Episode 95: Andy McMillin

Episode 95: Andy McMillin

From Off-Road Racer Podcast by JB15 Network

May 28, 2026 · 1h 53m · Episode 95

About this episode

Matt Martelli interviews Andy McMillin about his career and insights into modern desert racing.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, Matt Martelli sits down with Andy McMillin, one of the most accomplished drivers of the modern desert racing era. Coming from one of the sport’s most well known families, Andy grew up around off road racing from the beginning, but building his own career meant living up to a name that already carried major expectations. Over the years, he has done exactly that, becoming one of the most consistent and technically skilled drivers in Trophy Truck competition. Matt and Andy get into the evolution of modern desert racing, how the level of competition has changed, and what it takes to stay competitive at the front of the field today. From vehicle setup and race strategy to adapting to changing terrain and conditions, Andy shares the details behind what separates winning programs from everyone else. They also talk about the mental side of racing at the highest level. Managing pressure, staying disciplined over long races, and learning how to balance aggression with consistency when the margins are smaller than ever. More than anything, this episode is about experience. Years of racing at the top level, learning through wins and setbacks…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Martelli

Guest: Andy McMillin

Topics covered

  • desert racing
  • Trophy Truck competition
  • vehicle setup
  • race strategy
  • mental side of racing
  • competition evolution

Keywords

  • off-road racing
  • Trophy Truck
  • competition
  • race strategy
  • mental toughness
  • vehicle setup
  • desert racing evolution

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Organizations: JB15 Network

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