Philip commenced racing in 2004, starting with a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier then progressing to an Evo 2 for Targa racing. He competed in three Targas, winning the Index of Performance class in 2013. Philip competes in vintage speedway events, owing and racing a VW LTC and Holden-powered midgets. He is moving towards classic circuit racing at selected events and has competed at the Leadfoot Festival three times previously. His 2020 goal is to clock a sub 58 seconds up Rod’s driveway.

Philip Macey - 1972 Ford Falcon

Philip commenced racing in 2004, starting with a 1961 Sunbeam Rapier then progressing to an Evo 2 for Targa racing. He competed in three Targas, winning the Index of Performance class in 2013. Philip competes in vintage speedway events, owing and racing a VW LTC and Holden-powered midgets. He is moving towards classic circuit racing at selected events and has competed at the Leadfoot Festival three times previously. His 2020 goal is to clock a sub 58 seconds up Rod’s driveway.

1972 Ford Falcon:

Leadfoot 2020 is this vehicle’s first event having only recently been completed. The car is a replica of Dick Johnson’s 1977 Falcon and has been built to compete in Historic Muscle Car events. It is powered by a 351 Cleveland block mated to a top loader gearbox and Ford 9-inch diff. The car was purchased as a body shell in 2010.