Johnny Benson News

Busch still shopping Benson: UPDATE Crew Chiefs in place at KBM:

Busch still shopping Benson: UPDATE Crew Chiefs in place at KBM:

January 11, 2010
Kyle Busch said Saturday that he's still trying to sign a sponsor so that 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Johnny Benson can run full time this season in a third Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota Tundra. "We're still working on sponsorship projects for Johnny

Media selects top drivers, top race of decade in National Series – Truck Series results:

Media selects top drivers, top race of decade in National Series – Truck Series results:

December 21, 2009
With the recently completed 2009 season closing out another decade of NASCAR racing, media members have selected the top drivers and top races of the decade for all three national series as voted upon in a poll on NASCARMedia.com. Ron Hornaday Jr. was picked as the

Kyle Busch Motorsports announces two full-time teams; if sponsorship found – third with Benson: UPDATE Exide as possible sponsor denied:

Kyle Busch Motorsports announces two full-time teams; if sponsorship found – third with Benson: UPDATE Exide as possible sponsor denied:

December 12, 2009
In a press conference held live on SPEED, Kyle Busch announced today that he will enter two Toyota Tundras full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series beginning in 2010. Busch will pilot the #18 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming Toyota Tundra whenever the Camping World

Kyle Busch press conference Friday UPDATE Benson & Exide in the mix?

Kyle Busch press conference Friday UPDATE Benson & Exide in the mix?

December 9, 2009
Kyle Busch plans to hold a press conference to announce the newly formed Kyle Busch Motorsports on Friday, December 11, 2009. The press conference will air on SPEEDtv beginning at 2:00pm Eastern. Rick Allen will host.(12-7-2009) UPDATE: Kyle Busch is expected to announce

Rick Ren leaving KHI? UPDATE 4 Ren gone from KHI – to Kyle Busch Motorsports; confirmed:

Rick Ren leaving KHI? UPDATE 4 Ren gone from KHI – to Kyle Busch Motorsports; confirmed:

December 4, 2009
We've been hearing quite regularly for the last few weeks that crew chief Rick Ren will leave Kevin Harvick Inc. at the end of the season. He's rumored to be heading to Kyle Busch's new team to serve in a general manager type role. Kyle Busch is expected to start a

Benson helping out with Snowball Derby team UPDATE:

Benson helping out with Snowball Derby team UPDATE:

November 29, 2009
Coopersville's Tim Steele has put together the ultimate dream team when it comes to local short-track stock car racing. Steele, a retired three-time ARCA champion who now is a car owner, is pulling out all the stops to win the prestigious Snowball Derby. The 300-lap

Busch’s truck team “not looking good,” maybe back to Ballew in 2010 UPDATE 2: KB Motorsports to run after all?

Busch’s truck team “not looking good,” maybe back to Ballew in 2010 UPDATE 2: KB Motorsports to run after all?

November 23, 2009
During a testing session for the upcoming Snowball Derby [Dec. 2-6] at Five Flags Speedway located in Pensacola, Florida, I had the opportunity to ask Kyle Busch how things were progressing with the truck team he's been trying to put together. Q: You and your truck

Toyota marks milestone at Miami – 150th NCWTS race:

Toyota marks milestone at Miami – 150th NCWTS race:

November 20, 2009
When the green flag waves to start Friday night's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, it will mark the 150th race for Toyota in the series since the beginning of the 2004 season. During the past six years, Tundra drivers have recorded

Toyota takes fourth straight NCWTS Manufacturer’s title:

Toyota takes fourth straight NCWTS Manufacturer’s title:

November 1, 2009
When Kyle Busch crossed the finish line first Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway, it enabled Toyota to clinch its fourth consecutive NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) manufacturer's championship. Toyota has won the NCWTS manufacturer's championship each year

Benson, Con-way Freight & Busch in 2010? UPDATE Con-way moving to NNS with Braun:

Benson, Con-way Freight & Busch in 2010? UPDATE Con-way moving to NNS with Braun:

October 13, 2009
During Sunday night's Speed Report on SPEEDtv, Ray Dunlap reported that word in the garage has it that Johnny Benson has secured the Con-way Freight sponsorship for 2010. Dunlap also said that he's hearing there may be ownership in the team by the name of Kyle Busch

Dover Rookie Notes:

Dover Rookie Notes:

September 23, 2009
Justin Allgaier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Allgaier posted an eighth-place finish, his 11th top-10 of the season. He grabbed top rookie honors for the eighth time in 2009. At least

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 18, 2009
Sept, 18 -- 2004: Ricky Craven, a two-time winner in the Cup Series, makes his debut in the Truck Series, finishing 31st in the Sylvania 200 at New Hampshire. His day ends after 82 laps because of an accident. Travis Kvapil gets the win, followed by Jack Sprague and

Benson in TV booth for 3 truck races:

Benson in TV booth for 3 truck races:

September 1, 2009
Johnny Benson, reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, will join Rick Allen and Phil Parsons in the SPEED booth for three upcoming NCTWS races. Benson will offer analysis in place of Michael Waltrip, whose NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driving duties conflict

Crawford’s #14-Ford to display Idealease logo for Chicago race:

Crawford’s #14-Ford to display Idealease logo for Chicago race:

August 26, 2009
Circle Bar Racing is proud to display the Idealease logo on the bed top and rear quarter panels of its #14 truck this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Idealease, which has served the truck leasing and rental industry since 1982, offers truck leasing, contract maintenance

Ince back in NASCAR:

Ince back in NASCAR:

August 26, 2009
former Roush Racing crew chief James Ince, who "retired" after the 2006 season, is now coming back as the GM/Director of Race Operations for a new truck team. It's also Ince's intention to run 18 additional Sprint Cup races [assuming in 2010?]. Ince worked with Mark