Steve Millen returns home to tackle Targa New Zealand [w/Video]
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Any discussion involving one’s favorite racer invariably includes names like Senna, Schumacher, Earnhardt and Andretti. But one name that doesn’t come up often enough is Steve Millen. Though brother Rod, a legend in his own right, and nephew Rhys get a lot of ink, it’s Steve that deserves some time in the spotlight.
Steve Millen has raced a slew of different vehicles in a variety of motorsports, beginning in 1969 when he took up hill climbing before quickly moving over to a Formula Ford car and after that, rally-racing. During the ’80s, Millen switched to stadium trucks where he was the 1986, 1988 and 1989 Mickey Thompson Off-Road Grand Prix National champion. In the process, he also found time to win two Indy Lights races during the inaugural season in 1986. But all that racing is peanuts compared to what Steve got himself into in 1990.
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