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Huntersville,
N.C. (Oct. 15, 2004)
- Kevin
Harvick, Inc., (KHI) announced today at Lowe's
Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., that former
two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS)
champion Ron Hornaday will be behind the wheel of
the No. 6 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Silverado for
the 2005 NCTS season.
"We are very excited to have a proven Truck
Series champion like Ron driving for us next
year," said Kevin Harvick, owner of Kevin Harvick,
Inc. "Ron made a dominate mark in the Truck Series
over a five-year-span and brought a lot of
attention and enthusiasm to the sport. We can't
wait to add that unique combination to our program
at KHI."
Hornaday's Truck Series record is impeccable. He
compiled two championships, 26 wins, 65 top-five
finishes, 93 top-10 finishes, and 13 poles in 125
starts. The Palmdale, Calif., native still holds
NCTS records for wins, a 20% start/victory ratio,
and a 70% winning percentage in
green-white-checkered finishes.
"It is really cool to be driving for Kevin
Harvick, Inc.," said Hornaday. "I raced against
the GM Goodwrench truck for years and for me to be
its driver is an honor. Dale Earnhardt gave me my
first opportunity to showcase my talent and to be
part of the Goodwrench family is incredible."
It seems almost ironic for Hornaday to be driving
for Harvick, when it was the veteran who helped
the young driver from Bakersfield, Calf., get his
start. "I helped Kevin with a place to stay and
made a few calls, but Kevin made his own career,"
added Hornaday. "He has proven to be one of the
superstars of NASCAR and what he has built in such
a short time at KHI is awesome. I think this is
the best ride in the Truck Series and I'm honored
to drive it."
GM Goodwrench is no stranger to the NASCAR Truck
Series. During their five years of participation
(1995-1999), they scored repeated success with
star drivers Mike Skinner and Jay Sauter. Their
impressive numbers included 17 poles and 20 wins
in 123 combined starts. In addition, Skinner gave
GM Goodwrench their only NCTS championship during
the circuit's inaugural season in 1995.
"Ron Hornaday is the Truck Series plain and
simple," said Sue Seaglund, Event Marketing
Manager for GMSPO. "Nobody has come close to
capturing the NASCAR Truck Series fans the way
Hornaday has. The chance to have him as the
driver of the GM Goodwrench Silverado was
impossible to pass up. We expect big things from
Ron both on and off the track."
This coming together of a superstar Truck Series
veteran, young and vibrant Truck team owner, and
dedicated sponsor will certainly add another
element to one of the most exciting series NASCAR
has to offer. |
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