2009 NCWTS Champion – Ron Hornaday Jr.
By Sheri Vegas on Nov 20, 2009 in Motorsports, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Racing
“When you drive Kevin and (wife) Delana’s equipment, you feel like you are 18,” Hornaday said referring to his team’s owners. “You feel young. The trucks they give me make me feel like a hero.”
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With a 215 point lead in the standings, Hornaday was able to clinch the series championship before the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He is just the 2nd driver to have ever accomplished the feat in the series. Greg Biffle was the first to do so in 2000.
Hornaday previously won in 1996, 1998 and in 2007. At 51 years, 4 months and 24 days, Hornaday becomes the oldest driver to win a championship in NASCAR’s 3 national series.
It’s also a record 4th Camping World Truck Series championship. He joins Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to have won 4 or more championships in NASCAR’s top 3.
Hornaday went on a hot streak over the summer winning 5 consecutive races in a row – tying with Richard Petty and Bobby Allison as the only drivers to ever do so in NASCAR history.
Hornaday has posted 6 wins, 15 top-5 and 19 top-10 finishes in 24 races this season.
