Doug Horne, one of 21 Pro Stock Bike entrants for the NHRA Southern Nationals, has withdrawn from competition due to a death in the family.

This was reported in a press release issued by Horne's engine builder Matt Smith on Thursday afternoon.

“Doug Horne’s grandfather, Eldon Budnick, passed away last weekend and he will not be racing this weekend,” said Matt Smith.  “Angie and I and all of us at Matt Smith Racing send condolences to Doug and his family for their loss.”