Johnny Benson News

Stremme? Mayfield to Haas? UPDATE 2 Mayfield in the #66 NOW:

Stremme? Mayfield to Haas? UPDATE 2 Mayfield in the #66 NOW:

October 22, 2007
hearing that both David Stremme, currently driving the #40 Dodge for Chip Ganassi [but out of a job at the end of 2007] has also talked to Haas CNC Racing about driving for them in 2008; also hearing that Jeremy Mayfield, currently driving the #36 Toyota for Bill Davis

Benson to MWR in ’08? UPDATE: JB interested

Benson to MWR in ’08? UPDATE: JB interested

October 19, 2007
On Sunday's SPEED/tv's Speed Report, it was reported by Bob Dilner that there were many candidates for the vacant seat for the third Michael Waltrip Racing team among them; Johnny Benson.(10-14-2007) UPDATE: SPEED/tv's Trackside Live, talked to both Johnny Benson and

Benson to MWR in ’08?

Benson to MWR in ’08?

October 15, 2007
On Sunday's SPEED/tv's Speed Report, it was reported by Bob Dilner that there were many candidates for the vacant seat for the third Michael Waltrip Racing team among them; Johnny Benson.(10-15-2007)

Trip Bruce to stand in as Mayfield’s crew chief:

Trip Bruce to stand in as Mayfield’s crew chief:

September 7, 2007
Trip Bruce, crew chief for Johnny Benson at Bill Davis Racing will serve as the crew chief for Jeremy Mayfield in the Nextel Cup races this weekend at Richmond and next weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. Bruce replaces BDR's Joe Lax, who was suspended

Benson to run Late Model race at Berlin:

Benson to run Late Model race at Berlin:

September 4, 2007
Johnny Benson, winner of the last two Truck Series events will be racing his #10 Late Model car at Berlin Raceway located in Marne, MI on Saturday, September 8th. Racing actions starts at 7:00pm.( Berlin Raceway)(9-4-2007)

Benson wins “The Chet” at Berlin:

Benson wins “The Chet” at Berlin:

August 16, 2007
In his first visit to Berlin Raceway this season, Johnny Benson proved that he still knows his way around the historic race track, edging out Billy Shotko to claim victory in the $5,000-to-win "The Chet". [It was the third time Benson has won the annual race in the

Nine teams test at Iowa:

Nine teams test at Iowa:

July 5, 2007
Nine teams from the Craftsman Truck Series were at the Iowa Speedway for testing on Thursday. Craftsman Truck points leader Mike Skinner was at the Iowa Speedway. Former Nextel Cup Series regular and Craftsman Truck Series driver Johnny Benson was also in Newton as

Trucks to test spec engine at Martinesville:

Trucks to test spec engine at Martinesville:

June 23, 2007
Bill Davis Racing and Roush Fenway Racing each will test a truck at Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR on Monday. Davis said the teams will use a spec engine as NASCAR explores the possibility of making all the engines the same for the Craftsman Truck series at some

Trucks to test spec engine at Martinesville:

Trucks to test spec engine at Martinesville:

June 23, 2007
Bill Davis Racing and Roush Fenway Racing each will test a truck at Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR on Monday [June 25th]. Davis said the teams will use a spec engine as NASCAR explores the possibility of making all the engines the same for the Craftsman Truck series

Benson in for Yeley in Busch event:

Benson in for Yeley in Busch event:

June 19, 2007
Johnny Benson is scheduled to compete at Milwaukee in the Busch race Saturday. He will be driving the #1 James Finch / Phoenix Racing machine sponsored by Miccosukee Resort Gaming.(JohnnyBenson.com)(6-19-2007)

Johnny Benson in the #1 at Milwaukee:

Johnny Benson in the #1 at Milwaukee:

June 18, 2007
Johnny Benson is scheduled to compete at Milwaukee in the Busch race Saturday. He will be driving the #1 James Finch / Phoenix Racing machine sponsored by Miccosukee Resort Gaming.(JohnnyBenson.com)(6-18-2007)

Double Duty Drivers at Milwaukee: UPDATE:

Double Duty Drivers at Milwaukee: UPDATE:

June 18, 2007
The distance between The Milwaukee Mile and Infineon Raceway will keep #1-J.J. Yeley from maintaining his full-time status in the NASCAR Busch Series. Instead, Ron Hornaday Jr. will drive the #1 Miccosukee Resorts Chevy at Milwaukee. Additionally, #99-David Reutimann

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Milwaukee:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Milwaukee:

June 18, 2007
Aaron Fike was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 16 Michigan 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Fike finished 17th and claimed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the seventh time in 10 races this season. Fike leads Tim Sauter by

Benson to drive ISMA Super Modified at Toledo:

Benson to drive ISMA Super Modified at Toledo:

June 7, 2007
Johnny Benson is slated to be at the wheel of an ISMA Super Modified for the All American Coach Fastest Short Track Show in the World on Friday evening, June 15 at Toledo Speedway. Details surrounding Benson's ride for the event to be announced.(arcaracing.com)(6-7

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes:

May 29, 2007
Kevin Hamlin was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 26 Ohio 250 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Hamlin scored a 10th-place finish, his first top-10 of the 2007 season. He grabbed Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the first time this season. Aaron Fike