Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr. (born January 25, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina died August 10, 2015), nicknamed "Leadfoot" or more commonly, 'Buddy', is a former American NASCAR racecar driver. Baker began his NASCAR career in 1959. In 1970, he became the first driver to ever exceed 200 mph (320 km/h) on a closed course.This World Record feat was accomplished in the Chrysler Engineering blue #88 Charger Daytona, which is being restored in Detroit.
Subject ID: 12061
MoreElzie Wylie Baker, Jr. (born January 25, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina died August 10, 2015), nicknamed "Leadfoot" or more commonly, 'Buddy', is a former American NASCAR racecar driver. Baker began his NASCAR career in 1959. In 1970, he became the first driver to ever exceed 200 mph (320 km/h) on a closed course.This World Record feat was accomplished in the Chrysler Engineering blue #88 Charger Daytona, which is being restored in Detroit.
Subject ID: 12061
Subject ID: 12061
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