Picture at Coles County Speedway

 Cody Baker

#38

Cody Baker drives the #38 Restrictor Class Sprint car.  His home track is Sweet Springs Raceway.  He lives in Lone Jack, MO.

Team members helping Cody are:  Grandpa - Ted Hall, Grandma - Marilyn Hall, Dad - Jerry Baker, Mom - Paige Baker.  Ted Hall is the car owner.

Cody started racing in 2001 in the Jr. Sprint Class at Sweet Springs Raceway because Grandpa Hall has built race cars since the '60's from Sprints to Indy cars.  He finally got a Grandson to drive.  His first win was that same year.  Career highlights include Jr. Track Champion at Sweet Springs Raceway in '03, finishing in the Top 10 Nationally in Jr. and Restrictor Class.

The thrill of racing for Cody is going fast , passing your strongest competitor.  His most exciting racing moment was in the 2006 Western while leading the Feature half way through the race, was spun by a lapped car, restarted 16th and was able to finish 3rd.  He's most proud of consistently finishing in the top 5, improving his driving with every race regardless of how he finishes.

Cody's racing heroes are Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Grandpa Ted Hall.

Of racing, Cody says, "It's a great family sport with a lot of great people!".

His favorite racing website is www.sweetspringsraceway.cm