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| | USATODAY.com - Buck Baker, two-time NASCAR champ, dies at 83 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) |
 | | Buck Baker, born Elzie Wylie Baker on March 4, 1919, in Richburg, S.C., started 631 races, seventh-most in NASCAR, and ran the most laps and miles for three consecutive years beginning in 1955. |
 | | Buck Baker, who retired in 1976, was inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame in 1982 and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990. |
 | | Baker is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan Painter Baker; two sons, Buddy of Sherrills Ford and Randy of Kannapolis; a daughter, Susie Baker of Charlotte, a sister, two grandsons and two great granddaughters. |
| www.usatoday.com /sports/motor/nascar/2002-04-15-buck-baker.htm (500 words) |
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