Ron Hornaday And Son To Race Late Models At Jennerstown
Speedway
Jennerstown, Pa.-(Aug. 3, 1999)-Does
racing talent run in the Hornaday family, or is it
strictly learned through experience? Find out
Saturday, August 14th when two-time NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Champion Ron Hornaday Jr. and his son Ron III,
come to Jennerstown Speedway to compete in local
NAPA Auto Parts Late Model competition. Plus, as a
bonus, the ISMA Supermodifieds make their return to
the half-mile track.
Hornaday Jr. is the driver of Dale Earnhardt's NAPA
Brakes Chevrolet truck. He will take over Dale
Earnhardt Jr.'s ride in the Busch Series for 2000.
Hornaday Jr. raced among local competitors last
season at Jennerstown. NAPA Late Model drivers
showed NASCAR's winningest Truck driver just how
competitive racing is at the speedway. Hornaday Jr.
found himself collected in an early accident during
the 1998 NASCAR Winston Racing Series Late Model
season finale. This year, the defending Truck series
champion will also have to deal with competition
from his son.
Having Hornaday compete at Jennerstown last year was
a huge thrill for both drivers and fans," Speedway
General Manager Bob Duvall said. "With Ron bringing
his son to compete, plus the ISMA Supermodifieds,
this will be a show no serious race fan should
miss."
Hornaday III is currently following his father's
footsteps, with four NASCAR Craftsman Truck starts
in the No. 97 Fluidyne Chevrolet. He has an
abundance of Late model experience on Concord (N.C.)
Speedway. Will this be enough to out-race his father
and local competitors?
The
Late Model event, featuring the father-son duo, will
precede the evening's main event, the return of the
ISMA Supermodifieds in the NAPA Auto Parts 100. The
Supermodifieds make their only appearance in
Pennsylvania, bringing some of the fastest winged,
open-wheeled cars local race fans will ever see.
Other events that night include a special 50-lap
event for Grand American Modifieds, presented by
Die-Tech Mfg., plus 25-laps for PA Legacy Cars.
Don't miss Hornaday and son trying to tackle Western
Pennsylvania's premier oval. Gates open at 11 a.m.,
and the Hornadays will sign autographs from 5:30-7
p.m. Order advanced tickets for only $15, or pay $20
race day. All children 12 and under enter FREE. Call
the Speedway Office for details at (814)629-6677
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