Racing Roots

Highroller Motorsports is proud to have a 4th generation racecar driver in the driver's seat. One of the up and coming stars of the auto-racing world, Anthony Gourley continues an auto racing tradition that the Baggott family have maintained in an unbroken fashion since the 1920's, virtually since the inception of the sport.

Edmund Baggott, who was himself an accomplished dirt car driver, was most remembered for owning and sponsoring the Lyndale Auto Service Special driven by Rogio Jack, the first African American dirt track racer in the United States. During a time of limited options for African American's, Edmund Baggott fought racism and ill-will to put Rogio on the track.

He helped to open up new doors and opportunities for drivers, regardless of color or gender. Jack Baggott, Anthony's Grandfather and mentor, had a long history in racing. He raced both midgets and antique midgets until he died of cancer at age 77. Anthony's grandfather also owned the oldest, and one of the most respected used car dealerships in Santa Clara County, Baggott's Quality Automobiles.

Where, for 53 years, his solid black antique midget (number 999) sat in front of his dealership every day. Close to the Baggott/Gourley family, was the Billy Vukovich racing family. This family has one of the most famous names in auto racing, with two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, Billy Vukovich.

The ongoing relationship between both families has permitted our driver, Anthony Gourley, to learn from some of the most famous and historically significant family names in racing. Third generation driver, Dona Gourley continued where her father, Jack Baggott, left off, and has carried on the family auto racing tradition by racing midgets on various occasions, and at assorted venues, throughout her life.