Tom Baird

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.

05-01-2024, 10:34 PM	#1
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 695 Likes: 284 Liked 241 Times in 94 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	#2
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,154 Likes: 200 Liked 599 Times in 130 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	#3
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.