Buddy Baker dead at 74
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They called him a Gentle Giant, but I called him my friend, and now he's gone too soon. His father Buck taught me the art of driving a NASCAR race car, Buddy taught me how to handle people, and how to be a better man. Rest in Peace 'Ol Friend, your Daddy, Dale, Neil, Davey, Fireball, and Tiny Lund have been waiting for you. Buddy Baker, NASCAR's 'Gentle Giant,' dies at 74 |
He was the guy who , with Dr. Jerry Punch told us of Ernie Irvan's condition when he hit the wall hard at Michigan in the 28 car, he was very upset but collected , he brought us out a basket of Subway sandwiches and talked with us for quite some time about racing and his being the first to crack 200 mph.
He will be missed, RIP Mr. Baker |
That was Buddy to the core Steve, he was without a doubt one of the kindest drivers in the sport, and a really sweet guy.
The news of his passing will take time to sink in, I had just talked with him shortly after my Mom passed, and he was so sick and weak....but his first words were "what can I do for you?". That was Buddy Baker, and we'll never see his kind again. http://www.allleftturns.com/wp-conte...an-520x348.jpg Joe Milliken, Buddy Baker, and Dale Earnhardt in 1980. |
R.I.P Buddy Baker
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