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- Phil Threshie career summary at DriverDB.com
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Phil Threshie (born April 12, 1953 in Alamo, California) is a former driver in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. He raced in the 1977-1981 seasons, with 15 combined career starts, including the 1978-1979 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top ten once, an 8th position in 1979 at Texas World Speedway.
| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Lightning | Offy | 29th | 30th |
| 1979 | King | Chevrolet | 29th | 17th |
| 1980 | IAM | Donovan | Failed to Qualify | |
| 1981 | McLaren | Cosworth | Failed to Qualify |
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