He competed in several early Grand Prix motor races, and held the world land speed record between November 1904 and January 1905.

Born in Orchies, France, Baras originally competed in cycling events including placing third in the 1894 Grand Prix de Paris Sprint.

Driving a Darracq 100 hp, he completed the flying kilometer in twenty-one and two-fifths of a second to give an average speed of 104.34 mph (167.92 km/h).

[3] In 1906, he participated in the inaugural French Grand Prix, and led the early stages of the race.

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