Johnny Benson, reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion who was injured June 13 in a Super Modified race at Berlin Raceway, joined guest host Mike Joy Sunday night on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain on SPEEDtv. Benson discussed his injuries and recovery, as well as his search for a Truck Series ride.
Q-Joy: What are the doctors saying as far as when you might be able to get back in a race car?
A-Benson: “We’ve had arguments on this I’d say it’s going to be about three weeks and some say a lot more. I’ll have to cross that bridge when it happens. Right now I don’t have a ride so it doesn’t really matter when I can get back in or not. If I talk to the right people and maybe get some great opportunities, which I think will come along here in the very near future, hopefully I’ll be ready for it when it happens.”
Q-Joy: Is there a chance we’ll see you in a Truck this year should funding and a sponsor come along or a team need to make a change?
A-Benson: “Hopefully, in the very near future we’ll be able to do something. I’ve got a couple of things working. Just like anything else, like in the 1 (truck), it’s so sponsor-driven, it’s very easy to be pulled out of your ride if someone brings you money. So, it’s just one parts of the sport right now. But I think being the past champion, it won’t be where I’m sidelined too long. Just looking forward to the future. I’m pretty optimistic about what it can bring us and I’m actually very excited about some of the things we’ve talked about. In the long run, this is going to be a better thing.”
[Complete interview transcript can be found on SPEEDtv.com.](6-22-2009)
