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Buddy Baker Biography
Buddy Baker is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on January 25, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina, United States. He was a former NASCAR driver, nicknamed “Leadfoot”, and won nineteen races in his career. Later, he became a broadcaster at SiriusXM and was elected into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
In 1980, he won the Daytona 500. This was one year after He won the Daytona 500 in 1980, one year after Richard Petty did so in 1979. Petty later won the race again in 1981. had done so in 1979. In 1981, Petty won the race again.
Elzie Wylie Baker Jr. was his birth name. His father was two-time NASCAR Champion He was born Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr. and his father was two-time NASCAR Champion Buck Baker..
| Name | Buddy Baker |
| First Name | Buddy |
| Last Name | Baker |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Birthday | January 25 |
| Birth Year | 1941 |
| Place of Birth | Florence |
| Home Town | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Buck Baker, Margaret Baker |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Patricia Shane Prendergast Baker |
| Children(s) | Brandon Baker, Bryan Baker, Susie Baker |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Buddy Baker Net Worth
Buddy Baker is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buddy Baker's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1959, he made his NASCAR debut.
His 1980 Daytona 500 victory was the fastest in race history.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Race Car Driver |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Buddy Baker height 6 ft 6 in Buddy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is Buddy Baker Dating?
According to our records, Buddy Baker married to Patricia Shane Prendergast Baker . As of December 1, 2023, Buddy Baker’s is not dating anyone.
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Buddy Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buddy Baker celebrates birthday on January 25 of every year.
Did Buddy Baker ever win the Daytona 500?
Buddy was the king of speed, winning at the fastest tracks, Daytona and Talladega, with regularity. He won the Winston 500 in 1975, 1976 and 1980, and the Talladega 500 in 1975. At Daytona, he won the Daytona 500 in 1980, and the Firecracker 400 in 1983. He is still the all-time lap leader at Talladega with 1,099.
Who did Buddy Baker drive for?
Buddy Baker drove for Petty Enterprises in 28 NASCAR Cup Series races during the 1971 and 1972 seasons as teammate to Richard Petty. Baker won twice during his tenure with the Pettys. Buddy Baker behind the wheel in 1974, driving the No. 15 Ford owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore.
Is Buddy Baker in the Hall of Fame?
NASCAR remembers the career, both on and off the track, and legacy of former Cup driver and broadcaster Buddy Baker as he is posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Where is Buddy Baker from?
Born in 1941 in Florence, S.C., Baker’s full name was Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr. He died at his Lake Norman home, outside of Charlotte, according to The Charlotte Observer.
Who set the fastest 500 mile race at Talladega?
May 5, 1985: Bill Elliott sets a 500-mile race record, winning the Winston 500 at an average speed of 186.288 mph. Elliott won the race despite losing nearly two laps during a lengthy early pit stop to fix a broken oil line, and despite the race only having two caution flags.
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