Brad Baker (motorcycle racer)
| Brad Baker | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
February 18, 1993 Centralia, Washington, United States |
| Current team | Factory Harley-Davidson |
| Bike number | 6 |
Brad Baker is an AMA Pro Flat Track Racer from United States who has competed in the Championship since 2009, winning the Grand National Singles Championship in his first full-time year. He also won the Grand National Championship in 2013.[1]
AMA Pro Flat Track
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Superprestigio Dirt Track
As the 2013 AMA Pro Flat Track Champion, Baker was invited to participate in the Superprestigio Dirt Track race on January 11, 2014, at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. In the Superfinal, In a close-fought battle for the lead, He and Marc Márquez collided, with Baker going on to win the event.[2]
Baker returned to the December 13, 2014 Superprestigio, but fell during qualifying sustaining a dislocated shoulder and was unable to compete in the races.[3]
On December 12, 2015, Baker will again compete in the Superprestigio Dirt Track against a host of international racers and also against his countryman, Jared Mees.[4]
X Games Harley-Davidson Flat-Track
Baker also competed in the 2015 X Games Harley-Davidson Flat-Track, placing 3rd behind winner Bryan Smith.[5]
Career highlights
- 2008- AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award Winner[6]
- 2009- AMA Pro Single National Champion (Brothers Powersports Honda CRF450)
- 2010- 2nd in AMA Pro Single National Championship (Brothers Powersports Honda CRF450)
- 2011- 6th in AMA Grand National Championship: 9th in Expert Twins division (Lloyd Brothers Motorsport Ducati); 6th in Expert Singles division (Honda CRF450)
- 2012- 5th in AMA Grand National Championship: 7th in Expert Twins division (Dodge Bros Racing Harley-Davidson XR-750); 5th in Expert Singles division (Honda CRF450)
- 2013- AMA Grand National Champion: 2nd in Expert Twins division (Dodge Bros Racing Harley-Davidson XR-750); 1st in Expert Singles division (Honda CRF450)
- 2014- 5th in AMA Grand National Championship: 5th in Expert Twins (factory Harley-Davidson XR-750); 8th in Expert Singles division (Brothers Powersports Honda CRF450)
- 2015- 8th in AMA Grand National Championship (factory Harley-Davidson XR-750 and Brothers Powersports Honda CRF450)
References
- ↑ http://amaproracing.com/ft/riders/rider_career.cfm?did=3416
- ↑ http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/2014-superprestigio-race-results/
- ↑ http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/12/13/superprestigio-dirt-track-race-news-brad-baker-injured/
- ↑ http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/motociclismo/marc-marquez-desafiara-los-estadounidenses-brad-baker-jared-mees-4737097
- ↑ http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/06/article/2015-austin-x-games-harley-flat-track-results/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
External links
- Official website Brad “The Bullet” Baker Official Site
| Preceded by Jared Mees |
AMA Pro Flat Track Champion 2013 |
Succeeded by Jared Mees |