Robert Wesley Gordon is an American semi-retired auto racing driver. He has raced in NASCAR, CART, the IndyCar Series, the Trans-Am Series, IMSA, IROC and the Dakar Rally.
While he no longer races in those series, he is top tier in off-roading and also known for being the president and founder of Stadium Super Trucks (SST).
Gordon created the SST series after closing his NASCAR team in late 2012, taking inspiration from the original stadium truck racing popularized by Mickey Thompson.
After the trucks were blocked at a bunch of stadiums, Gordon was able to talk to Jim Michaelian, the president of the Long Beach Grand Prix, about bringing the trucks to the grand prix.
“I was able to convince Jim to let us run stadium trucks as a demo race at the Grand Prix. They are now going on 13 years of Stadium Super Trucks at the Grand Prix,” Robby said.
Robby’s son, Max Gordon, nicknamed “Mad Max,” is a 17-year-old American professional driver making his mark in off-road racing.
He primarily competes in series such as Stadium Super Trucks (SST), Best in the Desert, and SCORE International.
When asked about their competitive dynamic, Max Gordon reflected on how it has evolved over time.
“Started at Road America when I was about 11 or 12, and now, six years later, we’re competition, and I’m trying to beat him,” Max said.
This year at the Long Beach Grand Prix, Max went on to win SST Race #1 at the Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, beating his dad in a close race and taking the win on the final lap.
Robby and Max are on a three-generational racing journey as Robby’s dad is a racer as well.
Robby has been very fortunate to be able to work on several different cars, with the next project being a super truck for off-roading, saying, “I want to build the next level TRX.”
On the final day of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Robby finished second, while Max came in third.
Many families came out to watch the trucks, including one family whose son is especially into them and was excited to see the action up close.
“We brought our son out to check it out, and he couldn’t take his eyes off the trucks,” Alyssa Palma said. “It’s just cool to see something this different up close, especially with both Robby and Max out there racing.”
Together, Robby Gordon and Max Gordon continue to build their family’s racing legacy, pushing each other on the track while helping shape the future of Stadium Super Trucks.
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