NHOF 2018: Ron Hornaday Jr.

One of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series elite drivers, Ron Hornaday Jr. will have a second residency now at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 

Given his first opportunity on NASCAR’s truck series by no other than the intimidator himself Dale Earnhardt Sr., Hornaday quickly became a force to be reckoned with on the track.

Ron Hornaday Jr. spoke with Holly Cain about how is journey in the truck series was more than just a couple year span.

“They [NASCAR] had a five-year plan for the trucks and I think the first year, we exceeded that five-year plan of what we thought it was going to do,” said Hornaday, who also exceeded his own expectations, winning 51 races in a four-championship 17-year career competing in the truck series. Three of his four titles came after the age of 40. He won the 2009 championship at the age of 51.

Hornaday was not only dominate in the truck series but as-well at the Xfinity Series. Hornaday won four times in the Xfinity Series and finished a series high third in the championship standings.

Hornaday’s laid back attitude made him a fan favorite around the garage. Hornaday was welcoming to all drivers off the track but when the green flag waved he showed his immortal ways of dominance on the track, often beating drivers double his age.

Hornaday played a vital role in the Camping World Truck Series, drawing in fans to see his combative ways on the track. 

Winning race after race sometimes, Hornaday proved why he belongs in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

 

Matthew Jackson
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