The start of the 2002 season was rough, but Hornaday was determined to hit Daytona.  He did so in the Craftsman Truck Series, flying the rival #24 in a truck owned by Hendrick Motorsports. "I have to thank Rick Hendrick for what he did for me last year. stated

The Hendrick Motorsports Team called on Hornaday again when Ricky Hendrick was injured in a crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Ron took the wheel of the #5 G.M.A.C.  Busch Series entry for six events.  Yet, Hornaday still had no ride for the remainder of the season.

After being ride-less for one week, the 2000 Busch Series Most Popular Driver, found just what the Dr ordered as he took the wheel of the #26 Carroll Racing / Dr Pepper Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In only his third time out in the Carroll Racing Chevrolet, Ron Hornaday showed that Dr Pepper can start up front, as he earned the pole at Lowe's Motor Speedway, in Charlotte NC. "I want to thank Dave Carroll and Todd Lohse for a great season.  They picked me up when I was down." stated Hornaday. "They gave me the chance to run in some top equipment and keep me on the track."

Now, it's time to go racin' again and Hornaday is sitting in the #2 RCR / ACDelco Chevrolet and will make his RCR debut at Daytona. "I have two years with the best team on the track." commented Hornaday. " Richard and I have known each other for years and it's great to be back in his presents.  When I ran for Dale Earnhardt, the Childress team and the newly formed DEI team were very close, so I feel I am back home, sort of speak."

Hornaday, known as a "Fans Racer", finds himself sitting at the trackside trailer for hours signing autographs for fans young and old. "The fans are important to me, always have been and always will be." said Hornaday, who will make an appearance at the Busch Series Preview in Charlotte, NC. "I can't wait to see the fans. After the long holiday break and testing the RCR cup cars in Arizona, it will be great to see the faces of the fans.  With out them, what would drivers be !" Hornaday continued,  "With the website (ronhornaday.com) being so active, I try to stop by and do live chats when ever my schedule allows. Tony Rizzuti and Scott Lynch will be working together this season to provide the best for the fans, so keep an eye on the website."

Hornaday will head to Daytona to test the ACDelco #2 January 23rd and 24th (Jan. 25 rain date).