Photos of Carson Baird's cars

SCCA Divisional Virginia - Classes: GP+HP+Sedan+FVGroblin's Go, North Carolina Region SCCA, N. E. Division Championship Races27.10.1963
9595 - MG MidgetMG Midget - BMC A series L4 2v OHV N/AGP
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003Photo by courtesy of: Roger Blanchard VIR
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Endurance For The Alitalia Airlines Trophy1.4.1967
5858 - Austin-Healey Sprite - Donald Healey Motor Co.Austin-Healey Sprite Le Mans # - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1293 cc N/AP2.0
Donald Healey Motor Co. (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/Roger Enever (GB)/Alec Poole (IRL)
listed, never drove:
Timo Mäkinen (FIN), John Rhodes (GB)
Result: 18th
Grid: 44th (3:40.6000)
Colours: red (+white/black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Billy Turner
Daytona 24 Hours8th Annual World's Championship 24 Hours of Daytona International Road Race2.2.1969
2828 - Chevrolet Camaro - Flem-Cor Ent.Chevrolet Camaro I # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4956 cc N/AT5.0
Flem-Cor Ent. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Corwin (USA)/Mike Manner (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)
listed, never drove:
Fred Pipen (USA)
Result: 13th
Grid: 37th (2:22.4000)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: George Boron
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSix-Hours and Can-Am12.7.1969
8888 - Porsche 911 S - Jacques BienvenuePorsche 911 S - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGT2.0
Jacques BienvenueClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jacques Bienvenue (CDN)/Jacques Duval (CDN)/Carson Baird (USA)
listed, never drove:
Mark Canton (CDN)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (1:28.8700)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Raymond
Virginia 250 MilesDanville 250 Presented By Virginia International Raceway16.4.1972
88 - Ford Pinto - Carson BairdFord Pinto - Ford 2000 cc N/ATU
Carson BairdClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/Joe Amato (USA)Result: 9th 1st in TU
Grid:
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/10/2003Photo by courtesy of: Robert Graham VIR
Daytona 24 Hours14th Annual World Championship of Makes, 24 Hours of Daytona2.2.1975
2323 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 360 0727 - Armor AllPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 360 0727 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/AGTO
Armor All (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid: 11th (2:00.3650)
Colours: white/red (+orange/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Sebring 12 HoursSebring '75 Twelve Hours of Endurace21.3.1975
2323 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0727 - Armorall Racing TeamPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0727 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Armorall Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 10th (2:56.3150)
Colours: white/red (+orange/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Louis Galanos
Daytona 24 Hours24 Hours of Daytona Championship of Makes1.2.1976
2323 - Ford Mustang II (Kemp) - Charlie KempFord Mustang II Cobra # (Kemp) - Ford V8 N/ALM GTX
Charlie Kemp (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Sam Posey (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 70th 1st in LM GTX - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 73rd (no time)
Colours: white (+blue/orange/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 76 Twelve Hours of Endurace20.3.1976
1111 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #005 0009 - Dallas Heyser/SL-1Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #005 0009 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/AGTO
Dallas Heyser/SL-1 (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Gunn (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (2:56.9740)
Colours: dark green (+green/orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6-Hours Trans-Am and The F-5000, The Glen10.7.1976
55 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #005 0009 - Racing Consultants/DallesPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #005 0009 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/A-
Racing Consultants/Dalles (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Gunn (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 13th (2:05.6320)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
Road Atlanta 500 KilometresWZCG 93 fm Camel GT19.9.1976
2323 - Ford Cobra II (Kemp) - Charlie KempFord Mustang II Cobra # (Kemp) - Ford V8 N/AGTO
Charlie Kemp (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Bob Brown (USA)
listed, never drove:
Carson Baird (USA)
Result: 28th - did not finish
Grid: 1st (1:27.3770)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Scott Sperka
Daytona 24 Hours18th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona4.2.1979
2323 - Ford Cobra II (Kemp) - Charlie KempFord Mustang II Cobra # (Kemp) - Ford V8 5700 cc N/AGTX
Charlie Kemp (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Kees Nierop (CDN)Result: 44th - did not finish
Grid: 10th (1:56.7260)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood and Dave Kutz
Daytona 24 Hours19th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona1.2.1981
1313 - Ford Cobra II (Kemp) - Kemp MotoracingFord Mustang II Cobra # (Kemp) - Ford V8 N/AGTX
Kemp Motoracing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Art Pasmas (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: did not qualify (Gearbox failure)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Paul Johnson
Pocono 500 MilesThe World Comes To Pocono, Kenwood Stereo 500 Grand Prix27.9.1981
3232 - Datsun 240Z - Alderman DatsunDatsun 240Z # - Datsun N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 32nd - did not finish
Grid: 21st
Colours: red/blue/yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/01/2004Photo by courtesy of: Chuck Zechman
Daytona 24 Hours20th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona31.1.1982
6565 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #34445 - Prancing Horse Farm RacingFerrari 512 BB/LM #34445 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTP
Prancing Horse Farm Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rick Knoop (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Tom Pumpelly (USA)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 51st (no time)
Colours: red (+gold/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Norbert Vogel
Sebring 12 Hours30th Anniversary Coca-Cola Twelve Hours of Sebring Camel GT20.3.1982
6565 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #34445 - Prancing Horse Farm RacingFerrari 512 BB/LM #34445 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTP
Prancing Horse Farm Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/Tom Pumpelly (USA)/Chip Mead (USA)Result: 48th - did not finish
Grid: 12th (2:46.0860)
Colours: red (+gold/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Drew Jackson and Steve Dilts
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1982
7070 - Ferrari 512 BB #38179 - Prancing Horse Farm RacingFerrari 512 BB/LM #38179 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AIMSA GTX
Prancing Horse Farm Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pierre Dieudonné (B)/Carson Baird (USA)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)Result: 6th
Grid: 40th (3:56.5200)
Colours: red (+gold)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 26/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: Maranello-Literature.com, Simon Lowes and Jacques Vigné
Daytona 24 HoursSilver Anniversary Edition 24 Hr. Pepsi Challenge Daytona6.2.1983
6565 - Ferrari 512 BB #38179 - Prancing Horse Fram RacingFerrari 512 BB/LM #38179 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTP
Prancing Horse Fram RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/Chip Mead (USA)/Tom Pumpelly (USA)Result: 36th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 21st (1:55.9250)
Colours: red (+gold/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
3 h Lime RockCoca-Cola 50030.5.1983
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 16th
Grid: 21st
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Al Kondratovich
Mid-Ohio 6 HoursLumbermen's 6 Hours19.6.1983
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 13th
Grid: 30th
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Mosport 6 HoursLabatt's GT, A Six Hour Endurance Race14.8.1983
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)
listed, never drove:
George Alderman (USA)
Result: 28th - did not finish
Grid: 18th
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/11/2002Photo by courtesy of: Chris Mann and Ron Kielbiski
Pocono 500 MilesCamel GT 500 Grand Prix at Pocono11.9.1983
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun 2800 cc N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 8th
Grid: 28th (1:42.7370) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
Daytona 24 Hours22nd Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona Camel GT5.2.1984
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Lee Industries/Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun N/AGTU
Lee Industries/Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 30th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 69th (2:17.6270)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/01/2004Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Sebring 12 HoursThe Coca-Cola Classic Twelve Hours of Sebring24.3.1984
3232 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman DatsunDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun 2400 cc N/AGTU
Alderman Datsun (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Lew Price (USA)Result: 10th
Grid: 34th (2:46.3080)
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Martin Spetz and Graham L. Smith
Watkins Glen 6 HoursCamel Continental Watkins Glen8.7.1984
8282 - Datsun 280ZX - Alderman NissanDatsun 280ZX # - Datsun L6 N/AGTU
Alderman Nissan (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/William Coykendall (USA)Result: 13th
Grid: 26th (2:03.5780) - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/02/2002Photo by courtesy of: Ron Kielbiski
Daytona 24 HoursThe 23rd Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona3.2.1985
44 - Lola T711 Chevrolet #HU2 - Lee RacingLola T711 #HU2 - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)/Terry Labonte (USA)Result: 51st - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (1:48.7560)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
Daytona 24 HoursThe 23rd Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona3.2.1985
8181 - Ferrari 308 GTB #F10GAB18825 - Mosler RacingFerrari 308 GTB #F10GAB18825 - Ferrari N/AGTU
Mosler RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Alexander (USA)/Joe Hill (USA)/George Alderman (USA)
listed, never drove:
Carson Baird (USA)
Result: 42nd - did not finish
Grid: 69th (2:11.0650)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Damon Cassisi
Sebring 12 HoursCoca-Cola Classic 12 Hours of Sebring23.3.1985
44 - Chevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Lee RacingChevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carson Baird (USA)/Terry Labonte (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)
listed, never drove:
Lew Price (USA)
Result: 69th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 9th (2:22.0500)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Rob Weber robweber.net
Daytona Finale 3 HoursEastern 3 Hours of Daytona1.12.1985
44 - Chevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Lee RacingChevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/Chip Mead (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 10th
Grid: 15th (1:46.9480)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursThe 24th Sunbank 24 at Daytona2.2.1986
44 - Chevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Lee RacingChevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/Jim Mullen (USA)/Matt Whetstine (USA)
listed, never drove:
Carson Baird (USA)
Result: 53rd - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 19th (1:51.1330)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Sebring 12 HoursCoca-Cola Classic 12 Hours of Sebring22.3.1986
44 - Chevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Lee RacingChevrolet Corvette GTP #T711-HU2 (Lola) - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Mullen (USA)/Lew Price (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 75th - did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 10th (2:22.1940)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2009Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursThe 27th Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona5.2.1989
9595 - Nissan 240SX (Leitzinger) - Fastcolor ImagesNissan 240SX # (Leitzinger) - Nissan V6 3000 cc N/AGTU
Fastcolor Images (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Leitzinger (USA)/Chuck Kurtz (USA)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)
preliminary session only:
Carson Baird (USA)
Result: 13th - did not finish (Timing Belt)
Grid: 53rd (2:02.5510)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Toyo
Photo updated: 31/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker and Nissan Motorsport
Sebring 12 HoursContac 12 Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance Presented by Camel21.3.1992
9595 - Nissan 240SX #90SX-1R001 (Leitzinger) - Leitzinger RacingNissan 240SX #90SX-1R001 (Leitzinger) - Nissan V6 3000 cc N/AGTU
Leitzinger Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Butch Leitzinger (USA)/Chuck Kurtz (USA)/Bob Leitzinger (USA)
DNS:
John Paul, Jr. (USA), David Loring (USA); listed, never drove: Carson Baird (USA)
Result: 9th
Grid: 24th (2:13.9640)
Colours: red/blue (+white)
Tyres: Toyo
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews