RHYS MILLEN

In which series are you currently racing as a member of Team Toyo?
Formula Drift

Current Race Vehicle:
2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Birthday:
September 6

Hometown:
San Juan Capistrano, CA

When and how did you get into racing?
I started racing bmx at age eight then progressed to racing mountain bikes from 12 to 17 years old. At 17, I moved to the USA to continue racing, go to college and live with my father. My interest in cars grew and at age 19 I started racing them. I now ride bikes as a hobby.

Most memorable moment in your career:
Winning the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in my rookie year at 19 years old

If you could have anyone as your co-driver for just one race, who would you pick and why?
My Dad as he has never and would never sit next to me ;)

Person Most Admired in your life:
It has to be my Dad. He’s an amazing driver in any discipline, someone to look up to growing up and I still admire the guy – Big Skills!

Hobbies Outside of Racing:
Mountain biking and surfing

Favorite Daily Driver:
Range Rover Sport

Web site:
rhysmillen.com & rmrproducts.com

 

2008 Drifting World Champion Rhys joined Team Toyo in February of 2009.

Millen’s 550-hp, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is equipped with the Proxes R1Rs.

The Proxes R1R .  (All Action Photo Credit: DC Chavez)

Redline Time Attack.  (Photo Credit: DC Chavez)