Tom Baird

bsimms89 · 04-30-2024, 11:21 AM

He hasn't been racing in a number of years but I'm sad to say that Tom Baird recently passed away.

Frank Castros · 04-30-2024, 05:01 PM

Tom was a very nice guy and a great racer. RIP.

Joe Martens · 04-30-2024, 05:11 PM

RIP Tom!

Chevy55 · 04-30-2024, 06:51 PM

I would stop at his shop when I was in the area, always greeted with a big smile, always a great conservation.
RIP my friend!

BILL TAYLOR · 05-01-2024, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Tom was a very nice guy and a great racer. RIP.

Very sorry to hear this. Great guy, always positive, was a big help to me getting my clutch dialed in back in the 2000's.Prayers to the family. Godspeed my friend! Bill Taylor B/S 1005.

Paul Precht · 05-01-2024, 10:34 PM

When I saw Tommy's name a day after Gregg's, I said to myself NO. I met Tommy back in 71, he was a regular at Hampton as I was but he was in a far different league. By 73ish, Hampton had a heads up Lbs per Cu In with different factors for wedge, canted and Hemi, kind of like a local Pro Stock which National had also, National's was called Pro Am, Hampton's was called Run Tuff. Tommy was one of the fastest with Dino Ramirez driving the Dino's Toy Chevelle most frequently taking the win, most of the others struggled especially the 67 Hemi GTX which had to weigh about 4,000 Lbs. They were in the 10.20 to 10.70 range most of the time and all 4 speed cars. I took these pics with my cruddy camera, the Camaro Is Tommy's and I'm pretty sure the Chevelle behind Dino was Tommy's first. I have a lot more pics but don't know where at the moment. I last saw Tommy at MG a while back and told him I would send him all the old pics I had but never got them to him, RIP old friend.

Dave Casey · 05-02-2024, 10:49 AM

Sorry to hear about Tom, great guy who shared the love of stick cars with myself and many. Always a pleasure to see him and talk to him at the track. Nice to see the pic of his record certificate and Indy class win. Brings a smile to me and I am sure it would do the same for Tom. RIP my friend

Joe Fasano · 05-02-2024, 03:11 PM

So sorry to hear this. Many great memories racing with Tom over the years. RIP Tom.

04-30-2024, 11:21 AM	#1
bsimms89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 69 Likes: 26 Liked 67 Times in 17 Posts	Tom Baird He hasn't been racing in a number of years but I'm sad to say that Tom Baird recently passed away. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bsimms89; 04-30-2024 at 11:23 AM.

04-30-2024, 05:01 PM	#2
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,819 Likes: 2,303 Liked 2,396 Times in 876 Posts	Re: Tom Baird Tom was a very nice guy and a great racer. RIP.

04-30-2024, 05:11 PM	#3
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 782 Likes: 586 Liked 194 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Tom Baird RIP Tom! __________________ Joe Martens A/Stock 3969

04-30-2024, 06:51 PM	#4
Chevy55 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 324 Likes: 625 Liked 180 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Tom Baird I would stop at his shop when I was in the area, always greeted with a big smile, always a great conservation. RIP my friend!

05-01-2024, 10:34 PM	#6
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 707 Likes: 313 Liked 256 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Tom Baird When I saw Tommy's name a day after Gregg's, I said to myself NO. I met Tommy back in 71, he was a regular at Hampton as I was but he was in a far different league. By 73ish, Hampton had a heads up Lbs per Cu In with different factors for wedge, canted and Hemi, kind of like a local Pro Stock which National had also, National's was called Pro Am, Hampton's was called Run Tuff. Tommy was one of the fastest with Dino Ramirez driving the Dino's Toy Chevelle most frequently taking the win, most of the others struggled especially the 67 Hemi GTX which had to weigh about 4,000 Lbs. They were in the 10.20 to 10.70 range most of the time and all 4 speed cars. I took these pics with my cruddy camera, the Camaro Is Tommy's and I'm pretty sure the Chevelle behind Dino was Tommy's first. I have a lot more pics but don't know where at the moment. I last saw Tommy at MG a while back and told him I would send him all the old pics I had but never got them to him, RIP old friend. Attached Thumbnails

05-02-2024, 10:49 AM	#7
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,178 Likes: 221 Liked 715 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Tom Baird Sorry to hear about Tom, great guy who shared the love of stick cars with myself and many. Always a pleasure to see him and talk to him at the track. Nice to see the pic of his record certificate and Indy class win. Brings a smile to me and I am sure it would do the same for Tom. RIP my friend __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

05-02-2024, 03:11 PM	#8
Joe Fasano Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Naples Florida Posts: 297 Likes: 4 Liked 237 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Tom Baird So sorry to hear this. Many great memories racing with Tom over the years. RIP Tom.