Ron Hornaday Sr.

Ronald Lee Hornaday Sr. (January 13, 1931 – December 21, 2008) was an American racer from San Fernando, California. He was the father of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. and the grandfather of Ronnie Hornaday. Hornaday was inducted in the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame in its first class in 2002.

Racing career Hornaday began racing at Saugus Speedway and later Ascot Park, driving the No. 97 Galpin Motors Ford. Hornaday made his first NASCAR Grand National start in 1955 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

Death Hornaday died in California from cancer on December 21, 2008. His son Ron commented on his website, "Our father was the inspiration to all of us and was a true champion to the very end. We will miss him so very much but it is a comfort to know that he is now with his beloved wife and our mother, Helen, where he wanted to be."