Tom Phillips (born February 5, 1958) is an American former racing driver from

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. He finished in fifth place in the 1986 WCAR/SCCA Pro Formula Atlantic Championship with wins at

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and the Tacoma Dome course. He made his

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Championship Car debut in October of that year at Laguna Seca in the #23

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but was knocked out of the race after 8 laps due to engine trouble after qualifying 20th. The race would be his only CART appearance.Tom Phillips
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Indy Car World Series

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Photo of Tom Phillips driving in CART at Laguna Seca
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