![]() Buck Baker |
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Hometown: Richburg, South Carolina
Former NASCAR driver.
His accomplishments include:
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Article Index Photographs Racing Record |
Date | Article | Agency/Author/Speaker |
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May 23, 2012 | NASCAR Media Conference: NASCAR Hall of Fame Announcement | Brian France Brett Jewkes |
February 8, 2013 | NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Buck Baker (Part 4/5) | Buddy Baker Susan Baker Jeff Gordon |
February 8, 2013 | NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Buck Baker | Buddy Baker Susan Baker |
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Chrysler Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden January 2007 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of Buck Baker model - 1,333KB |
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Chrysler Built by Bob Deneen Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden July 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of Buck Baker model - 3,894KB |
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Chrysler Built by Bob Deneen Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden July 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of Buck Baker model - 4,153KB |
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1957 Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Buck Baker model - 3,795KB |
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1957 Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Buck Baker model - 3,512KB |
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1957 Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Buck Baker model - 3,579KB |
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1957 Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Indian Uprising Model Car Show Hosted by C.A.R.S. in Miniature August 1, 2010 View photo of Buck Baker model - 3,432KB |
Racing Record
Racing Record Notes
Strictly Stock/Grand National/Winston Cup Career Statistics
Year | Pos. | Points | Starts | Poles | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Winnings |
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1949 | 46 | 20 | 2 | 0 | $50 | |||
1976 | 48 | 513 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $12,655 |
Win List
Date | Series | Race | Track |
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1952 | Grand National | Columbia, South Carolina | |
1953 | Grand National | Langhorne, Pennsylvania | |
1953 | Grand National | Columbia, South Carolina | |
1953 | Grand National | Darlington, South Carolina | |
1953 | Grand National | Atlanta, Georgia | |
1954 | Grand National | Wilson, North Carolina | |
1954 | Grand National | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
1954 | Grand National | Morristown, New Jersey | |
1954 | Grand National | LeHi, Arkansas | |
1955 | Grand National | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | |
1955 | Grand National | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
1955 | Grand National | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Phoenix, Arizona | |
1956 | Grand National | Atlanta, Georgia | |
1956 | Grand National | Langhorne, Pennsylvania | |
1956 | Grand National | Richmond, Virginia | |
1956 | Grand National | Greenville, South Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Hillsboro, North Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Martinsville, Virginia | |
1956 | Grand National | Abbottstown, Pennsylvania | |
1956 | Grand National | Syracuse, New York | |
1956 | Grand National | Montgomery, Alabama | |
1956 | Grand National | Columbia, South Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Shelby, North Carolina | |
1956 | Grand National | Wilson, North Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Hillsboro, North Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Weaverville, North Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Martinsville, Virginia | |
1957 | Grand National | New Oxford, Pennsylvania | |
1957 | Grand National | Jacksonville, North Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Norfolk, Virginia | |
1957 | Grand National | Watkins Glen, New York | |
1957 | Grand National | Columbia, South Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Shelby, North Carolina | |
1957 | Grand National | Greensboro, North Carolina | |
1958 | Grand National | Hillsboro, North Carolina | |
1958 | Grand National | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
1958 | Grand National | Gastonia, North Carolina | |
1959 | Grand National | Greenville, South Carolina | |
1960 | Grand National | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | |
1960 | Grand National | Darlington, South Carolina | |
1961 | Grand National | Hartsville, South Carolina | |
1963 | Grand National | Greenville, South Carolina | |
1964 | Grand National | Valdosta, Georgia | |
1964 | Grand National | Darlington, South Carolina |
Date | Series | Race | Track | Make | # | Sponsor | Start | Finish | Status | Points | Earnings |
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April 11, 1976 | Winston Cup | Rebel 500 | Darlington Raceway | Ford | 93 | Truxmore | 13 | 6 | Running | PE | $3,670 |
May 2, 1976 | Winston Cup | Winston 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | Chevrolet | 33 | Handy's Auto Transmission | 23 | 34 | Out (Left Rear Axle Bearing) | 61/0 | $1,355 |
May 8, 1976 | Winston Cup | Music City 420 | Nashville Speedway | Chevrolet | 33 | Handy's Auto Transmission | 26 | 16 | Running | PE | $545 |
May 16, 1976 | Winston Cup | Mason-Dixon 500 | Dover International Speedway | Chevrolet | 33 | Smith Auto Parts | 33 | 28 | Out (Broken Sway Bar) | 79/0 | $635 |
July 4, 1976 | Winston Cup | FireCracker 400 | Daytona International Speedway | Chevrolet | 18 | Excuse Lounge | 24 | 36 | Out (Accident) | 55/0 | $830 |
August 8, 1976 | Winston Cup | Talladega 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | Chevrolet | 33 | Handy Transmission | 29 | 16 | Running | 115/0 | $1,940 |
September 6, 1976 | Winston Cup | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | Chevrolet | 33 | Hadacol | 34 | 17 | Running | 112/0 | $2,445 |
October 10, 1976 | Winston Cup | National 500 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | Chevrolet | 59 | Hadacol | 38 | 24 | Running | 91/0 | $1,235 |
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