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Old 08-28-2008, 04:30 PM
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Default Phil Hill - 1927 - 2008
Shortly after 10 a.m. PST, America's first World Champion, Phil Hill, passed away in a Monterey County, Calif., hospital as a result of respiratory problems complicated by Parkinson's disease. Hill was 81.

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RIP Phil, thanks for the memories!
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RIP, One of the greatest American drivers and the only natural born American to win the WDC! He's now off to that race track in the sky
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So very sad. He most certainly had a good run though. He helped put the US on the map in road racing.
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AND a helluva nice, gracious guy.
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Originally Posted by Austin
So very sad. He most certainly had a good run though. He helped put the US on the map in road racing.
Absolutely. Gave us Yanks so credibility at the time. I sat next to him a few years ago on a flight to or from an F1 race. Very soft spoken, gracious guy. RIP
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He was one of my heroes
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Rest In Peace Phil........
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Also one of my heros, and may he rest in peace. Always good to see him at Pebble Beach.
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Wow, I loved reading his articles in Road & Track.
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Just a great guy. He lived well.
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