Just checked the entry list for the Toyo Tires Nationals in PA. I was glad to see that Phil is coming back to try & make it 2 Wallys in a row there. Seems to be another arrangement with Paul Smith.

Good luck!

Cool! I saw him this year In Gainesville. I wonder If he has the same sponsor?I think It was Kia.

Yeppers; Phil is back with the same deal as in G'ville.


The story was on compplus yesterday; now the story is gone!?!?!?!?!?

This is the second time that's happened to me/compplus!!! I think the first story was also Phil related!


Fortunately I sent the link to Lisa (burkartfan) so I know that I'm not 100% crazy.

Here's the link but.....

Torco Racing Fuel's Competition Plus.com - Drag Racing's Internet Magazine


Good luck Phil!!!

Hmm... does this have anything to do with the recent news of Rislone dropping their sponsorship of Paul Lee? Or is there no connection whatsoever? Regardless it'll be nice to see Phil back and hope he can do as well (better would be nice!) as he did at G'Ville.

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“One day when I was walking through the pits,” Millican said, “Evan said he wanted to talk to me. ‘Do you know how many millions (of dollars) I’ve spent to beat you?’ he said. ‘Since I couldn’t beat you, I’m going to own you.’ "

The story is now back!!!

Doug; I doubt that the 2 are connected but who knows.
My guess is that the Kia dealership (FX Caprara Kia) came up with enough money to do another event.
The "original" story stated the Kia big-wigs might be on hand at the race.


Who knows but I'm very happy for Phil, Paul Smith, & Lisa!!!

I'm thrilled for Phil! Hopefully he'll keep getting more funds to do more races and then...

Sure wish I could be there to see him race again in person though... I got so lucky that he was racing in Gainesville, which is my home race.

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RIP Eric Medlen and Scott Kalitta I need more ice cream...

NHRA.com has a nice lead story up now - about Phil defending at Maple Grove. Thanks, Scoop!

Here's the link to the whole story...

NHRA News: Busy rebuilding career, Burkart preps for Toyo Tires Nationals title defense (8/4/2007)

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RIP Eric Medlen and Scott Kalitta I need more ice cream...

Yes; excellent article and a big thanks Scoop!!!

I bleed Chevy engine orange but I could definately support a Phil/Kia team!!!

Is the car Phil Burkart is racing at Maple Grove the same car Jon Capps has entered at Indy?

I'm not 100% sure but I believe it is.

Yea!!! Phil is qualified 7th...... Let's hope for at least a repeat of last year (or maybe one round better?)

You know what I meant. One round better than Gainesville....... Can't do much better than winning the event last year in Reading, huh?