Johnny Benson News

Six Drivers

Six Drivers

November 17, 2003
who won in 2002 did not win a race in 2003, the drivers: #0-Ward Burton [who had won at least one race the last three years], #40-Sterling Marlin [2 year streak], #21-Ricky Rudd [2 year streak], #6-Mark Martin, #42-Jamie McMurray and #10-Johnny Benson.(11-17-2003)

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Homestead:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Homestead:

November 16, 2003
We had a "Yogi-ism" come true today.....it's not over till it's over. If you left Homestead-Miami Speedway after mile 399 of today's Ford 400, you don't know who won. Bill Elliott came up with a flat right rear coming off turn 2 of lap 267 and Bobby Labonte (who was

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

November 13, 2003
A combination deal might land Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and his son Shane Hmiel, a Busch Series driver, at Petty Enterprises in 2004. Steve worked for the Pettys early in his Winston Cup career. Shane was supposed to drive the #43 Dodge

Cup Testing at Homestead, Quotes and some Speeds:

Cup Testing at Homestead, Quotes and some Speeds:

November 13, 2003
Moving at speeds approaching 180 mph, Winston Cup Series drivers took to the NEW Homestead-Miami Speedway and its state-of-the-art, 20-degree, variable banking for the first time today. The drivers were busy preparing for Sunday's Ford 400, the season-finale for the

Green in the #43 in 2004? UPDATE:

Green in the #43 in 2004? UPDATE:

November 10, 2003
hearing that current #43 Petty Enterprises driver, Jeff Green, has a contract in hand to drive the 43 next year and the team is waiting for his decision.(11-6-2003) UPDATE: hearing that Green may not return to the #43 and head back to the Busch Series and run in the

Green in the #43 in 2004? UPDATE:

Green in the #43 in 2004? UPDATE:

November 10, 2003
hearing that current #43 Petty Enterprises driver, Jeff Green, has a contract in hand to drive the 43 next year and the team is waiting for his decision.(11-6-2003) UPDATE: hearing that Green may not return to the #43 and head back to the Busch Series and run in the

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Rockingham:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Rockingham:

November 9, 2003
Bill Elliott broke a 49 race losing streak this afternoon as he dominated the Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400 at North Carolina Speedway. His 44th career victory (he's 14th all-time) was his first since he won at The Brickyard in August of 2002. And, considering he

Benson to BAM?

Benson to BAM?

November 9, 2003
Fox Sports Nets's NASCAR This Morning reports that if Ken Schrader takes the #30 AOL RCR gig, that Johnny Benson couild end up in the #49 BAM Racing Dodge in 2004, and Benson is supposedly the front runner if Cal Wells starts a 2nd team to join #32-Ricky Craven in

More on the Hendrick/MBV/MB2 relationship:

More on the Hendrick/MBV/MB2 relationship:

November 3, 2003
Rick Hendrick's engineering brain trust is working overtime to help the Johnny Benson-Jay Frye-James Rocco team make it to the top 25 in the final standings, because that's the cutoff mark for NASCAR's special financial plans, including the TV plan. Hendrick officials

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE 3:

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE 3:

October 29, 2003
NASCAR has picked [2004 Cup] rookie Scott Wimmer and Johnny Benson for Goodyear's Homestead tire test. The choice of Wimmer has raised eyebrows in the Winston Cup garage because Bill Davis' new driver has virtually no Cup experience. Goodyear is under the gun - it

Some Benson Stuff:

Some Benson Stuff:

October 29, 2003
Johnny Benson will have at least one solid option for 2004. Cal Wells is hoping -- contingent upon sponsorship -- to start a second team. Atop the list of driving candidates for the possible second PPI Motorsports team is Benson. Ricky Craven currently drives Wells

Raines to the #30? UPDATE 2 on the #30 – Benson? Dixon? Andretti?:

Raines to the #30? UPDATE 2 on the #30 – Benson? Dixon? Andretti?:

October 27, 2003
One new name being mentioned for the #30 seat is that of Tony Raines, who is completing his Winston Cup rookie season in the #74 Chevrolets owned by BACE Motorsports. America Online has another year on its deal, so team owner Richard Childress needs a driver who'll

Petty asks Inman to help out:

Petty asks Inman to help out:

October 25, 2003
Kyle Petty won't discuss reports he may be interested in hiring Robbie Loomis or Steve Hmiel to help run Petty Enterprises, but Petty says he has tried to lure Dale Inman out of retirement to become an adviser. "We need someone, we know that," Petty says. "I asked

Ince helping out in Winston West:

Ince helping out in Winston West:

October 25, 2003
hearing former #10 MB2 Motorsports crew chief will be heading out west, consulting for Performance Motorsports, and driver Steve Portenga at Fontana, CA next weekend, trying to win the race and help them capture the Winston West Championship [no idea what the WInston

Hendrick buying the #01 and half of the #10? UPDATE Denied:

Hendrick buying the #01 and half of the #10? UPDATE Denied:

October 24, 2003
hearing Hendrick Motorsports/Rick Hendrick may be purchasing the #01-US Army MB2 team and half of the #10 MBV Valvoline team. Joe Nemechek drives the #01 Pontiac and Scott Riggs will drive the #10 Valvoline Pontiac in 2004. Johnny Benson is the current driver.(10-24