Phil Racer has over 25 years of experience in automotive design, fabrication, management, and operations. He has worked with many automotive companies including Ford, GM, Nissan, and Isuzu on projects involving performance enhancements. Some of his areas of expertise include induction and exhaust systems, clutches, brakes, and suspension components. He has received multiple design achievement awards from organizations like SEMA and automakers. Currently, Racer works as an auto technician and manages his own independent repair shop specializing in brakes, diesel repair, and general vehicle maintenance.

1. Phil Racer
2450 Butler Ave. 928-715-3512
Kingman, AZ. 86409 philracer@hotmail.com
AUTOMOTIVE/DESIGN/FABRICATION/MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS
Overview
Over 25+ years of experience with successful design, management, and leadership with a solid reputation for meeting the most
challenging goals and objectives. A focused individual recognized for "making seemingly difficult situations and objectives work." A
proven and verifiable record for: Producing higher performance and economy, during a period of shrinking budgets.
Worked as tech and liaison for multiple Research Departments and agencies to include Watson Engineering (Ford, Ford Racing, Ford
Trucks), Isuzu America, GM, Nissan Performance Group, NISMO Japan, California Highway Patrol, LA County Sheriff's
Department, San Diego Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.
Combined project management for Cadillac Motor Cars STS/CTS Division 2004-2005
Worked with Forced Induction and Fuel Management concepts and projects. Also joint venture with Royal Purple Oil Company
Isuzu America, GM, (Summary of projects and analysis available) Induction and Exhaust; prototype parts still available to see)).
First to develop working model and production intake system for Lincoln LS platform and chosen by Ford and Lincoln for the "One
Lap of America."
Developed multiple performance platforms for Lincoln LS platform with positive results every year from 2001-2005
Developed single stage small diameter clutch system for Ford Racing small car program 2000-2002
Head of design and Test Team for Mueller Fabricators to instill and marked production clutch system for Saleen S-7
Professional Experience
Training & Development Design Engineer / Consultant 25+ Years' of Profession Automotive Experience
Professionally trained by industry leaders and founders in the following areas:
Larry Woodward, Kenny Duttweiler, Martin Barkey; Exhaust theory and flow management
Lee Mueller, Red Roberts, George Kohler; Clutch and Flywheel Development, friction compounds, combinations, and applications
Brembo North America / AP Racing; Brake Technology and application. Developed world class systems for world class cars.
Winner-Design Achievement Award SEMA 2002 Ford Motor Company; Contributing Manufacture in Outstanding Achievement
Induction System, Exhaust and Reciprocating Mass Component
Winner-Design Achievement Award SEMA 2003 Daimler Chrysler (Dodge SRT-4) Contributing Manufacture; Induction,
Exhaust, Brake Systems, and Clutch System
Achievement-Outstanding Design; Recognition 2004 Cadillac Motor Car Company
Suspension and Exhaust Development (STS/CTS platforms)
Management: Traffic Control Service Inc. - joint project control with GM and Isuzu America
2006-2009 R & D Team Lead, Team Leader Fleet Management
Diesel Operations Team; Induction Systems, Exhaust Systems
Test and Evaluation - Participant for Nissan North America and NISMO R35 Skyline - Engineered North America's Fastest
and quickest all stock GT-R; Also worked in Japan with NISMO and Mine's of Japan
Professional Work Experience
Currently - Auto Tech / Mechanic April 2011 - Current
General Service, Vehicle Maintenance; Manage ad run independent repair shop specializing in brakes, diesel repair and service
Continued Customer Growth, Increased Quarterly profits
PDS Project and Design Solutions Huntington Beach, CA. April 2005 - September 2010
New Product Development, Product Testing and Evaluation, Production Management
Graphic Designer, Professional Photographer
DPG Performance - Huntington Beach, CA September 2001 - April 2005
New Product Development, Testing and Evaluation
Civilian Employee LA County Sheriff, LAPD Division 8 Metro, San Diego PD, California Highway Patrol; Product Testing and
Evaluation
Other Employers of interest:
Good Year Racing Testing and Development, Akron, OH. 1989-1991
Carroll Shelby Enterprise 1987-1997 Not Consecutive Years
Steve Millen Sports Cars 1997-2000
Brembo North America / AP Racing
Fever Racing, Tampa, FL. 2002-2011 Not Consecutive Years
Concept drawings, sketches, prototypes, and history of vehicles and services available upon request