"Doug Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads. His sudden death has devastated his family and fellow car enthusiasts."
"He was a very respectful driver on the streets and took all of his aggressive driving to the racetrack. The fact that his death occurred on a flat road in a rural area is just heartbreaking."
"Baron was an experienced Porsche racer. He competed in the American Le Mans Series GTC class, drove in 24-hour races at Daytona and won multiple Porsche Owners Club endurance races."
"It is so gratifying, so tactile, it clears my head and reinvigorates my soul, he told The Times in December, when describing the feeling of driving along the recently reopened section of Mulholland."
Doug Baron, a 66-year-old Porsche racer from Malibu, was killed in a head-on collision in Camarillo. He was driving along Las Posas Road when a Ford Expedition crossed into his lane. Baron died at the scene from blunt force injuries, while the other driver succumbed to head trauma at a hospital. Known for his skillful driving and love for canyon roads, Baron's death has left a significant impact on his family and the car community, highlighting the importance of safe driving.
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