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Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker’s triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
Feb 28, 2024 · To begin with, the Gray Ghost was the No. 54 Raniér Racing Oldsmobile, and the car came into the spotlight in 1978 when driver Lennie Pond secured a win at the Talladega 500.
May 4, 2020 · The difference left Baker nearly 20 seconds behind Earnhardt. But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the “Gray Ghost” at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the “Gray Ghost’’ because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes.
Nov 9, 2021 · Driving a car nicknamed the Gray Ghost because of its black and gray paint scheme, one that made his approaching car almost invisible to competitors, he won the race with a stunning average...
The Gray Ghost haunted the field it drove on, moving at almost spiritual speeds as ... NASCAR Historians know all about this hallowed machine from the late 70s.
Apr 13, 2016 · Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveils his ‘Gray Ghost’ inspired paint scheme for the throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles’ Southern 500.
Oct 29, 2017 · Lennie Pond called Munari to work on his cars at Ranier Racing, and the Gray Ghost was created. The car won its first race at Talladega Superspeedway. It was also the first career win for Pond...
Apr 15, 2016 · Take a look at the fun facts below about both Baker’s and Earnhardt’s Gray Ghosts. 1) Baker drove the record-setting No. 28 Gray Ghost from 1979 to 1980. Bobby Allison was behind the wheel of the legendary car in 1981. 2) The Gray Ghost was known for its speed, especially at the superspeedways.
In 1980, Hall of Famer Buddy Baker (2020) drove the famed “Gray Ghost” Oldsmobile to victory in the Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph, a speed record that still stands to this day.
Jun 18, 2019 · Buddy Baker put the Gray Ghost No. 28 in Victory Lane in the 1980 Daytona 500, setting a record for average speed that still stands as the fastest Great American Race ever held. Baker won six...
