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Offline manta22

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Buddy Baker 1941-2015
« on: August 10, 2015, 04:57:40 PM »
I saw on TV that Buddy Baker just died. He was one of the early stock car drivers who raced in the tough old days- before NASCAR.

RIP, Buddy.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ (Nashville temporarily)
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Offline Milwaukee Midget

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Re: Buddy Baker 1941-2015
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2015, 05:50:05 PM »
He OWNED Talladaga -

7 liters, no restrictor plate and a wing . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdwhM5xB-8Y

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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Buddy Baker 1941-2015
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015, 06:33:27 PM »
Manta --

I think you're confusing Buddy's dad Buck, with Buddy.  Both were great racers.

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Re: Buddy Baker 1941-2015
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 01:34:57 AM »
  I always enjoyed his interviews.  I would bet that He always ate at the counter in greasy spoons.................. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
                                                          One Run, out............................................................. :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Buddy Baker 1941-2015
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 07:06:48 AM »
     Not only a great driver but probably the best commentator in post driving days.  No PCBS just to hear himself talk or shill for $$.   He picked up on all the subtle clues and made comments as to what was really happening laps before most realized what they were watching.  My he have a well earned rest in peace.

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