Phil Barkdoll
Overview
 
Phil Barkdoll is a former NASCAR
NASCAR
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 owner-driver from Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
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 who only ran at two tracks in his entire career: Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
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 and Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway
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Barkdoll campaigned part-time on the NASCAR circuit from 1984 to 1997. He has provided a ride for other drivers at other tracks. Phil began racing in 1984, with his first race coming in the 1984 Winston 500. After starting 16th, Phil finished a disappointing 35th after losing an engine on the 60th lap.

In 1987, Barkdoll had a spectacular accident heading into the tri-oval on the fourth lap during one of the Twin 125 mile qualifying races for the Daytona 500.
 
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