Ron Hornaday
No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet Silverado

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NASCAR Truck Series Race 5 of 25 -
Kansas Speedway
Been
There From the Start:
Ron Hornaday has competed in a NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway
every year since the track opened in 2001. He competed in the
first Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway in 2001 and ran
his first truck race there in 2005, driving the No. 6 GM
Goodwrench Chevrolet Silverado for Kevin Harvick, Inc. (KHI).
This year marks Hornaday’s fourth NASCAR Truck Series start and
eighth overall at Kansas Speedway.
KHI Officially Welcomes VFW with Celebration:
On Thursday, March 27, 2008, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) and
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) officially
began their partnership with an event on the grounds of KHI in
Kernersville, North Carolina. The event, “Celebrate Our Heroes”,
served as the VFW’s introduction to NASCAR racing. VFW invited
guests from nearby Fort Bragg, NC local veterans as well as VFW
VIPs and government officials to participate in the special day.
KHI co-owners Kevin and DeLana Harvick were on-hand for the
festivities along with drivers Ron Hornaday and Cale Gale. After
the new paint schemes were unveiled, guests were given tours of
the KHI facilities and treated to a pit stop demonstration
performed by one of KHI’s pit crews.
KHI And VFW “Band” Together To Support Our Troops:
To show support for America’s Armed Forces, members of KHI’s
teams have been wearing red bracelets provided by VFW. The
bracelet has the phrase “I Support Our Troops” along with “VFW”
inscribed onto it. To join the millions of Americans who are
“banding together” in a show of unity to support our troops or
to learn more about the “America Bands Together” campaign, visit
www.vfw.org.
From The Driver’s Seat – Quotes From Ron Hornaday:
On Kansas Speedway: “Kansas Speedway is a pretty new
track for the NASCAR Truck Series. I have only been in three
truck races there, so we’re still learning different things
about the track. Turn three at Kansas can be slippery if the sun
is out and the track temperature is hot. One of the main things
you have do if you want a good run there is get through turn
three without any trouble.”
On KHI’s Partnership With VFW, Headquartered in Kansas City,
MO.: “It’s an honor to be able to represent the VFW, the
veterans and all the men and women who are overseas fighting for
our freedom everyday. I got to go over to Iraq a few years ago
and I’ll tell you the media, CNN, nothing can do any justice for
what those soldiers are going through over there.”
Atop The Pit Box – Quotes from Rick Ren:
On
last year’s top-10 finish at Kansas Speedway: “Last year in
this race, we had a really good truck. We started eighth and
were running really good. Then we got hit with a penalty on pit
road and went an entire run running a lap down. But we were able
to get back on the lead lap and ended up finishing sixth. It
turned out to be pretty good day.”
On whether or not the different tires that will be used at
Kansas will have an effect on the track: “I don’t remember
there being a rubber compatibility issue last year at Kansas.
IRL runs a Firestone tire, we run a Goodyear tire and ARCA runs
a Hoosier tire. This year, we are going to be running a
different tire than we did there last year, so we really don’t
know yet if that will be the case this time. The tire that we
will run is the same tire we had out in Fontana earlier this
year.”
Previously at Martinsville:
Ron Hornaday and the KHI No. 33 team scored their third
consecutive top-10 finish of the season in the Kroger 250 at
Martinsville (Va.) Speedway in the most recent Truck Series race
on March 29, 2008. Hornaday started third and led three laps
early in the race before running in the top-10 for most of the
race. After spending extra time in the pits for front-end
repairs on the last round of pit stops, he made a late charge
from the 27th position with 100 laps to go to and crossed the
finish line in the eighth position.
About Camping World:
Camping World is America’s largest RV and outdoor retailer
serving a brisk and growing demand for the RV lifestyle. After
having successfully co-located for several years at selected
locations, FreedomRoads, a dynamic national network of
well-established local and regional RV dealerships and Camping
World, America’s largest direct marketer and specialty retailer
of RV and outdoor camping accessories, service and RV sales,
joined together to provide consumers with greater choice,
convenience and value. Today, with revenues exceeding $1.7
billion, the company serves RV enthusiasts with more than 130
retail locations. For more information, visit
www.campingworld.com.
About Kevin Harvick Inc.:
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq.
ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full
time Truck Series teams: the No. 33 Camping World/Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW) Chevrolet Silverado driven by three-time
Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday as well as the No. 2 American
Commercial Lines/RVs.com Chevrolet Silverado driven by
three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague. KHI is also home
to the No. 33 Camping World/RoadLoans.com/Rheem Chevrolet driven
by two-time Nationwide Series champion Kevin Harvick, Ron
Hornaday and Cale Gale and the No. 77 Rheem/VFW Chevrolet
competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. 2008 marks KHI’s
fifth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions.
Please visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information. |