About Tom Phillips
Born 1962. Tom Phillips is an American engineer.
Tom Phillips (born February 5, 1958) is an American former racing driver from Portland, Oregon. He finished in fifth place in the 1986 WCAR/SCCA Pro Formula Atlantic Championship with wins at Laguna Seca Raceway and the Tacoma Dome course. He made his CART Championship Car debut in October of that year at Laguna Seca in the No. 23 Dick Simon Racing Lola-Cosworth but was knocked out of the race after eight laps due to engine trouble after qualifying 20th. The race would be his only CART appearance.
Racing record
American open-wheel racing (key)
Indy Car World Series
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tom Phillips?
American racing driver
When was Tom Phillips born?
Tom Phillips was born on 4 January 1962 in Portland.
What is Tom Phillips's occupation?
Tom Phillips is an engineer.
What nationality is Tom Phillips?
Tom Phillips is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Phillips (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Phillips. https://biography.guide/tom-phillips-engineer/
MLA: "Tom Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-phillips-engineer/.
Chicago: "Tom Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-phillips-engineer/.
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