Johnny Benson News

Benson visits Bristol race UPDATE still recovering, looking toward 2010:

Benson visits Bristol race UPDATE still recovering, looking toward 2010:

August 18, 2009
Sources have confirmed that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, current Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson plans to visit Bristol Motor Speedway when the series takes to the track for the O'Reilly 200 on Wednesday, August 19th. Benson has been at

Sad News – Dan Slike:

Sad News – Dan Slike:

July 7, 2009
The racing community lost one of its long time members and supporters as Dan Slike lost his long time battle with cancer at 5:00 am July 4. Dan was a long time member of the NASCAR Busch Series(now Nationwide) family and worked on several teams, most notably being

Benson talks about injuries; search for ride:

Benson talks about injuries; search for ride:

June 22, 2009
Johnny Benson, reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion who was injured June 13 in a Super Modified race at Berlin Raceway, joined guest host Mike Joy Sunday night on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain on SPEEDtv. Benson discussed his injuries and recovery, as

New crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE 2: Wallace

New crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE 2: Wallace

June 17, 2009
Hearing that Tripp Bruce, who served as Johnny Benson's crew chief at Red Horse Racing until the team shut down last week, is the new crew chief for #62-Brendan Gaughan. No word on whether or not its a permanent change.(6-16-2009) UPDATE: Bruce is taking over as crew

Bruce to Nationwide as crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE to the #66 with Wallace:

Bruce to Nationwide as crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE to the #66 with Wallace:

June 17, 2009
Hearing that Tripp Bruce, who served as Johnny Benson's crew chief at Red Horse Racing, is the new crew chief for #62-Brendan Gaughan. No word on whether it's a permanent change.(6-16-2009) UPDATE: Tripp Bruce will be starting as the Crew chief For Steven Wallace beginning

Benson injured at Berlin Raceway: UPDATE 8 Released from hospital:

Benson injured at Berlin Raceway: UPDATE 8 Released from hospital:

June 16, 2009
Johnny Benson Jr. came off Turn 3 at Berlin Raceway and met up with another car during Saturday's ISMA Supermodifieds race. Then came the sight no one wanted to see at the track: Benson's car bursting into flames. When Benson's car came to rest between Turns 3 and

Benson driving for BBM at Milwaukee?

Benson driving for BBM at Milwaukee?

June 13, 2009
Johnny Benson might have a one-shot deal at next Friday's Truck race at Milwaukee Mile thanks to [Kyle] Busch. "That really stunk, because I would have liked to have seen last year's champion keep his ride," Busch said. "But unfortunately, money woes there took him

Peters and Red Horse Racing teaming up? UPDATE Peters & Strutmasters.com join Red Horse Racing:

Peters and Red Horse Racing teaming up? UPDATE Peters & Strutmasters.com join Red Horse Racing:

June 10, 2009
Hearing that Timothy Peters is moving his team to Red Horse Racing beginning with this weekend's Camping World Truck Series Michigan 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway. Peters will remain the #17 Toyota but will be using equipment from the #1-Red Horse Racing team.(6-8

Tough economic times force RHR to suspend operations of #1 team UPDATE More on Benson:

Tough economic times force RHR to suspend operations of #1 team UPDATE More on Benson:

June 8, 2009
Red Horse Racing regretfully announces the closure of the #1 Toyota Tundra driven by Johnny Benson. The decision is effective immediately. Red Horse Racing worked to secure sponsorship for the #1 team since last December but has been unsuccessful in doing so. Sponsorship

Teams in all three series to sport Autism Speaks logo during race weekend at Dover:

Teams in all three series to sport Autism Speaks logo during race weekend at Dover:

May 22, 2009
Since the title of the Sunday, May 31, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway was announced, the NASCAR community has come together to offer their support for a great cause. Drivers and teams in all three of NASCAR's national series have

Benson to race in several ISMA events:

Benson to race in several ISMA events:

May 19, 2009
Johnny Benson has announced that he will be hitting the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) trail on eight occasions due to fewer schedule conflicts between the two series. His first appearance in his new #21 will be at Waterford Speedbowl in Connecticut

Benson repeating history:

Benson repeating history:

May 12, 2009
Johnny Benson and his #11 team started the season with a 26th place finish and sat 25th in NASCAR driver point standings. In the last four races they have turned up the heat and rebounded from the deficit. Each week the team has improved their previous finish. They

Darlington Rookie Notes:

Darlington Rookie Notes:

May 5, 2009
Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond. McDowell scored an eighth-place finish, his second top-10 in 14 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts. He claimed top rookie honors for the third time this season. At least one Raybestos

Unser wins, Benson second, Reeves wins celebrity category at Long Beach:

Unser wins, Benson second, Reeves wins celebrity category at Long Beach:

April 19, 2009
It was auto racing at its most thrilling as actor Keanu Reeves prevailed over a highly competitive group of stars of film, television and sports to win the Celebrity Category of the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. "The King of the Beach," six-time Toyota Grand Prix

Benson faces sponsor dilemma UPDATE Travesty or not?

Benson faces sponsor dilemma UPDATE Travesty or not?

April 10, 2009
Grand Rapids native Johnny Benson Jr. and his Red Horse Racing team are either going to have to continue its sponsorship search or accept less television time. That's what the defending NASCAR Camping World Trucks champion said when he visited Grand Rapids on Monday