[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E76-E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF 2018 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE RON HORNADAY JR.

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
racing legend Ron Hornaday Jr. upon his induction into the ninth class 
of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  Ever since his early days it was clear that Ron Hornaday Jr. was born 
to race. A second generation racer, he was destined for high speed. 
Success followed him through every step of his journey which culminated 
in one of the most impressive careers in NASCAR Truck Series history.
  Upon his retirement, Ron Hornaday Jr. had amassed 51 total wins, 360 
starts and 27 pole positions. His accomplishments also include holding 
158 top fives and 234 top 10s in the Truck Series, both all-time marks. 
Additionally, Ron Hornaday Jr. won five straight Truck Series races, 
which has only been achieved three other times in NASCAR national 
series history. With the heart of a true champion, Ron Hornaday Jr. is 
the embodiment of racing and will now take his place among the greats 
in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, retired competitors, industry leaders, members 
of the media, and a nationwide fan vote. In total, a group of five was 
chosen to join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. 
Ron Hornaday Jr. is especially deserving of this honor and will now be 
enshrined forever for his contributions to the sport.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Ron Hornaday Jr. 
on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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