Wow, my grandpa has his own forum. He'd like this a lot Thank you guys for your thoughts and prayers, our family appreciates them a lot. He was a stubborn man, but I loved him with everything I had and I'm never going to forget him. If you guys could continue to show your support in any way possible, it'd be more than wonderful. Thank you & God Bless you all! Don't forget to tell the people you care most about that you love them, life is unexpected.
Your "grandpa" was a very special guy. I first met him at a car event in Ohio about 9 years ago. An old school type guy, like many of us on here, with a great old car. He was truly fascinating to listen to, as he would describe all the parts he "made" for his race car. Very talented gentleman to be sure. On behalf of myself and my teammates, our prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I know you will miss him.....we will too. Rest in Peace Phil... S&S Racing Team Gene Altizer Fred Bear Dave Hales
Its so sad to see so many well liked Rodders p*** away and my condolences go out to the friends and family.
I will miss him, always looked forward to seeing him at Indy GG and BG HRR. He will be missed RIP Phil.
that car rules, Ive talked to him several times at the drags, and saw the car run a few times.... RIP
I had the privlage of working with Phil @ Allen-Bradley. He was a great guy to work with, always eager to help out the newer guys in the shop. He was great at dispensing wisdom, and tales of folly......you will be missed you ol" fart. R.I.P
I wanted to tell a story that helps explain why Phil's slow old Ford was so successful: At the Time Machine Nationals, Great Lakes Dragaway, Union Grove, WI last year, for our last p*** of the weekend, Phil was to go against our Blue Henry J, with builder Steve Rice at the helm. Steve knew that he should be able to beat Phil heads up from watching Phil in the past. The Henry will dip into the 11's, Phil usually ran 12.20's. They were lined up ready to do burnouts. Phil always got pushed started by the fourwheeler, in this case, it may have been the GD at the handbars. So when the prior pair went down the 1320, Steve did his burnout and went to stage. Finally, Phil got his push, got the car running, did a long burnout, backed through the beams and pulled back up to stage. Just think about the time that took. As the tree progressed to green, Phil, as usual, won at the tree. Steve wasn't far behind at the hit of the throttle, but the tires on the Henry had long since gone cold. They must have made a half dozen revolutions before finding some bite. Steve chased Phil down, but lost by a foot at the traps. Everybody was smiles after the race. It was fun to watch. Wily old Firesuit Phil gave Steve a slap on the back and with a gleam in his eye said "good race". Steve had the better car, but was beaten by the master. sly old devil.
I just ran across this by accident - I am not a car guy but spent a lot of time with Phil in chemo together - he brought me pictures of his car and was very proud and I really enjoyed talking to him! We spent a lot of hours talking and he was a great man - I wish his family the best!
I watched Phil run at Norwalk OH a few years ago-So fun to watch-there was nothing else like him and that Ford. My condolences to all his family-RIP Phil.
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