Author: Buddy Baker

He ran out of talent about halfway through the corner.

American auto racer

I was like a pig with a wristwatch.

American auto racer

I got hit in the head pretty hard. My clock ran backwards for two years.

American auto racer

The new asphalt is like putting a tuxedo on a rattlesnake.

American auto racer

My purpose in life was to run 100%. Maybe it cost me some races, but nobody ever hired me to ride.

American auto racer

I could stand up in the seat and not hit my head.

American auto racer

Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid.

American auto racer

You can tell that you’re in trouble when you feel the air on the back of your neck instead of in your face.

American auto racer

I'm going to have minor brain surgery.

American auto racer

Passin’ Earnhardt is like trying to take a bone out of a Pit Bull’s mouth.

American auto racer

With ten [laps]to go, I didn't have a code of ethics.

American auto racer

Cale Yarborough would have to call a service station to get a tire changed, but he's as good as anyone who ever drove a race car.

American auto racer

Well I don't know which one has more money but I'll tell you what… either one could burn a wet mule with hundred dollar bills.

American auto racer

Wally Dallenbach's like a kite without a tail out there.

American auto racer

I never lost my job while I was leading a race.

American auto racer