Johnny Benson News

Truck team financial burden for Busch: UPDATE More from BuschBenson in #18 at Texas:

Truck team financial burden for Busch: UPDATE More from BuschBenson in #18 at Texas:

May 21, 2010
For [Kyle] Busch, his pending nuptials and bride to be are the least of his financial worries. The price of owning a truck team is making Busch seriously reconsider if he should've ever become a NASCAR truck team owner. "The wedding, she's got a budget, so she's done

Benson returns to #15 at Dover:

Benson returns to #15 at Dover:

May 10, 2010
Johnny Benson will make his third start with Billy Ballew Motorsports this week at Dover International Speedway. His relationship with BBM has proven to be a successful one, as the Grand Rapids, Mich., native drove the #15 Red Top Auto Auction Toyota to a fifth-place

Kansas images added:

Kansas images added:

May 6, 2010
Added a few images following the Kansas race; #2-Ken Schrader, E-Z-GO Chevy; #81-David Starr, PC*Miler Toyota; #15-Johnny Benson, Red Top Collector Car Auction Toyota; #10-Jennifer Jo Cobb, MarkOne.com Ford, #63-Jack Smith, MB Motorsports Ford, #29-Brad Keselowski

Darlington Rookie Notes:

Darlington Rookie Notes:

May 5, 2010
James Buescher was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the BUBBA Burger 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Buescher scored a 12th-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the second time this season. Brian Scott leads Buescher by five points (92-87) in the

Hornaday, Bodine & Skinner to take part in Hall of Fame ceremony UPDATE 2 Add Johnny Benson to the list; also, Jack Sprague:

Hornaday, Bodine & Skinner to take part in Hall of Fame ceremony UPDATE 2 Add Johnny Benson to the list; also, Jack Sprague:

May 5, 2010
Three former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champions are among those who will represent the trucks in the Grand Opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame May 11 in Charlotte. Ron Hornaday Jr., Todd Bodine (#30 Toyota) and Mike Skinner, three of the series' original drivers

Generations of NASCAR Luminaries to Attend Grand Opening:

Generations of NASCAR Luminaries to Attend Grand Opening:

May 3, 2010
NASCAR Hall of Fame officials released the names of NASCAR drivers, owners and executives planning to participate in the Tuesday, May 11 grand opening of the 150,000-square-foot facility in uptown Charlotte, N.C. As part of the historic day, 15 lucky customers will

Benson racing Kansas & Dover: UPDATE 2 returning to the #15 for Ballew:

Benson racing Kansas & Dover: UPDATE 2 returning to the #15 for Ballew:

April 22, 2010
Johnny Benson.com Message Board says Benson will be racing at Kansas and Dover...more news to come.(JohnnyBenson.com)(4-17-2010) UPDATE: Johnny Benson is returning behind the wheel of the #15 Toyota Tundra for two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) events, Billy

Benson to return to Berlin Raceway:

Benson to return to Berlin Raceway:

April 16, 2010
Berlin Raceway is proud to announce that former NASCAR Champion Johnny Benson, Jr. will compete at the track on Saturday, May 8. Benson will drive the #51 NOS Energy Drink Toyota Camry for NASCAR star Kyle Busch, in preparation for the June 15 special. The Grand Rapids

Images added:

Images added:

April 7, 2010
A few images added from Nashville including; #18-Kyle Busch, Dollar General Toyota; #2-Kevin Harvick, Charter Communications Chevy; #23-Jason White, Gunbroker.com Dodge; #3-Austin Dillon, Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevy; #48-DelGrosso/Rockingham Speedway Chevy. A couple

ESPN/Racing Resources — Weekly Rundown:

ESPN/Racing Resources — Weekly Rundown:

March 29, 2010
*Kevin Harvick won the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway. It was Harvick's eighth series victory in his 103rd career start. He's won the last four races that he has started. It was his 54th career NASCAR win, which ties him with Lee Petty for 11th all-time. Harvick

Bodine, Benson headline TRD truck test at MMS:

Bodine, Benson headline TRD truck test at MMS:

March 19, 2010
Coordinated by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), eight of the top Toyota teams on the Camping World Truck Series circuit congregated inside Motor Mile Speedway Tuesday for a daylong test session in preparation for the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 27.

Benson to run Martinsville: UPDATE 2 Confirmed; Benson/Wallace next two Red Top to sponsor:

Benson to run Martinsville: UPDATE 2 Confirmed; Benson/Wallace next two Red Top to sponsor:

March 16, 2010
According to a post by Johnny Benson's sister Barb on the JB Message Board, Benson will be racing at Martinsville...press release with details to be released soon.(JohnnyBenson.com)(3-12-2010) UPDATE: Hearing that Johnny Benson will be driving the #15 for Billy Ballew

Benson’s future still unclear:

Benson’s future still unclear:

March 6, 2010
2008 Camping World Truck Series champ Johnny Benson strolled briskly behind pit road Friday afternoon, sporting regular clothes with no emblem, looking more like a media member than a racing ace. After running well for the #95 Team Gill Racing team in Daytona, fellow

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

Atlanta Rookie Notes:

March 4, 2010
#37-Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Feb. 28 Shelby American at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, posting a 36th-place finish. Conway leads Terry Cook by 19 points (22-3) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the March 7 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta

Benson to Team Gill Racing for Daytona UPDATE other races with TGR?

Benson to Team Gill Racing for Daytona UPDATE other races with TGR?

January 22, 2010
Team Gill Racing announced today that 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, Johnny Benson, will be debuting their #95 Ford F-150 in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 NCWTS event at Daytona, February 12, 2010. TGR will be competing in all 25 Camping World