Gerald 'Stretch' Baker, motor racing figure, dies at 68

Gerald Baker, known as 'Stretch' because of his height of 6 feet 8 inches, was a distinctive presence in motor racing from the moment he arrived in the sport. He was regularly the tallest person in every paddock and was also among the few Black crew members in the sport.

The Jamaican's height and background made him stand out, but the text available is limited and does not set out the full details of his career or the circumstances of his death.