Buck Baker

Race car driver and two-time Daytona 500 winner

Buck Baker - Race car driver and two-time Daytona 500 winner
Born

March 4th, 1919
106 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A successful race car driver participated in NASCAR events during the 1950s and 1960s. Achieved recognition as a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 in 1953 and 1957. Competed in over 400 NASCAR races throughout a career spanning several decades. Became one of the earliest drivers to gain popularity in the sport.

Won the Daytona 500 in 1953

Won the Daytona 500 in 1957

Competed in over 400 NASCAR races

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