Bill Baker (racing driver)

William Edwin Baker (June 19, 1931 – August 12, 1978) was an American NASCAR driver from Pismo Beach, California. He made three Winston Cup starts with a best finish of 16th. Following a practice run for a 100-mile Grand National West Series race at Sears Point Raceway, Baker suffered a fatal heart attack.^[1]

Bill Baker
Born	William Edwin Baker (1931-06-19)June 19, 1931 Pismo Beach, California, US
Died	August 12, 1978(1978-08-12) (aged 47) Novato, California, US
Cause of death	Heart attack
NASCAR Cup Series career
3 races run over 2 years
First race	1977 Winston Western 500 (Riverside)
Last race	1978 NAPA 400 (Riverside)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0