is achievable. We live by the motto my father always instilled in us. Never, ever give up,” stated Mark McMillin.

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    Now you can own your own copy of the chronological account of the McMillin family and their impact on the sport, culture, and people of off-road racing with this stunning 535 page full color hardbound book.

    CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF BIG BLUE M

    About McMillin Racing
    What began as a ritual of weekend trips to the sand dunes with family and friends back in the 60’s has evolved into one the most prolific off road race teams in history – McMillin Racing. As the first ever four-wheel team to finish ahead of the motorcycles, McMillin Racing has competed at the top level for nearly 40 years. Founded by Off-Road Hall of Fame inductee Corky McMillin, McMillin Racing is three generations strong with 236 podiums, 100 class victories, and 45 overall race wins. McMillin Racing has an ongoing allegiance of friends, employees and associates, which has resulted in one of the largest followings of any team in the sport of off road racing.For more information visit: mcmillinracing.com

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    Our goal is to connect the world of off-road racing globally, bringing people together through the common denominator of off-road culture.  Whether you are a racer, a promoter, a chase team member, a casual fan, or just interested in learning about off-road, Race-Dezert.com is a place where you can learn about the sport and culture of off-road racing.

  • FOX and McMillin Racing Capture Overall Four-Wheel Vehicle and Trophy Truck Victory at 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    McMillin Racing’s win makes it eleven Trophy Truck wins in a row for FOX Bryce Menzies takes the overall points championship with his third place finish.

    Link to FOX Baja 1000 Video

    Santee, CA December 14, 2011– FOX has secured an unprecedented eleventh consecutive SCORE trophy truck win with McMillin Racing’s overall four-wheel vehicle and trophy truck class win at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. This year’s Baja 1000 course combined the traditionally technical Baja 500 and the ever-brutal San Felipe 250. (more…)