The end first: Ron Hornaday Jr. zoomed in his No. 33 VFW.org Chevrolet to a fourth consecutive Camping World Truck Series victory, becoming the first truck driver to perform the feat.
Yes, he made history in Friday night’s AAA Insurance 200 at O’Reilly Raceway Park.
“This was special,” Hornaday said.
It was a reasonable, clear ending, for sure. Indianapolis Star
Hornaday led coming out of a caution with 10 laps remaining in the AAA Insurance 200 Friday night at O’Reilly Raceway Park, but Skinner quickly made it a two-car race to the finish.
“I didn’t think I could hold my breath that many laps, but I did,” he said.
The three-time series champion had previously won at Milwaukee, Memphis and Kentucky. He credited his Kevin Harvick, Inc. teammates for his success.
“This is unbelievable,” Hornaday said. “This just says what this team’s all about.”
Hornaday and Skinner ran side-by side several times in the final laps. At one point, Hornaday felt his chance for the win slipping away.
NASCAR Truck Series: AAA Insurance 200 - Race Results
“That one time, my left front tire was at his door, and I thought he had us,” Hornaday said. “I just drove down in the corner, and I don’t know if he got loose getting in or whatever, but it rolled me back by him.” The Associated Press
“Four in a row, man that’s cool,” Hornaday said. “Three has been done, but to do this says a lot.”
Hornaday, who won his championships in 1996, ‘98 and 2007, respectively, also extended his series record to 44 career victories. He has posted five victories this year.
“We didn’t have the best truck, but I really wanted that fourth one so bad,” he added.
With the victory, Hornaday increased his points lead to 174 over new second- place holder Skinner.
“I don’t like to finish second any more than any one else does, but it was a good points night,” Skinner said.
Aric Almirola and Dennis Setzer, who also took on new tires late in the race, finished third and fourth, respectively, while Braun completed the top-five. MiamiHerald.com
Kyle Busch, who had already made one pit stop, took the lead from Hornaday on Lap 97 and led 49 consecutive laps until Bodine overtook him on Lap 146. Hornaday passed Busch two laps later on the inside in Turn 1. Busch finished 10th. NASCAR.com
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