Johnny Benson News

Official – Riggs to the #10 in 2004:

Official – Riggs to the #10 in 2004:

October 23, 2003
MBV Motorsports announced today that Scott Riggs has signed a multi-year agreement to drive the #10 Valvoline Pontiac in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, beginning with the 2004 season-opening Daytona 500. The announcement was made by James Rocco, designated team owner

Riggs signed? to drive the #10? UPDATE 3 Riggs to make announcement:

Riggs signed? to drive the #10? UPDATE 3 Riggs to make announcement:

October 21, 2003
hearing Scott Riggs has signed to drive the #10 MBV Valvoline Pontiac in 2004. See past news on the rumor on my #10 Team News and Links page , Hearing Riggs Busch crew chief, Doug Randolph, could be headed to the #10 team with him.(10-15-2003) UPDATE: been told that

Both Hmiels to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson?

Both Hmiels to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson?

October 20, 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

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Martinsville:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Martinsville:

October 19, 2003
Break out the brooms....we've got another sweeper! #24-Jeff Gordon completed the Martinsville Speedway sweep in today's Subway 500 in dominant style. He led 311 of the 500 laps and made it a Hendrick Motorsports 1-2 by finishing a little over one second ahead of teammate

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE:

Tire Testing at Homestead UPDATE:

October 18, 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

Riggs signed? to drive the #10? UPDATE:

Riggs signed? to drive the #10? UPDATE:

October 15, 2003
hearing Scott Riggs has signed to drive the #10 MBV Valvoline Pontiac in 2004. See past news on the rumor on my #10 Team News and Links page , Hearing Riggs Busch crew chief, Doug Randolph, could be headed to the #10 team with him.(10-15-2003) UPDATE: been told that

Update on Benson; shopping around?

Update on Benson; shopping around?

October 13, 2003
hearing that Johnny Benson, current driver of the #10 Valvoline Pontiac has been shopping himself around with Richard Childress Racing [#30], Petty Enterprises [#43] and the possible second team for Cal Wells.(10-13-2003)

Benson out? Riggs In? or Riggs in the #01? UPDATE 3 Benson staying in #10:

Benson out? Riggs In? or Riggs in the #01? UPDATE 3 Benson staying in #10:

October 11, 2003
here is a new one - BGNRacing.com site and NASCAR.com is reporting that 'Besides [Kasey] Kahne, another driver whose name has been heating up the rumor mill is Scott Riggs. The latest chatter has him going to the #10 MBV Motorsports ride, now occupied by Johnny Benson

Ince on leave UPDATE 2 Ince Leaves? Yes:

Ince on leave UPDATE 2 Ince Leaves? Yes:

October 7, 2003
James Ince, crew chief for driver Johnny Benson and the #10 Valvoline Pontiacs, has taken an indefinite leave of absence to deal with family matters, the team said. Jay Guy, who has served as the car chief for the team, will take over the interim crew chief duties

Ince on leave UPDATE:

Ince on leave UPDATE:

October 4, 2003
James Ince, crew chief for driver Johnny Benson and the #10 Valvoline Pontiacs, has taken an indefinite leave of absence to deal with family matters, the team said. Jay Guy, who has served as the car chief for the team, will take over the interim crew chief duties

Kansas Drought:

Kansas Drought:

October 3, 2003
Dale Jarrett (30th and 39th) heads the list of four drivers who have posted DNFs in both races at Kansas Speedway He is joined by Johnny Benson (37th and 23rd), Todd Bodine (42nd and 34th) and Ward Burton (41st and 43rd).( Kansas Speedway Site )(10-3-2003)

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2003
#48-Jimmie Johnson became our second "Sweeper" of the season today at New Hampshire International Speedway as he captured the Sylvania 300 in fine fashion. It was his 6th career win (he's now solo in 59th on the all-time win list) and 3rd of the season. It was also

Smallest between 1st and 2nd:

Smallest between 1st and 2nd:

September 10, 2003
The smallest lead between first and second in the NASCAR Busch Series standings with eight races to go was Johnny Benson's seven-point cushion over Chad Little in 1995. Benson scored the title that season for BACE Motorsports, the first of an unprecedented three NASCAR

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Richmond:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Richmond:

September 5, 2003
What a day for the #01 team of Mike Skinner. Hows about wrecking on your first lap in practice? Then, your team busts their butt getting the backup ready and you grab the pole! Then, you wreck in Happy Hour and you're now waiting for another car to come from the shop

StockCarFans.Com – Rumblings – Darlington:

StockCarFans.Com – Rumblings – Darlington:

August 31, 2003
Score one for the Old Guys!!! Sure, we were wondering if Terry was gonna win another one before he got his AARP card, but after today he's just another young gun. Texas Terry led the final 33 laps at Darlington Raceway to capture his second Mountain Dew Southern 500