Bill Baker (racing driver)

Bill Baker
Born William Edwin Baker
(1931-06-19)June 19, 1931
California, U.S.
Died August 12, 1978(1978-08-12) (aged 47)
Novato, California, U.S.
Cause of death Heart attack
Monster Energy NASCAR 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

  1. "Baker dies". The Sun-Telegram. San Bernardino, California. August 13, 1978. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016.


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