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Corky's Legacy
September 22, 2005
SCORE International?s Sal Fish reflects on the life
Of SCORE desert racing pioneer Corky McMillin
LOS ANGELES?With the news of the death today of Corky McMillin, prominent San Diego businessman and one of the pioneers of SCORE desert racing as
well as the family patriarch of McMillin Racing?the first three-generation race team in SCORE history, Sal Fish, SCORE President and CEO, reflected on
the passing of his dear friend.
?Corky McMillin was a man among men and truly from the mold of the league of extraordinary gentlemen and it is a tragic loss to truly thousands
of people who have been touched by this great man?s life,? said Fish, who has led SCORE International desert racing since 1974. ?At 76, not only was
Corky the oldest regular in the SCORE Desert Series, but his long and generous life was an inspiration to all of us. As courageous a fighter as he
was and as fierce a competitor, he will be remembered best of all for his generosity and the legacy of McMillin Racing he has left for all of us to
enjoy. His son?s Mark and Scott are reflections of their father and his grandchildren are following in the same tracks left by their ?Grandpa?. Corky
was a role model for us all and he truly was a remarkable pillar from the world?s ?greatest generation?. To say that we will all miss him is a gross
understatement. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the McMillin family and McMillin Racing during this most difficult time.?
Among Corky McMillin?s SCORE desert racing accomplishments:
-SCORE Desert Series regular since 1976 (nearly 150 starts in 29 seasons)
-Three-time SCORE Class 2 season point champion?1981, 1985, 1987
-SCORE Baja 1000
1985?First Place, Class 2
-SCORE Baja 500
1994?First Place, Class 1
1986?Overall & First Place, Class 2
1983?Overall & First Place, Class 2
-SCORE San Felipe 250
1984?Overall & First Place, Class 2
1983?Overall & First Place, Class 2
-Yokohama 6-50 Club champion (drivers over 50)
-Featured driver, Dust2Glory movie, 2005
McMillin Racing?Three-generation 2005 SCORE Desert Series team:
CLASS 1
-Mark McMillin, currently first in points (with one race remaining)
-Andy and his father Scott McMillin, currently third in points
-Corky McMillin, currently fourth in points
CLASS 1-2/1600
-Daniel McMillin (Mark?s Son), currently 16th in points
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I was not a personal friend with any of the McMillin's but I have met them at the races and talked to them many times, mostly Mark. I have camped at
the camp ground in Ensenada and met Corky several times in line to take a shower. He and the family always was friendly and would engage in
conversation. I've also met them on the race course several times and they were always ready to help those in need. I have personal friends who have
worked for them in their business and they always spoke good things about them. I thing it is a big lost with Corky's passing. He made it a family
affair and with Andy being an up and coming star I hope it continues. Mark is still a force and I hope he does well too. Many in the off road
community will miss Corky as I will.
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Another bright star in the Baja sky
Dear business friends and associates:
We are very sad to share with you that Corky McMillin passed away on Thursday, September 22, at 2:00 a.m., while being treated in the hospital for
complications associated with a recent heart attack.
On September 10, Corky experienced a heart attack doing what he loved ? he was with his family, racing at the SCORE Primm 300 in Las Vegas. As many of
you know, Corky had a past history of heart disease, and recently chose to be the title sponsor for the American Heart Association?s ?Heart Walk? in
Balboa Park. Many employees, friends and family members walked in his honor on September 17, participating in the race for a cure.
On behalf of the McMillin family, we want to thank you for your heartfelt support and concern.
The Corky McMillin Memorial Fund has been set up with The San Diego Foundation, where donations can be made in Corky's honor that will be given to
United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital Cardiology Program. For more information, please contact Deborah Hoffman, V.P. Donor
Relations, at (619) 235-2300 ext. 354 or Cheryl Helvie at the same number ext. 307. Checks can be made payable to: SDF/The Corky McMillin Memorial
Fund and mailed to:
The San Diego Foundation
1420 Kettner Blvd., Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92101
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Corky's Last Ride
Here is an image from the SCORE Primm race, where Corky was doing what he loved...
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From Klaus on RDC :
SERVICES for "CORKY" WILL BE HELD ON THE USS MIDWAY AIRCRAFT CARRIER, IN SAN DIEGO AT 10:00A.M. ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28th.
Plan to attend if possible, as we all owe him a lot in promoting the sport of "OFF ROAD RACING"
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I think the Services for Corky are today not October.
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