Race Car Driver

Buddy Baker, R.I.P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The race car driver Buddy Baker passed away at age 74, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Buddy Baker and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Former NASCAR driver nicknamed “Leadfoot” who won nineteen races during his career. He later became a broadcaster for SiriusXM and was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

He made his NASCAR debut in 1959.

His victory at the 1980 Daytona 500 became the fastest run in the race’s storied history.

How did Buddy Baker die?

Buddy Baker's death was caused by lung cancer.

Buddy Baker, noted for a 34-year career in NASCAR’s top series that produced 19 victories, including the 1980 Daytona 500, died Monday morning from lung cancer. He was 74.

Information about the death of Buddy Baker
Cause of deathLung Cancer
Age of death74 years
ProfessionRace Car Driver
BirthdayJanuary 25, 1941
Death dateAugust 10, 2015
Place of deathLake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina, United States
Place of burialN/A