not forgotten . . .

Phil Wendt


Irvington, AL
22.Jun.1930 - 01.Jan.2018


Phil Wendt drove many types of race cars during his career. He competed in supermodifieds during the early to mid '60s at places such as Five Flags and Mobile International Speedway against notable drivers like Bobby Allison, Dale Hammac and Armond Holley.
From 1968 thru 1972 he ventured into NASCAR in the Grand National and Late Model Sportsman divisions. In 1973 he returned to supermodifieds, spending some time behind the wheel of Bill Hite's unique creations.
1974 saw Wendt return to his roots in Alabama where he found much success for the remainder of his career running late models


At Mobile, 1964
1964, At Five Flags alongside the 99 of Wayne Niedecken

1965
1966, Phil in the #38 and Hugh Richards at Mobile

1966
1967 Mobile World 300, possibly Bill Hites first rear engine car

Phil also raced Modifieds, not sure what year
On May 27 1973, Wendt got a 5th place finish with this Bill Hite car at Oswego.
Bill Roynon was in the car for that year's classic

1974, Piloting the #60 on the dirt in Biloxi Miss.
1975

1975
1985

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