Ron Hornaday Jr wins 2 in-a-row! Hornaday dominated the Memphistravel.com 200 for his 2nd consecutive win and back-to-back wins @ Memphis.Hornaday started on the pole, jumped out in front of the field immediately and would go on to lead a race-high 175 of 201 laps, but the race wasn't without drama. With 5 laps to go, an accident between Dennis Setzer and Tayler Malsam brought out the 6th and final caution to set up a green white checker finish. Hornaday Jr had to hold off a hard charging Brian Scott to get the win.
(Photo Credit: John Sommers II/Getty Images)
Last week, Hornaday led 180 of 200 laps @ Milwaukee to score a win on his 51st birthday. This marks his 3rd victory and 2nd consecutive @ Memphis - the first time a driver has ever won 2 in a row there. It's Hornaday's 3rd win of the season and 42nd career.
Scott finished second followed by David Starr and Aric Almirola.
For the (unofficial) race results, click here.
There were 6 cautions for 29 laps and 6 lead changes among 5 drivers:
R. Hornaday Jr. 1-53; T. Bell 54-57; R. Hornaday Jr. 58-112; A. Almirola 113; S. Compton 114; B. Scott 115-134; R. Hornaday Jr. 135-201.
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