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  • Waid’s World: In 1979, Buddy Baker Wins on a Short Track & This Time, It’s No Gift
    • Waid’s World: In 1979, Buddy Baker Wins on a Short Track & This Time, It’s No Gift
    There was a time when all Buddy Baker could win on was superspeedways. But one day at Martinsville Speedway, that narrative changed....2026
  • • Legendary NASCAR Moments That Are Reaching Major Milestones in 2026
    2026
  • Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race
    • Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race
    Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for #NASCAR All-Star Race Legendary Track Honors Legendary Team The Wood family — (left to right) Keven Wood, Jordan (Wood) Hicks, Jon Wood,Kim Wood Hall, Len Wood and Eddie Wood — will help kick off the All-Star Raceon Sunday, May 18, in celebration of Wood Brothers Racing’s 75th year. As Wood Brothers Racing celebrates their 75th year in 2025, No...2025
  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Sister Kelley Shares Passionate 3-Word Review of JRM’s Buddy Baker Tribute Paint Scheme
    Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s fiery verdict on JR Motorsports’ Buddy Baker throwback paint scheme ignites NASCAR nostalgia....2025
  • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient Hyde Served as the Inspiration for the Character Harry Hogge in the Movie “Days of Thunder” Rick Hendrick was presented with the 2024 Smokey Yunick award on Harry Hyde’s behalf by Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith.  One of the most iconic crew chiefs in NASCAR, the late Harry Hyde, was named the recipient of the estee...2024
  • • Waid’s World: Remembering Buddy Baker, a Big Man With a Bigger Personality
    Baker drove fast on the racetrack and in his personal life. Steve Waid has more on the tale. Source...2024

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Buddy Baker injury and suspension

  • • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    2024
  • • Remembering 15 members of the NASCAR community who passed away in 2015
    On this, the final day of 2015, we remember some friends and family from the NASCAR community whom we lost in 2015.Judy Allison -- The wife of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison for 55 years, Judy died in December following complications from surgery at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina. She was loved and respected by the NASCAR community for her courage and compassion...2015

Timeline

  • 2026
    "Darrell Waltrip, left, Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison and David Pearson are part of an album, titled "NASCAR Goes Country," that will be released in mid-February."

  • 2025
    "'s sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s fiery verdict on JR Motorsports’ Buddy Baker throwback paint scheme ignites NASCAR nostalgia."

  • 2024
    "Waid’s World: Remembering Buddy Baker, a Big Man With a Bigger Personality"

  • 2023
    "They are Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon, Buddy Baker, Bill Elliott, Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough."

  • 2021
    "Waid’s World: Victory at Martinsville Was Special for Buddy Baker"

  • 2020
    "Drivers Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte and team owner Joe Gibbs kept things in the JGR family Friday when they were joined by former driver Buddy Baker and engine builder and crew chief Waddell Wilson as inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame."

  • 2019
    "The list of 20 nominees from which voting fans may choose five include Sam Ard, Buddy Baker, Neil Bonnett, Red Farmer, Ray Fox, Harry Gant, Joe Gibbs, John Holman, Harry Hyde, Bobby Labonte, Hershel McGriff, Ralph Moody, Marvin Panch, Jim Paschal, Larry Phillips, Ricky Rudd, Mike Stefanik, Tony Stewart, Red Vogt and Waddell Wilson."

  • 2018
    "Buddy Baker is one of several NASCAR veterans who are still on the outside looking in."

  • 2017
    "David Pearson would put his Wood Brothers Mercury on the pole, with Buddy Baker joining him on the front row."

  • 2016
    "The returning nominees are Buddy Baker, Red Byron, Richard Childress, Ray Evernham, Ray Fox, Rick Hendrick, Harry Hyde, Alan Kulwicki, Mark Martin, Hershel McGriff, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons, Larry Phillips, Mike Stefanik and Robert Yates."

  • 2015
    "Former NASCAR star Buddy Baker has died of lung cancer at the age of 74, it was announced Monday morning by SIRIUS/XM NASCAR radio, where Baker had been co-host of a popular show."

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Buddy Baker trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    2024
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  • • Roundtable: Biggest snub in NASCAR Hall of Fame history?
    Buddy Baker is one of several NASCAR veterans who are still on the outside looking in. Our experts offer up Baker and a few surprise picks as individuals who should be in the HOF....2018
  • • David Ragan No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Michigan Preview/Buddy Baker Story
    Like most in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, David Ragan doesn’t know what to expect with a new aerodynamic package in Sunday’s 400-mile race at Michigan International Speedway. But, he has some ideas. NASCAR introduced the high-drag, high downforce package at Indianapolis to create more side-by-side racing. Cars will carry a heightened nine-inch spoiler with a one-inch wicker bill plus a bigger rad...2015
  • • NASCAR community mourns the loss of Buddy Baker
    The NASCAR community awoke to sad news Monday morning, as racing legend and all-around nice guy Buddy Baker passed away at the age of 74. After hearing the news, many took to their Twitter accounts to offer their condolences and memories of the man they called 'The Gentle Giant' of NASCAR....2015

Buddy Baker stats and results

  • • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    2024
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  • • NASCAR Hall of Fame fan voting open
    Fan voting is open for 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction and go through 11:59 a.m. ET May 20. The results of the fan vote at NASCAR.com/HallOfFame will determine one of the ballots cast to determine the five individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame early next year. The list of 20 nominees from which voting fans may choose five include Sam Ard, Buddy Baker, Neil Bonnett, Red Farmer, Ray Fox, Har...2019
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Buddy Baker parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Legendary NASCAR Moments That Are Reaching Major Milestones in 2026
    2026
    Check it out Darrell Waltrip
  • • Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race
    2025
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  • • Agent Buddy Baker lost both parents to COVID-19
    The coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage our nation and our world, even as some inexplicably continue to act like it’s no big deal. It’s a very big deal for agent Buddy Baker. He has announced that both of his parents died on Sunday from COVID-19. The couple, married more than 50 years, passed only six [more]...2020
  • • NFL agent Buddy Baker says his parents died six minutes apart of coronavirus complications
    NFL agent Buddy Baker says he hopes "people start thinking about making a change" and take steps to stop the spread of coronavirus.        ...2020
  • • Stewart, Labonte, Gibbs highlight Hall inductions
    2020
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  • • NASCAR Hall of Fame inductions Friday night
    The NASCAR Hall of Fame will welcome its 11th group of inductees Friday night as the Class of 2020 takes its moment in the spotlight on Induction Weekend. The enshrinement of Buddy Baker, Joe Gibbs, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart and Waddell Wilson will expand the list of NASCAR Hall of Famers to 55. Schedule, tune-in […]...2020
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  • • NASCAR father-son combinations that brought home the wins
    NASCAR racing has always been a family sport. Big Bill France got the sport going in 1948, turned over to his son Bill Jr. in 1972 and Bill's son Brian took the helm in 2003. Despite its rich tradition as a family sport, there are surprisingly few father-and-son combinations where both have managed to win races in the NASCAR Premier Series-- what today we call the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.  Follow...2016
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  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr to drive 'Gray Ghost' at Darlington
    DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. is dressing out like Buddy Baker in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Earnhardt was on hand Wednesday and unveiled the metallic gray-No. 88 Chevrolet he'll drive at the track ''Too Tough To Tame'' on Labor Day weekend. The car is patterned after the No. 28 ''Gray Ghost'' that Baker drove to win the Daytona 500 in 1980. It's the second straight yea...2016
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  • • Remembering 15 members of the NASCAR community who passed away in 2015
    2015
  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Drive "Throwback" Valvoline™ Paint Scheme at Darlington
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be driving the Valvoline™ car on Sept. 6, 2015, at Darlington Raceway, but thanks to a “throwback” paint scheme, his fans will likely feel as if they’re watching a race more in line with his father’s early career and track opponents.   Earnhardt and Valvoline’s presence on the Darlington track at the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event will pay homage to the brand’s stor...2015
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Top Buddy Baker news

  • • Former NASCAR star Buddy Baker, 74, dies of lung cancer
    2015
  • • Thoughts and well-wishes pour in for NASCAR legend Buddy Baker
    NASCAR legend Buddy Baker announced Tuesday night on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he has inoperable lung cancer and Tuesday would be his final night as co-host of Sirius XM's "The Late Shift."...2015
  • • Buddy Baker steps down from radio show with inoperable tumor
    Daytona 500 winner Buddy Baker says he has a "huge tumor" in his lung that is requiring him to immediately step down as co-host of his SiriusXM NASCAR show....2015
  • • NASCAR community mourns the loss of Buddy Baker
    2015
  • • In pictures: A look back on the career of NASCAR great Buddy Baker
    With Tuesday's shocking and sad news that NASCAR great Buddy Baker has been diagnosed with an inoperable tumor in his lung, we look back on the memorable career of the man known as 'The Gentle Giant.'...2015
  • • Remembering No. 28: From Buddy Baker to Fred Lorenzen and Davey Allison
    From Buddy Baker and the "Gray Ghost" to Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen and the unforgettable Davey Allison, No. 28 has always been a special number in NASCAR. We break it down through the years....2015
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  • • Clint Bowyer honoring Buddy Baker with Darlington paint scheme
    Clint Bowyer's No. 15 Toyota Camry will pay tribute to the late Buddy Baker at Darlington Raceway. Bowyer revealed the throwback paint scheme with a video on his Instagram account....2015
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  • • Darrell Waltrip recalls Buddy Baker having 'nerves of steel'
    Darrell Waltrip raced against Buddy Baker and then worked with him in broadcasting. The passing of Baker from lung cancer earlier this week left DW heartbroken but smiling, too, because that's what Baker brought out the most in people....2015
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Buddy Baker schedule, game

  • • Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race
    2025
    See also Wood Brothers
  • • Harry Hyde Named 2024 Smokey Yunick Award Recipient
    2024
    See more articles Rick Hendrick
  • • Waid’s World: Remembering Buddy Baker, a Big Man With a Bigger Personality
    2024
  • • Alex Bowman is 20/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
       48 Alex Bowman Age: 29 (April 25, 1993) Hometown: Tucson, Arizona Resides: Concord, North Carolina Crew Chief: Blake Harris Standings: 16th (2022)               No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COLISEUM CONQUERED: In the exhibition race at the Los Ange...2023
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  • • The Scene Vault: Cliff Champion, Rock Bottom and Redemption
    By Rick Houston Cliff Champion had been to the mountaintop many times in his racing career. He’d worked his way up the ladder, beginning with independent drivers like James Hylton and (at the time) Ricky Rudd and Richard Childress. He’d won the Daytona 500, the biggest race of them all, with Buddy Baker. There came a […]...2020
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  • • Buddy Bakers gifts to NASCAR will be enshrined with Hall of Fame induction
    To a whole generation of NASCAR fans, Buddy Baker was for years the gentle voice and big personality on television race broadcasts and a popular SiriusXM NASCAR Radio show. He loved to laugh and lift the audience and his knowledge of the sport was second-to-none. He had that enviable perspective because he was such an […]...2020
  • • Throwback Thursday Theater – Allison Outruns Baker for 1972 Charlotte Win
    By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor The Fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway is often overshadowed by the Coca-Cola 600 and the All-Star Race, but there have been a few occasions when the second race date at the track provides a memorable finish. The 1972 National 500 was one of those races. David Pearson would put his Wood Brothers Mercury on the pole, with Buddy Baker joining him on the front row. I...2017
  • • NASCAR father-son combinations that brought home the wins
    2016
    Check it out Bill France
  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals paint scheme for Kansas Speedway
    For the second time in as many days, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has revealed a paint scheme for an upcoming race.Wednesday, Earnhardt showed off his "Gray Ghost" paint scheme that he'll run in the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. That one is a tribute to the late Buddy Baker, who won the 1980 Daytona 500 in a car bearing these colors.Thursday afternoon in Uptown Charlotte, Earnhardt showed o...2016
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  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr to drive 'Gray Ghost' at Darlington
    2016
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  • • In pictures: A look back on the career of NASCAR great Buddy Baker
    2015

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