August 28, 2007 – Racer Phil Hill dies
August 28, 2023
On August 28, 2008, the motorsports community mourned the loss of a true racing legend, Phil Hill. Philip Toll Hill
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On August 28, 2008, the motorsports community mourned the loss of a true racing legend, Phil Hill. Philip Toll Hill
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