Bill Baker (racing driver)
| Bill Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
William Edwin Baker June 19, 1931 California, U.S. |
| Died |
August 12, 1978 (aged 47) Novato, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career | |
| 3 races run over 2 years | |
| First race | 1977 Winston Western 500 (Riverside) |
| Last race | 1978 NAPA 400 (Riverside) |
William Edwin Baker (June 19, 1931 – August 12, 1978) was an American NASCAR driver from Pismo Beach, California. He made three Winston Cup starts with a best finish of 16th. Following a practice run for a 100-mile Grand National West Series race at Sears Point Raceway, Baker suffered a fatal heart attack.[1]
References
- ↑ "Baker dies". The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, California). August 13, 1978. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016.
External links
- Bill Baker driver statistics at Racing-Reference
- Bill Baker at Find a Grave
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