RACEBUM - Ready for Texas (R.I.P. Phil) [COTW 3/11/13] - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BrainleSS · 02-27-2013, 08:59 PM

RIP Phil! Your family will be in our prayers.

Taser Deployed · 02-28-2013, 12:27 AM

RIP (Racebum)....

*mlee* · 02-28-2013, 10:00 AM

Added some more pics to the OP thanks to Hennessey.

Moreno1 · 02-28-2013, 11:31 AM

Sorry to hear, RIP

Beast6162 · 02-28-2013, 09:53 PM

So sad to hear about Phil. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking with him. Thanks Phil for all the knowledge that you passed on and thanks for recommending Hennessey. I'll miss talking to you, Fair winds and following seas my friend.

Bad@ssCamaro · 02-28-2013, 10:07 PM

RIP - my condolences to friends and family.

daveagogo1 · 03-02-2013, 11:12 PM

Today during the 2nd annual Sunshine State Camaro Rally. Donna, Phil's wife came out to the show that Phil had planned to be at. Everyone really appreciated seeing her make an appearance with the ZL1. She pulled the car right up front after the loudest exhaust contest. I spoke a few words for Phil and Donna. This was followed by a moment of silence for our lost friend. Immediately following. In the words that Racebum had heard so many times before. The order was given for everyone to "start your engines"

Most of the 136 Camaros, Firebirds & T/A's in attendance gave a huge LOUD rev it up for Phil. I'm pretty sure he heard us.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

We will get some photos and videos up soon of it.

Phil's spot at the rally was left open for him with a small memorial in it.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-03-2013, 12:38 AM

Like.

Modern07 · 03-03-2013, 06:20 PM

1LTheGray · 03-03-2013, 08:39 PM

Gods Speed my Friend

CamaroKid300 · 03-04-2013, 12:43 AM

Didn't know you, but rest in peace Phil!

Hennessey Performance · 03-04-2013, 09:56 AM

I first met Philip back in 1996. We built our first Venom 650R on his Viper GTS. He later let us use it in a Motor Trend magazine test and it ran 10's in the 1/4 mile which was a big deal back in those days. He then went on to do a lot of SCCA Trans Am racing and was a very successful racer in the Southeast Region. More recently we had the opportunity to build him a couple of fast Camaros.

I quickly became friends with Philip as we shared the same passion for fast cars. He and Donna were the classic picture of the American dream. Phil drove semi trucks and then went into the carpentry business. He eventually became one of the top master carpenters for home builders such as David Weekly. He had a lot of cool cars and was always excited to share them anywhere he went. He and Donna would travel around in their toterhome race rig. And on the last 2 vehicle builds they drove over to Texas trailering their Camaros to our shop. And they camped out in their rig while we built there cars then they drove home 2-3 days later.

I am crushed and deeply saddened to lose such a fine man and wonderful friend. I wish to pass along my deepest condolences to Donna and the Simms family. Philip's legacy and memory will live on for a long time as he was such a positive influence on so many people, including me.

John Hennessey

AirManFL · 03-11-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

I first met Philip back in 1996. We built our first Venom 650R on his Viper GTS. He later let us use it in a Motor Trend magazine test and it ran 10's in the 1/4 mile which was a big deal back in those days. He then went on to do a lot of SCCA Trans Am racing and was a very successful racer in the Southeast Region. More recently we had the opportunity to build him a couple of fast Camaros.

I quickly became friends with Philip as we shared the same passion for fast cars. He and Donna were the classic picture of the American dream. Phil drove semi trucks and then went into the carpentry business. He eventually became one of the top master carpenters for home builders such as David Weekly. He had a lot of cool cars and was always excited to share them anywhere he went. He and Donna would travel around in their toterhome race rig. And on the last 2 vehicle builds they drove over to Texas trailering their Camaros to our shop. And they camped out in their rig while we built there cars then they drove home 2-3 days later.

I am crushed and deeply saddened to lose such a fine man and wonderful friend. I wish to pass along my deepest condolences to Donna and the Simms family. Philip's legacy and memory will live on for a long time as he was such a positive influence on so many people, including me.

John Hennessey

Nice post John. Phil spoke very highly of you. We talked about Hennessey several times in the short amount of time that I knew him.

RIP Phil . . . we miss you deeply.

Rob

ssmike · 03-11-2013, 09:48 AM

COTW!!

02-28-2013, 10:00 AM	#87
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Added some more pics to the OP thanks to Hennessey. __________________

02-28-2013, 09:53 PM	#89
Beast6162 Drives: '12 Hennessey Vert & '17 50th Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 77 View My Garage	So sad to hear about Phil. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking with him. Thanks Phil for all the knowledge that you passed on and thanks for recommending Hennessey. I'll miss talking to you, Fair winds and following seas my friend. __________________ Shoot straight, shoot often and share what you learn...My tactics instructor use to say "it doesn't matter what you carry, but you can never have enough ammo!!" 2012 Hennessey HPE600 Camaro Convertible Black, Inferno Orange Synergy stripes 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS Convertible

02-28-2013, 10:07 PM	#90
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	RIP - my condolences to friends and family. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

03-03-2013, 06:20 PM	#93
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	__________________ My Build Thread

03-03-2013, 08:39 PM	#94
1LTheGray R.O.M.A.D Drives: 2012 1LT Ashen Gray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dundee, Fl Posts: 228 View My Garage	Gods Speed my Friend Attached Images

02-27-2013, 08:59 PM	#85
BrainleSS Working on my 2nd one! Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 552 View My Garage	RIP Phil! Your family will be in our prayers.

02-28-2013, 12:27 AM	#86
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	RIP (Racebum)....

02-28-2013, 11:31 AM	#88
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Sorry to hear, RIP

03-03-2013, 12:38 AM	#92
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Like.

03-04-2013, 12:43 AM	#95
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	Didn't know you, but rest in peace Phil! __________________ Stock...For Now.

03-04-2013, 09:56 AM	#96
Hennessey Performance Drives: THE EXORCIST Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 388	I first met Philip back in 1996. We built our first Venom 650R on his Viper GTS. He later let us use it in a Motor Trend magazine test and it ran 10's in the 1/4 mile which was a big deal back in those days. He then went on to do a lot of SCCA Trans Am racing and was a very successful racer in the Southeast Region. More recently we had the opportunity to build him a couple of fast Camaros. I quickly became friends with Philip as we shared the same passion for fast cars. He and Donna were the classic picture of the American dream. Phil drove semi trucks and then went into the carpentry business. He eventually became one of the top master carpenters for home builders such as David Weekly. He had a lot of cool cars and was always excited to share them anywhere he went. He and Donna would travel around in their toterhome race rig. And on the last 2 vehicle builds they drove over to Texas trailering their Camaros to our shop. And they camped out in their rig while we built there cars then they drove home 2-3 days later. I am crushed and deeply saddened to lose such a fine man and wonderful friend. I wish to pass along my deepest condolences to Donna and the Simms family. Philip's legacy and memory will live on for a long time as he was such a positive influence on so many people, including me. John Hennessey

03-11-2013, 09:48 AM	#98
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	COTW!!