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TRUCKS: Ren Knows What it Takes to Win at ORP
Written by: SPEED Staff
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07/24/2008 - 02:45 PM
Indianapolis, In.
 
Ron Hornaday, Rick Ren and team celebrate in victory lane at O'Reilly Raceway Park in 2007. (Jerry Markland/Getty Images Photo) ยป More Photos

Championship Crew Chief Rick Ren will be heading into familiar territory this weekend. The Danville, Illinois native grew up just across the Indiana state line, not far from what he calls his “home tracks.”

The experienced crew chief has 33 years of racing under his belt and plenty of success to show for it, including leading his driver Ron Hornaday Jr. to a third NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship last season.

The two and their team look to defend their 2007 win at ORP this weekend.

“Last year I won at ORP with Hornaday and that was big for me,” said Ren. “We had a great truck and Ron drove the wheels off of it.”

The win was even a little more special coming so close to home.

“Anytime you win at Indy, whether it be at the Brickyard or ORP, it’s a big deal,” said Ren. “There is so
much history there and it’s a place that every driver, crew chief and crew member wants to win at; it’s a very prestigious win.”

Ren thinks his team has a good shot to wind up in Victory Lane this Friday night.

“ORP is one those tracks that fits Ron Hornaday’s driving style perfectly,” he said. “It’s almost all about the driver at this track, but the truck has to be set up so your driver can be aggressive. The drivers that are aggressive are able to make their way up to the front at ORP.”

OFFICIAL ENTRY LIST: O'Reilly Raceway Park

EVENT SCHEDULE: O'Reilly Raceway Park

SOURCE: NASCAR Communications
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