Ron Hornaday Sr.
Ronald Lee Hornaday Sr. 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. He made 17 NASCAR Cup Series starts between 1955 and 1973; mainly on the West Coast.
Racing career
Hornaday began racing at Saugus Speedway and later Ascot Park, driving the No. 97 Galpin Motors Ford. His weekly occupation was working as the parts and service manager for Galpin Motors, and he received sponsorship from his employer throughout his career. Hornaday made his first NASCAR Grand National start in 1955 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. He finished 14th in a 29 car field to earn $25. He started racing in the Pacific Coast Late Model series in 1956. He began winning races a few years later, and he finished second in the 1962 season championship behind Eddie Gray.Hornaday won the season points championship in 1963, and he repeated as champion in 1964. In his Pacific Coast Late Model career he had 13 victories.