May 28, 1972 - Buddy Baker wins his 2nd World 600

May 28, 1972: A Petty Enterprises car takes the checkers in Charlotte's World 600. And for the third time, Richard Petty isn't the winner. After wins by Jim Paschal in 1964 and Marvin Panch in 1966, Buddy Baker becomes the third driver to pilot a Petty prepared car to victory in the series' longest race.

Thanks to RR's Gerald Medford, Jerry Bushmire and Don Smyle for the assist on photos and articles.

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http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-28-1972-buddy-nabs-world-600.html

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updated by @tmc-chase: 05/27/18 05:10:49PM

I was there, Chase and you're correct.... Baker's #11 Petty Enterprises STP ride was indeed a retina-burner, especially for those of us still seething over Pete Hamilton's departure and Baker's arrival at the Level Cross operation.

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