Gayle Lynn Baird

1990 Honda Civic Si Car #62, 1964 Autodynamics Mark III Fox Formula Vee Car #118

How long have you been racing ?
-I have been racing 13 years

Why did you get into racing ?
-My daughter was racing at the time and thought I would be interested.  I have always had the ‘NEED FOR SPEED’.

Who in your life has had the biggest impact on your racing career ?
-Burton Reynolds , for his help and support and encouragement over the years.

Do you have any sponsors ?
-No

Favorite moment in racing ?
-Every time I leave pit lane…

Dream Race car ?
-Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Mercedes or Redbull ?
-Red Bull

Something funny or interesting we should know about you.
-I graduated from high school 57 years ago….OMG!
-I am a retired member of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 517

Most embarrassing moment ?
-Too many to count

Does your car number have a special meaning ? Why did  you choose it ?
-I was 62 when I retired….seemed like a good number.

Favorite quote ?
-“People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did….but people will NEVER FORGET how you made them feel.”  (Maya Angelou)

What car did you take driver training in ?
-My daughter’s 1991 Honda Civic

First race car ?
-1988 Honda Civic Blue

Do you have a nickname ?
-Gramma

Do you name your cars ?
-No

What’s you most useless talent
-I don’t have any….I am old and learned that something has to be worth doing and doing well…or I don’t bother.

What will your gravestone read?
-Completed her ‘last lap’ and took the chequered!