News / Monthly Updates: 2022 - 2023
GT4 America Recap: Podium and Points Managing for Million, AutoTechnic at Sebring
GT4 America Recap: Podium and Points Managing for Million, AutoTechnic at Sebring
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GT4 America Recap: Million, AutoTechnic Racing Win Season Opener in Am
GT4 America Recap: Million, AutoTechnic Racing Win Season Opener in Am
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Million and Lindstrom to Debut in GT4 America with AutoTechnic Racing at Sonoma Raceway
Million and Lindstrom to Debut in GT4 America with AutoTechnic Racing at Sonoma Raceway
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Race Recap: Strong Showing at WRL Barber with GP1 Podium for Million, Palomar Racing
Race Recap: Strong Showing at WRL Barber with GP1 Podium for Million, Palomar Racing
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Race Recap: First GP1 Win in the WRL Season Opener at Eagles Canyon for Million
Race Recap: First GP1 Win in the WRL Season Opener at Eagles Canyon for Million
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Race Recap: WRL Finale at COTA Proves Strong with GP1 Podium for Million, Palomar Racing
Race Recap: WRL Finale at COTA Proves Strong with GP1 Podium for Million, Palomar Racing
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Million Begins New Full-Time Role at The Thermal Club
Million Begins New Full-Time Role at The Thermal Club
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Race Recap: Hallett WRL Ends Early After Hard Fought 4th in Saturday 8h
Race Recap: Hallett WRL Ends Early After Hard Fought 4th in Saturday 8h
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Race Recap: High Plains WRL Provides 2nd in GP1 for Million, Palomar Racing in Colorado
Race Recap: High Plains WRL Provides 2nd in GP1 for Million, Palomar Racing in Colorado
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Million Tests BMW M4 GT4 for AutoTechnic Racing at Indianapolis
Million Tests BMW M4 GT4 for AutoTechnic Racing at Indianapolis
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Race Recap: Positive Strides at WRL Road Atlanta for Million, Palomar Racing
Race Recap: Positive Strides at WRL Road Atlanta for Million, Palomar Racing
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Race Recap: Million, Palomar Racing Complete WRL VIR 9 + 7 Hour
Race Recap: Million, Palomar Racing Complete WRL VIR 9 + 7 Hour
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Matt’s 2023 May Update: Podium in Lucky Dog & Road America WRL ‘What Could’ve Been’
Matt’s 2023 May Update: Podium in Lucky Dog & Road America WRL ‘What Could’ve Been’
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Matt’s 2023 April Update: Mid-Ohio WRL Recap & Special Evening in Long Beach
Matt’s 2023 April Update: Mid-Ohio WRL Recap & Special Evening in Long Beach
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Matt's 2023 March Update: Recapping our WRL Debut from Alabama
Matt's 2023 March Update: Recapping our WRL Debut from Alabama
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Race Report: Million, Palomar Racing Complete WRL Barber 9 + 7 Hour
Race Report: Million, Palomar Racing Complete WRL Barber 9 + 7 Hour
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Announcement: Million Signed for Full-Season in World Racing League for Palomar Racing
Announcement: Million Signed for Full-Season in World Racing League for Palomar Racing
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Matt's Winter Update: 25h Thunderhill Retrospective
Matt's Winter Update: 25h Thunderhill Retrospective
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Race Report: E2 Podium After Surviving 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Race Report: E2 Podium After Surviving 2022 25 Hours of Thunderhill
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Matt's September Update: A Month to Remember
Matt's September Update: A Month to Remember
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Race Report: Million, Palomar Racing Win NASA WERC Rd.6 and E2 Championship at Buttonwillow
Race Report: Million, Palomar Racing Win NASA WERC Rd.6 and E2 Championship at Buttonwillow
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Race Report: Palomar Racing Wins E2 in NASA WERC Seaside Cup 6.5h, Podium in E1
Race Report: Palomar Racing Wins E2 in NASA WERC Seaside Cup 6.5h, Podium in E1
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Race Report: Million Becomes 2022 NASA ST5 National Champion
Race Report: Million Becomes 2022 NASA ST5 National Champion
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Race Report: Million Sweeps USTCC at Monterey in SP-class
Race Report: Million Sweeps USTCC at Monterey in SP-class
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Race Report: GP2 Pole, Reliability Troubles at WRL VIR
Race Report: GP2 Pole, Reliability Troubles at WRL VIR
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Matt's August Update: Promises Continued in Utah
Matt's August Update: Promises Continued in Utah
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Race Report: E1 Class Win in NASA Utah 6 Hour for Million & Palomar Racing
Race Report: E1 Class Win in NASA Utah 6 Hour for Million & Palomar Racing
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Matt's Summer Update: Delivering on a Promise
Matt's Summer Update: Delivering on a Promise
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Race Report: Two-Car Development at NASA Sonoma with Palomar Racing
Race Report: Two-Car Development at NASA Sonoma with Palomar Racing
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Double NASA ST5 Wins & NASA WERC Victory for Million at Fontana
Double NASA ST5 Wins & NASA WERC Victory for Million at Fontana
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Welcome

Matt Million is a 24-year-old professional racing driver from San Marcos, California. Starting at the age of 5, Matt has spent 18 consecutive years in racing from karts to cars.

Despite the challenging financial hurdles and lack of connections within the sport, Matt has persevered against the odds with dedication, talent, and persistence. His direction has been steady; continue developing into an improved package and become a true pro. Matt is constantly seeking new opportunities to move his career forward.

He currently works full-time at The Thermal Club as a coach and trackside services. He has worked at Allen Berg Racing Schools, DG Spec, various OEM’s, and private coaching.

In 2022, he graduated with summa cum laude honors from CSUSM’s College of Business Administration with his degree in Global Business.

To learn more about Matt, continue below or follow the navigation menu for more.

 

CURRENT PARTNERS

Matt is actively seeking to bring partners onboard with his mission to becoming a professional driver. Without partners, the journey would not be possible.

+ Archived Blogs: 2020 - 2021
Matt's December Update: Ending the Year at 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Matt's December Update: Ending the Year at 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Million, Team Black Swan Search Finish 2nd in 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Million, Team Black Swan Search Finish 2nd in 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Matt’s October Update: First Championship Clinched with Late Winning Pass
Matt’s October Update: First Championship Clinched with Late Winning Pass
Million, GOneppo Win Dramatic NASA WERC Rd.5, Clinch E2 Championship
Million, GOneppo Win Dramatic NASA WERC Rd.5, Clinch E2 Championship
Matt's September Update: Surreal Double Win on WRL Debut in Virginia
Matt's September Update: Surreal Double Win on WRL Debut in Virginia
Million, RKMotorsports Win Back-to-Back on WRL Debut in Virginia
Million, RKMotorsports Win Back-to-Back on WRL Debut in Virginia
Matt's August Update: Preparation Key in Utah 6 Hour Victory
Matt's August Update: Preparation Key in Utah 6 Hour Victory
Million Wins 2021 Utah 6 Hour with GOneppo Racing
Million Wins 2021 Utah 6 Hour with GOneppo Racing
Matt's July Update: NASA Utah 6 Hour Preview
Matt's July Update: NASA Utah 6 Hour Preview
Matt's May Update: Pole, Podium in Willow Springs 4-Hour
Matt's May Update: Pole, Podium in Willow Springs 4-Hour
Matt’s April Update: Pole, 2nd Place Through Darkness At Buttonwillow 3-Hour
Matt’s April Update: Pole, 2nd Place Through Darkness At Buttonwillow 3-Hour
Matt's March Update: Podium at Sonoma and Unexpected Chances
Matt's March Update: Podium at Sonoma and Unexpected Chances
Matt's February Update: An Incredible Opportunity
Matt's February Update: An Incredible Opportunity
Matt's January Update: Endurance Shakedown at Laguna Seca
Matt's January Update: Endurance Shakedown at Laguna Seca
November/December Update: Final Races in Germany & Flight Home
November/December Update: Final Races in Germany & Flight Home
Oschersleben Race Recap: Power Issues in NATC Endurance Rd.4
Oschersleben Race Recap: Power Issues in NATC Endurance Rd.4
First Podium in Europe: NATC Oschersleben Race Recap
First Podium in Europe: NATC Oschersleben Race Recap
Two New Replacement Dates for BMW 318ti Cup
Two New Replacement Dates for BMW 318ti Cup
Weekend Reflection: NATC Endurance at Lausitzring
Weekend Reflection: NATC Endurance at Lausitzring
Million’s First Race in Germany: Sachsenring Weekend Report
Million’s First Race in Germany: Sachsenring Weekend Report
Million Returns to Germany; Sachsenring Race Preview
Million Returns to Germany; Sachsenring Race Preview
Race Recap: Enduring the NASA Utah 6 Hour
Race Recap: Enduring the NASA Utah 6 Hour
Race Preview: NASA Utah 6 Hour
Race Preview: NASA Utah 6 Hour
Win for Million, Technik Competition at Buttonwillow 3-hour
Win for Million, Technik Competition at Buttonwillow 3-hour
'Another World' - Report from 2020 BMW 318ti Cup Official Test
'Another World' - Report from 2020 BMW 318ti Cup Official Test
Season Announcement - 2020 BMW 318ti Cup
Season Announcement - 2020 BMW 318ti Cup
+ Archived Blogs: 2018 - 2019
What it Takes: 25 Hours of Thunderhill Report
What it Takes: 25 Hours of Thunderhill Report

My Perspective on an Improbable Victory

Million, Technik Competition Take Victory at NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Million, Technik Competition Take Victory at NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Monthly Update for November 2019 - The Road Ahead
Monthly Update for November 2019 - The Road Ahead
September Shakedown with Technik Competition
September Shakedown with Technik Competition
Sweltering Midsummer Endurance Test with Technik Competition
Sweltering Midsummer Endurance Test with Technik Competition
Successful First Test with Technik Competition Ahead of 25 Hours of Thunderhill
Successful First Test with Technik Competition Ahead of 25 Hours of Thunderhill
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Podium Finish for Million in SCCA Majors Tour at Willow Springs
2018 Season in Review - 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series, Central Region
2018 Season in Review - 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series, Central Region
Million Captures Pole to Highlight Spec MX-5 Finale Weekend from Road Atlanta
Million Captures Pole to Highlight Spec MX-5 Finale Weekend from Road Atlanta
Million Battles to the Podium in Tough Penultimate Rounds at COTA
Million Battles to the Podium in Tough Penultimate Rounds at COTA
Highs and Lows: Million Pushes Through Hardship to Win at NOLA
Highs and Lows: Million Pushes Through Hardship to Win at NOLA
Vital Learning Experience for Million at Road Atlanta Against East Series Drivers
Vital Learning Experience for Million at Road Atlanta Against East Series Drivers
Driving the Elan-Mazda NP01 - An Entirely Different Racing Car
Driving the Elan-Mazda NP01 - An Entirely Different Racing Car
Promising Prospects Turned Slippery Setback for Million at COTA
Promising Prospects Turned Slippery Setback for Million at COTA
Million Victorious in the Rain in Inaugural Spec MX-5 Central Weekend
Million Victorious in the Rain in Inaugural Spec MX-5 Central Weekend
Matt Million Announces 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Central Region Entry
Matt Million Announces 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Central Region Entry

2023

Full-Season Primary Driver for Palomar Racing to compete in…

• 2023 World Racing League - GP1 Mid-West Championship (5 events), GP1 National/Eastern Championship (3 events)

  • Podium in WRL @ Barber Motorsports Park (3rd in GP1)

  • Podium in WRL @ High Plains Raceway (2nd in GP1)

  • Completed BMW M4 GT4 assessment with AutoTechnic Racing at Indianapolis in August

2022

Full Season Driver for Palomar Racing to compete in…

• 2022 NASA Western Endurance Racing Championship (WERC) & 2022 NASA SoCal ST5 Championship

• 2022 NASA Championships at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca & 2022 NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Achievements

  • In September, winner of the NASA ST5 National Championship at Laguna Seca

  • In October, secured the E2 championship for Palomar Racing in NASA WERC. Winner of 5 races in 6 events.

  • In November, secured the NASA SoCal ST5 title for Palomar Racing. Split the season with teammate Nik Romano.

  • In December, led the Palomar Racing team into their first 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Finished 3rd and 5th in E2 class.

2021

• 2021 NASA Western Endurance Racing Championship - Team (GOneppo) & Driver’s Champion in E2, 2x Race Winner, 5x Podiums

• 2021 World Racing League - 2x GP2 Class Winner of VIR 8 + 8 Hour

  • Conquest Racing / JMF Motorsports AMG GT4 Driver Search finalist

2020

• First American to Compete in German DMV BMW 318ti Cup - P7 of 28 in debut (Rd.3, Sachsenring)

• P3 of 15 in BMW 318ti Cup class for 2020 NATC Endurance (Rd.4, Oschersleben)

2019

• 2019 NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill - Class Winner in E2 & 6th Overall

• SCCA U.S. Majors Tour - Podium in Spec Miata

2018

• 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series - 2x Race Winner (Rd.1, Rd.8), Multiple Podiums, Pole Position in National Championships

2017

• 2017 Teen Mazda Challenge West - Championship Runner-up, Race Winner

• 2017 NASA Western State Championships - 3rd of 30 in Spec Miata

• 2017 Mazda Road to 24 Shootout Semifinalist

2014 - 2016

• 2016 Teen Mazda Challenge West - Race Winner, Multiple Podiums

• 2015 Teen Mazda Challenge West & NASA SoCal - Multiple Pole Positions, Podium Finishes in Spec Miata

• 2014 NASA SoCal - Race Winner, 3rd in Spec Miata Championship

2005 - 2012

• Karting 30+ Weeks Per Year in IKF Region 7, LAKC, Tri-C, SKUSA across Southern California

• 2005 - 2007: Kid Karts | 2008 - 2011: Junior 1 | 2012: Junior 2 | 2013: Transition to Auto Racing

 
 

Career Focus

 

Outside of motorsport, Matt is a graduate of California State University San Marcos with a degree in Global Business through the College of Business Administration. He graduated with summa cum laude (highest honors) through an impressive 3.98 GPA.

Matt is preparing himself for an international business-focused career inside the automotive/motorsport industries with a desire to gain worldly experience in project management and business development alongside his pursuit of becoming a professional driver.

Matt is an active scholarship student through “The Alliance”, a division of Community Engagement working to guarantee admission and minimize hurdles for students in ten local school districts. As a San Marcos resident his entire life, Matt is a PACE Promise scholar.

 

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