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Robby Gordon Motorsports Young Gun - Andy McMillin Heads for the Laughlin Desert Challenge

By DirtNewz.com Staff
Laughlin, Nevada - (January 11, 2006)

Andy McMillin

Poised to accept his next assignment in his young off road racing career, Andy McMillin is set to charge the #83 Red Bull Trophy Truck into the Nevada desert this weekend.

Most recently, Andy met with the Robby Gordon Motorsports team to test the #83 Red Bull Trophy Truck in Plaster City, California. McMillin teamed with Gordon’s long-time co-driver, Gregg Till, for the two-hour session where the duo logged about 30 miles testing the 2005 Baja 500 winning Chevy truck. Gordon was in North Africa racing his Hummer H3 in the 2006 edition of the Dakar Rally.

Hoping to secure a top five spot at this season’s inaugural race, McMillin said, “I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, but the funny thing is that as soon as I push that gas pedal the whole world melts away and I just click into race mode."

"I think everybody expects me to go out fast and crash or break, and I am not going to do that, we are here to win not just one race but the points championship. Laughlin is going to be an exciting wheel-to-wheel challenge, there is going to be some contact and some really technical driving. This is my first race of my first year driving trophy tucks and I plan on finishing and finishing in the top 5."

On December 31, 2005, Andy was victorious at the MDR Corky McMillin Bud Light Dash finishing 15 minutes ahead of the nearest competitor in his Class 1 car.

McMillin Testing in Plaster City, California

Sources have reported that RGM Team Owner – Robby Gordon is traveling back from North Africa, after a disappointing DNF in the Dakar Rally, and may be attending the SCORE LDC in Laughlin, Nevada, where McMillin will debut his Trophy Truck driving skills.

Nonetheless, off road racing fans from around the globe will tune in with anticipation as “Bebo” unveils his Trophy Truck performance at the Laughlin Desert Challenge.

DirtNewz.com will provide live event commentary broadcasted via the World Wide Web as the Trophy Truck race begins on both Saturday and Sunday from inside the infield of the Laughlin Events Park. Check the DirtNewz.com live events coverage on for the latest up-to-date information and schedule regarding the web broadcast. You will hear directly from drivers, co-drivers, crew members, celebrities and Mr. Sal Fish himself live from the start line of the race, as well as listen to a team of colorful desert veterans call the race while perusing the infield of the off road racing season opener.

SCORE Schedule

About Andy McMillin:

Born May 11th 1987 in San Diego, this third generation desert racing prodigy, and grandson of the late off-road legend Corky McMillin, was quite literally born to race. Andy began riding in off-road vehicles when his mother was still pregnant with him. At just two years old Andy began riding along with his father, pre-running off-road races from his modified car seat. By age four Andy could barely contain his excitement prior to pre-run events and would stay up all night waiting to climb into the passenger seat of his father’s truck. Andy soon began driving dune buggies, and by his tenth birthday was allowed to pilot “Macadu”, his grandfather Corky’s famed Class 1 car. From Pre-running, to testing, to competing in races, Andy was thoroughly hooked on off-road.

Mentored by his father Scott McMillin and his grandfather Corky, Andy was taught the secrets of off-road racing from a young age. “In off-road racing there is no school you can go to, so you usually learn by doing everything wrong first. I was fortunate to have a father and grandfather who were patient, and taught me the art of off-road racing the right way - from the very beginning. They both spent countless days pre-running and teaching me the do’s and don’ts and I feel really lucky because of that,” said Andy.

You would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated off-road athlete than Andy McMillin. When he is not racing, Andy is testing; pre-running courses, or is in the shop overseeing the maintenance and prep of his vehicles. He has a knack for focusing in on important details, which was learned from his father Scott, who is known for his meticulous preparation of shocks and suspensions. Outside of off-roading Andy enjoys riding his 50cc motorcycle, shooting hoops, and playing football and racquetball. Depending on what mood he’s in, Andy’s musical interests range from Eminem to System of a Down. “I like to listen to heavier more aggressive music before a race. It gets me pumped to go tackle the challenge,” commented Andy.

Andy currently resides in Poway, CA.  He is attending college, studying business, and preparing to one-day join the family business, The Corky McMillin Companies.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

2005 Race Season: Finished 3rd overall points for Class 1

Race: San Felipe 250
Finished: First overall – First in class
Beat all trophy trucks and motorcycles and set an new average speed record of 63.3mph!

Race : Baja 500
Finished: Second Overall - First in class
Behind Robby Gordon by 4 1/2 minutes!

Race: Nevada 1000
Finished: Second Overall - First in class
Andy drove 900 miles of the 1000 mile race

2004 Race Season:

2004 SCORE Rookie of the Year

Race: San Felipe 250
Finished: Second in Class
Lost by one second

Race: Baja 500
Finished: Second in class
Came back from 20 minutes down (Stuck in ditch)

Race: Baja 1000
Finished: Sixth overall - Second in class
Drove first 500 miles was ahead of Robby Gordon at halfway point and had overall lead.

2003 Race Season:

Age 16 featured in “Dust to Glory”

Race: FUD 200
Finished: First overall – First in class

Race: Baja 500
Finished: Unofficial co-drove the last 100 miles

Race: Baja 1000
Finished: Fourth overall – Second in class

2002 Race Season:

Race: FUD 200
Finished: First overall – First in class
Won with father as co-rider

2001 Race Season: Andy starts racing carrier in Class 1
Race: FUD 200
Finished: 2nd overall – First in class
(First race) Bypassed traditional ladder system and moved directly to Class 1

Pre -1999                                                                           
• Started driving pre-runner - 1972 F150 tucks in Mexico (age 11)
• Rode with father at Dunaway Dash race