Hornaday returns to Nashville
in search of elusive Gibson guitar
Race No. 15: Nashville 300 TV: FX 7:00
p.m.*
Nashville Superspeedway- Nashville, TN. RADIO: MRN 7:00
p.m.*
Distance: 1.33-miles
*All times are local
NOTES:
* Back to the Future
Ron Hornaday and the No. 2 ACDelco Chevrolet return to Nashville
Superspeedway looking to improve on their 16th place finish back in April.
The team battled an "aero-tight" condition during the spring race, which
prompted the team to bring a new car to the 1.33-mile superspeedway this
week. "We finally got the car good near the end of the race, but we had
lost too much track position," said Hornaday. He finished the race one lap
down to the winner, David Green.
* "Juke Box Hero"
So far in 2003, Hornaday's attempts at winning a guitar have been
squandered. He failed to capture the Gibson guitar at Nashville
Superspeedway in April and then just missed a Taylor guitar for winning the
pole at Nazareth (PA) Speedway, where he qualified third. The guitar trophy
has become an important goal in Hornaday's career. Hornaday's daughter
Amanda (17), a talented pianist, has picked up playing guitar and nothing
would make him more happy than having a trophy the whole family could enjoy.
"I have never wanted to win a trophy more in my racing career," said
Hornaday. "I really want the Sam Bass (designed) guitar!"
* "Here he comes...Eyes on him"
The ACDelco Chevrolet has really improved the qualifying efforts
over the last six races. After just three top-10 starts in the first eight
races, Hornaday has now qualified in the top-10, six consecutive times. The
last time the team qualified outside the top-10 was at Nashville
Superspeedway in April, where he qualified 14th.
* Four Hornaday NBS starts on the wall. Take one down...drive it
around
This weekend's Nashville 300 marks Hornaday's 97th start in the
NASCAR Busch Series. Hornaday is scheduled to make his 100th start July 4th,
2003, at Daytona International Speedway.
No. 2 ACDelco Chevrolet driver Ron Hornaday on Nashville Superspeedway
What has the ACDelco team done differently for the return trip to Nashville
Superspeedway?
"We are bringing a different car that I know will be a lot better on race
day. We really have learned a great deal since that race. I think Rick
(Viers) and the guys have learned my driving style now and so the setups we
put under the car really suit my style. This is a much better race team
coming to Nashville. On a scale of one to ten, last April we were a six.
This time I think we are a nine. We aren't quite a ten yet, but I think we
are very close. And I owe it all to the guys on this ACDelco team. They
have been working their guts out and it is really paying off."
Ron Hornaday is currently fifth in the NASCAR Busch Series Point Standings.
The No.2 ACDelco Chevrolet is 150 points out of first place.
