Philip Major, born on December eighth, nineteen eighty-eight, is a Canadian retired racing driver who made significant strides in the world of motorsport. His journey began in karting and amateur racing, leading him to professional racing in two thousand six with Formula BMW USA. In his return to the series in two thousand seven, he showcased his talent by finishing tenth in points, achieving both a pole position and a podium finish.
In two thousand eight, Major took on the British Formula Three Championship, competing in the Championship Class for Fortec Motorsport. Throughout the season, he secured three top-ten finishes, ultimately concluding the year in eighteenth place among Championship Class participants who completed the full schedule.
Major's career continued to evolve as he joined Carlin Motorsport in the latter half of the two thousand nine season, participating in twelve of the twenty races and finishing seventeenth in points. The following year, he returned to North America to compete in the Firestone Indy Lights Series with Sam Schmidt Motorsports, where he achieved a commendable ninth in points, highlighted by a best finish of third at Chicagoland Speedway and recording the fastest lap at Iowa Speedway.
After a successful racing career, Major transitioned to the fintech industry in two thousand eighteen, taking on the role of Due Diligence Analyst at FrontFundr, a leading Canadian online investment platform. This new chapter in his professional life reflects his versatility and ability to excel in diverse fields.