Pilot – Doug Horne was just 18 years old, he road his VRod Destroyer for the first time February 25, 2006 at Cecil County Dragway. He was preparing to compete at Gainesville Florida the following weekend, where he qualified 30th. Since that time he has gain experience and respect for the bikes and their riders. He finished his 2006 season 7th in the VRod Destroyer division.  Douglas jumped to the Pro Fuel class in 2007 with a Nitro Burning, Mike Romine built bike and he landed in runner up.  It was at the age of  20, Douglas collected his first National Championship in the Pro Fuel category in 2008.  You'll see Douglas with PF 1 plates at AHDRA this coming year.   Back in Aberdeen Maryland Doug works as a crew leader for his father’s concrete company. 

Crew Chief - NHRA Pro Stock Buell- Bob Taft - Owner/Operator of RATS Whole Place in Decataer Illinois, Bob is a vetearn racer and tuner for longer than Douglas has been alive.  Long time crew chief to Junion Pippin, Bob adds a walth of experience for both the tuning and prep of the bike and Douglas for all situations, making for a very easy transition from the Nitro bike to the Pro Stock bike.

Crew - Jim Brown - worked with Bob on Junior Pippin's Buell.  Jim is very precise in setting up the clutch and maintaining the valve springs at the track.  Douglas stated that Jim is extremely thorough and it make him  very comfortable with the bike knowing everything has been checked.

Crew Chief - Nitro Harley- Rex Harris a master tuner and fuel system pioneer in the Nitro Harley ranks joined the Horne Race team in 2007 with the addition of a Mike Romine built 150 cubic inch Nitro Harley bike.

Crew Chief/Owner – Steve Horne, Doug’s father thought the idea of a father-son race team would be a great way for the two of them to do something together. He and Doug maintain the VRod Destroyer bike, and Steve works with Rex on the Pro Fuel bike.  Steve also aids Doug at the line on each pass of both bikes. He’s the glue that holds this team together.