Buck Baker

While attending Buck's Racing school in Rockingham for several years in a row, I was very fortunate to have spent many hours listening to his legendary stories of NASCAR's early days. My office walls are adorned with many photos of Buck and I standing around his race school cars at Rockingham. On my last visit there, Buck turned a lap in his race truck that would rival todays cup cars. You became an inspriration to me, Buck. Thank you for the personal interest you took in this student. My...

I was fortunate to meet Buck while attending his school in Rockingham. He was on those unique individuals, a legend in his own time, a larger than life character. You just don't set out in life to be one of those people, you are one because of yourself; just like Buck was. Buck was Buck. If feel very fortunate to have met him. Not only was he a great race car driver; but he was a very astute businessman. He created an industry (racing schools) where there wasn't one. My condolences to...

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Baker in 2000 at his racing school in Rockingham. Mr. Baker, your racing school, along with meeting you, gave us the thrill of our lives. You will be missed by so many. Condolences to the family.

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Buck Baker. I never had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman, but he gave me many hours of enjoyment with his skill on the race track. Mr. Baker will live long in the hearts of his many fans.

I help a LMSC team race @ Carolinas/Virginia short tracks(driver Billy Martin)- the car is # 87 - has been since the 60's!!! Thanks, Buck, for the inspiration!!!
Condolences to the family...

Buck was what the real legends of motorsports were made of....
We can't replace him........
We can't forget him.........
I am glad I got to spend some time with him....................