Millen

ISBN: 0970498403

Author: Addison, Jon

Condition: New

Review"It's Heartwarming and Inspirational, and a Hell of a Good Read." -- Thos L. Bryant, Editor-in-Chief, Road & Track MgazineProduct DescriptionThe book "MILLEN" is written about Professional Racing Driver, Steve Millen, a versatile driver used to Winning. Along the way, there are highs: Victories and Championships in America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and New Zealand. And there are lows: Weeks of "sheet time," numerous broken bones, and stresses and strains on his personal life. His racing career spans from Open-Wheel Formula Cars, IMSA GT Cars, Off-Road Trucks, Rally Cars, and Midgets. He succeeded at Road Races, Hill Climbs, OvalTracks, and Rallying in both Sprint and Endurance Events and along the way started the leading Aftermarket Automotive business in the U.S., "STILLEN." It's a moving story, told largely in Millen's own words, through the pen of long-time friend and journalist, Jon Addison.About the AuthorJon Addison is a well known New Zealand writer who has known, worked with, and befriended Steve Millen since his early days of racing Midgets. He was the Sports Editor of the Auckland Star, New Zealand Herald, and The Eight O'Clock. Jon was also Editor-In-Cheif of New Zealand Trucking magazine. He has a magic way with words and tells a very compelling story of Steve Millen's racing career and life.Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Steve Millen's life could serve as an embodiment of the American Dream: A young man from a country smaller than the state of Colorado coming to America and reaching the top in both his sport and his career.......Enduring hardship and pain along the way. His neck broken, his skull fractured twice.Yet, becoming the winningest driver ever in IMSA GT sports car racing. More pole positions and more race wins than any other driver has achieved before, or since.And, at the same time, establishing STILLEN, a leading company in the quality performance after-market automotive business, and now the biggest operation of it's type in the United States.All that's wrong with this scenario is that, as a young man in New Zealand, Millen never dreamed the American dream. His dreams have always been much smaller than his achievements.In fact, he didn't really dream much about anything. Instead, he planned. How to achieve the next goal. How to go faster. One step after another, all the way to the top.During his first few years in America, any tool or appliance Millen purchased had to be dual voltage - 110volt for the United States, and 240volt, in case he wound up back in New Zealand.Now, there's no going back. His future has been in America since 1982, and it's still there.If Steve Millen had dreamed the American dream, it could never have turned out any better than his life has.