Phil Threshie (born April 12, 1953 in

Alamo, California Alamo ( Spanish: ''Álamo''; meaning " Poplar tree") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It is a suburb located in the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay r ...

) is a former driver in the USAC and

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series. He raced in the 1977-1981 seasons, with 15 combined career starts, including the 1978-1979

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. He finished in the top ten once, an 8th position in 1979 at

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Indianapolis 500 results

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