With 10 attempts on the beach and six on the asphalt, Baker was only able to accumulate three top fives in the 16 tries. All of Baker’s top fives have came from the beach. It is safe to say Buck Baker was not a fan of the Daytona International Speedway.

Chevrolet drivers have won 28 championships, including each of the past seven (Tony Stewart, 2011, 2005; Jimmie Johnson, 2006-10). Chevrolet's first drivers' championship was won by Buck Baker in 1957. Chevy also won its record 35 th manufacturer's...

Cup title finally ended in 2011, the championship still remained in the Chevy camp with driver Tony Stewart. Chevrolet drivers have won 28 championships, including each of the past seven (Tony Stewart, 2011, 2005; Jimmie Johnson, 2006-10). Chevrolet's...

He captivated fans and, like Waltrip, backed up most of what he said. Wallace should be an obvious choice. But which other drivers should be in the next hall class? How about Herb Thomas and Buck Baker, both two-time champions in the 1950s and next on...

The number 86 was first used in the 1949 race at Langhorne Speedway. Featuring 45 cars on a 1 mile dirt track, Harvey Hillgas, in his only Sprint Cup start raced his ’49 Ford to a 25th place finish. As the theme has been the last few days, Buck Baker...

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Buck Baker was the first driver to use no. 87; using it in NASCAR’s very first race in 1949 at the .750 mile Charlotte Speedway. Baker finished 11th in that race for a payday of $50. Baker used the number in 419 of his 635...