Dean Baker

Dean Baker is a Canadian racing driver with over 35 years of experience across various racing disciplines. Hailing from Bowmanville, Ontario, Baker has a long-standing connection to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), his home track, where he has achieved significant success. In 2023, he clinched the FEL Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) TCR title with four victories, all at CTMP, driving the No. 52 A2Z Automobiles Audi RS3 LMS. His racing background is diverse, ranging from F1600 to a Bugatti Type 51, and he has also competed in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge (formerly IMSA Prototype Challenge) in LMP3 cars.

In recent years, Baker's focus has shifted towards racing alongside his son, Sam Baker. This aspiration led him to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (MPC), where they teamed up to compete in select races. This move allowed them to share a car and experience the challenges and joys of racing together. Baker's team, Baker Racing, receives support from MLT Motorsports, one of his former LMP3 teams, for race strategies and pit stops in the MPC.

Beyond his own racing endeavors, Baker is actively involved in his son Sam's racing career. He enjoys watching Sam compete in the Ontario F1600 series and supports his development as a driver. Dean's extensive experience and passion for motorsports have made him a respected figure in the Canadian racing scene.