Craig Baird
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Craig Baird (Born July 22nd 1970) started racing in karts at the age of just four, Baird has come a long way in the motor racing world.
Winner of 15 New Zealand championships of one sort or another, and having visited the podium of various touring car and sports car races around the world, including the US and at Bathurst, Baird now finds himself as lead driver for a team bearing the weight of his home country, New Zealand, on its shoulders.
Launched at the end of 2000, and having earned respect through consistent and creditable performances, Baird raced for the Team Kiwi operation. Looking to continue his career in the V8 Supercar series Baird now drivers for WPS.
Career Highlights
2004
- Pole Position at Winton Round.
- 22nd place Bathurst 1000.
1999
- 14th Queensland 500
- 8th Bathurst 1000 Classic
1998
- Australian Off-Road Champion
- 7th ATCC Privateers Cup
- 9th Bathurst 1000 Classic
- V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year
1997
- Australian Off-Road Champion
- 10th Goodyear AMSCAR Series
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