17-Year-Old Brady Baker Joins ASCS National Tour as Full-Time Rookie
Brady Baker, 17, from Alexander, AR, joins the ASCS National Tour as a rookie competitor after an impressive 2024 season. Despite his young age, Baker demonstrated strong potential with four podium finishes in just 10 Feature starts, including a second-place finish behind champion Jason Martin at Arrowhead Speedway.
Racing car on dirt track
Baker's 2024 achievements include:
- Pole position and third place at Super Bee Speedway season opener
- Third-place finishes at RPM Speedway (Texas) and Creek County Speedway (Oklahoma)
- Multiple Quick Time awards and Dash appearances
Race car driver on dirt track
The young driver, who's nearing high school graduation, has already competed in three rounds at Volusia Speedway Park this year against established champions like Blake Hahn and Sam Hafertepe Jr. Baker sees the growing competition level in 360 Sprint Cars as a positive development for the sport.
Goals for his rookie season:
- Secure at least one National Tour win
- Finish in the top five in points standings
Baker will continue his rookie campaign in the Mid-State Golf Cars, Scott Baylor Racing Engines-powered Lawson chassis No. 71 at Salina Highbanks Speedway in Oklahoma on April 12.
Photos by Emily Schwanke
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