Hornaday was more than just a driver; he was a throwback to an era when heart, hustle, and horsepower ruled. He had his stint with Dale Earnhardt’s DEI and racked up championships in 1996 and 1998.

Ron Hornaday Jr. won for the first time at Gateway International Raceway on Saturday, cruising to an easy win over polesitter Dennis Setzer. Hornaday didn't make much headway against points leader ...