Phil Nelson

Phillip Nelson is the team-owner of Spannerhead Racing. He also drives for the team in Dash Cup, and is a reserve driver for son Robert in the ARLA Elite Series. Phil only got into Motorsports when he was 49, when he and son Robert Nelson formed Spannerhead Racing in 2008, although Phil didn't start racing himself until 2012. This was due to the fact that the team felt ready to enter the TM Master Cup 2012 Round of Indianapolis but the regulations for rookie drivers and teams didn't allow Robert to race because he was too young, so instead of waiting for a year or looking for outside drivers, Phil hopped into the seat himself.

TM Master Cup
Phil made his racing career debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2012 Round of Indianapolis in the Australia Post #32 Omecha MA03.

2012 TM Master Cup Results

Dash Cup
Phil will race full-time the the 2013 Dash Cup season. He will race the Royal Mail #14 Lycoia Interceptor for Spannerhead Racing

2013 Dash Cup Results

ARLA Elite Series
Phil will be a reserve driver for Robert who is racing part-time in the 2013 ARLA Elite Series season, running in the SCW #A9 Lenard.