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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