Community Cares Ron Hornaday Sr.

Today, Sunday, Dec. 21st, 2008, the Hornaday Family has lost their Hero, their father, Ron Hornaday, Sr. He lost his fight to cancer. "Our father was the inspiration to all of us and was a True Champion to the very end. We will miss him so very much but it is a comfort to know that he is now with his beloved wife and our mother, Helen where he wanted to be." "We love you Dad, The Entire Hornaday Family" Condolences can be left at www.ronhornaday.com Born- January 13, 1931 Hometown- San Fernando, California Died- December 21, 2008 NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Series champion (1963, 1964) NASCAR Cup Series Statistics 17 races run over 10 years Best Cup Position- 45th - 1955 (Grand National) First Race- 1955 Arizona State Fairgrounds (Phoenix) Last Race- 1973 Tuborg 400 (Riverside) He raced at Saugus Speedway for several years, driving the #97 "Galpin Motors 1957 Ford. He also raced on the West Coast of the United States in the Pacific Coast Late Model series (now the NASCAR Camping World West Grand National Series ) in 1956. He began winning races a few years later, and he finished second in the 1962 season championship behind Eddie Gray. He won the season points championship in 1963, and he repeated as champion in 1964. In his Pacific Coast Late Model career he had 13 victories. Hornaday, Sr. was a true racing icon and will truly be missed! Source: Scott Lynch (Webmaster Ron Hornaday Jr.)

Prayers and Support For Ron Hornaday Sr.

• Nathalie Arnaud
  hello
• Gary & Tami
  Ron, Lindy & family- We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron Sr. We lost another Saugus legend. I've known the Hornaday/ Foster family all my life. My parents drove ambulance when both of Ron Sr & Bill raced Saugus. And of course when we raced with JR & Mark we became friends again.
• Marjie Schwartz
  Ron, Lindy and to the rest of the Hornaday family. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to you all.
• Raymond Hooper III
  the deapest sympothy from all the hooper rest in peace
• Beth & John King
  Ron, Lindy and Family, we are sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs from the Northwest.
• Ricky Dale Hooper
  My condolences to the Hornaday family.
• howard hart
  God bless you the Hornaday family. The legacy is going to continue. Our heavnly father has promised us that as we turn to him for strength he will be there to help hold us up. We'll be praying for you and look forward to seeing you at Irwindale/ <>< howard hart mroa
• Nick and Lauri Jennings
  Ron, Lindy and Family We will always remember your father Ron Sr. as a corner stone of stockcar racing in the west. He will be truly missed, words cannot convey.
• Bert & Jane Boeckmann
  How do you say “good bye” to a man who was such an integral part of your life for so many years? Not only was Ron a very close friend, in fact, he was more like a brother. He was a very important member of the team which built Galpin Ford into the #1 volume Ford Dealership in the World! He brought Galpin Ford popularity in those early racing years when he brought home the winning trophies. And he continued to bring respect and admiration to Galpin by his on-going commitment and dedication for more than 40 years - from February 1955 to December 1995. He shall be dearly missed. But we don’t say “good bye”, we say “so long, dear friend, until that day when we shall all be reunited and live forever in peace with our Lord”. Bert and Jane
• sharon hooper
  i lite a candle at chuch and prayed for the horandays iam so sorry for your loss . love you all very much sharon
• Ray
  Our condolences to the Hornaday family. Ray Racine - Tucson Raceway Park spotter coordinator
• GILBERT CONTRERAS
  Ron and Family ,i am so sorry to hear about your loss ,my thoughts and condolences go to everyone.
• Bernie Hilber
  Our sincere condolences to Ron And Lindy. The Hornadays and Fosters were always the Life of the Infield from Saugus to PIR. Sr was always there for Ron no mater what happened. He will be missed.
• Larry
  I miss the days at Mesa marin and Phoenix when the party was at Camp Hornaday. Ron,Lindy and Family your in my prayers. Godspeed Sr.
• Randy Franks
  Ron and family it is with much sorrow to hear of your Fathers passing. Watching him race with the likes of Eddy Gray, Ray Johnstone, Jim Cook, Stan Scheidecker and others inspired me to a career in motorsports. Thanks Ron Sr. for the memories! Take your rightful place in the lineup of the Greats
• Donie Butts
  Ron and Family, I was So sorry to hear about his Passing, We are saying Lots of prayers for your family, GodSpeed Ron Sr
• chris ippolito
  condolences from the whole Ippolito family
• Scott Rueschenberg
  Ron, Lindy and Family. Eileen and I are truley sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers this holiday season.
• Tom Henkel (cajon fire/rescue)
  Ron Jr.,Lindy and Family, Wow another legend has left the racing world. You have done the family proud with your acomplishments in the racing world. you made your daddy proud. May your memories be many and your sorrows few, and may God Speed
• DAVID ROCKWELL
  Wow, what a shock, i think i may stop answering the phone, nothing but bad news as of late. at age eleven our family started going to Saugus Speedway and guess what? the year was 1965! the year that Ron won the championship in the famous Galpin Ford sponsored maroon #97 under the guidence of the very knowledgeable Leon Ruther. i was instantly drawn to that car and especially the driver as he was so smooth and every move was very calculated. as anyone who attended Saugus in those days knows, Ron won a lot of races. every week we went into the pits after the races to talk to Ron and i would always ask him to autograph the latest picture of him usually purchased that night. i will never forget the first time i met him, he was so friendly even on the rare occasion that things did not go so well. i wish that i had a color picture of his car. at the age of 15 i purchased a 1957 ford novice car that had ran at Saugus.guess what number i picked? 597 of course. perhaps i have rattled on a bit to long however i felt the need to just say how much i admired the man, the race car and of of course his abilities on the track and his friendship. it goes without saying that i will miss him to the degree that words just cant describe. and to Ron jr.,the entire Hornaday family, my prayers are with you all and MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
• amee blue
  Thoughts and prayers are with you, The Hornaday family. Please accept my deepest condolences. Rest in Peace Ron Sr.
• scott sherriff
  condolences to the hornaday family. best wishes to all.
• DAVE REEVES
  RON,LINDY & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD.MAY HE REST IN PEACE . GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
• John LaFever
  Ron your father was one of the true racing legends and I know you have honorably carried on his legacy and made him truly proud. He will be missed, but we will see him in you! My condolences go out to all. God bless each and everyone!
• Ron and Dena Daniel
  Ron, Lindy and family we are truely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
• Ron & Wendy Zajicek
  To the whole Hornaday family we send our deepest condolences. We hope your father's memories give you comfort at this time.
• Burry Dolbeare
  My utmost condolences to the entire Hornaday family and God Speed to you all.
• Joe Doellefeld
  May He and your Mom, rest in prideful peace. All of us at Stateline Speedway, will keep your family in our prayers.
• Jon Christensen
  Ron and the intire Hornaday family,iam sorry to hear this,,My condolences go out to you.
• Joe Nava
  Ron, Lindy and Family. My family's thought and prayers go out to you at this time.
• Jack O'Neal
  I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire Hornaday family.
• michael mulder
  my condolences to ron and his family. truly an icon, again, my condolences.

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