Johnny Benson News

Benson Update:

Benson Update:

October 12, 1999
Johnny Benson continues to explore his options for 2000. "Though A.J. Foyt brings a winning tradition and attitude to NASCAR, we were concerned that with such a late start and Foyt's decision to build his own cars and engines, the likelihood for short term results

Foyt Driver:

Foyt Driver:

October 12, 1999
As expected, A.J. Foyt announced that he will put his #14 on a Winston Cup Pontiac next year. However, the driver of his Conseco-sponsored car will not be Johnny Benson, as many within the NASCAR hierarchy had assumed. Foyt insisted he had made no decision yet, but

Lazzaro to the #26:

Lazzaro to the #26:

October 9, 1999
for three to four BGN races. Cal Wells 2000 BGN driver, slated to drive the #97 McDonald's BGN Ford in 2000 will attempt to run three and possibly all remaining BGN races this year in the #26 BACE Chevy that Johnny Benson has driven on occasion in 1999(Winston Cup

AJ News UPDATE 3:

AJ News UPDATE 3:

October 3, 1999
Waddell Wilson, the NASCAR veteran who is helping A.J. Foyt put together his new Winston Cup team, said things are coming along well. Wilson said the team now has six people on payroll and about 15 more committed to join next season. One job that hasn't been filled

Lucky Fan…Maybe:

Lucky Fan…Maybe:

October 2, 1999
As Jeff Burton heads to Napa AutoCare 500 at Martinsville Speedway this coming week, he will be racing for more than just money and Winston Cup championship points. He'll be racing for a home. That's right if Jeff wins the race on October 3rd, one lucky fan will walk

Good Day for Roush:

Good Day for Roush:

September 27, 1999
Four Jack Roush-owned cars finished in the top 10 at Dover (Martin - first, Matt Kenseth - fourth, Jeff Burton - sixth, Chad Little - seventh) and all six of Roush's cars finished in the top 20. Kevin Lepage came home in 13th and Johnny Benson finished 18th( Mark Martin

Overlooked:

Overlooked:

September 27, 1999
Elliott Sadler, mostly overlooked in his rookie season this year because of the phenomenal season Tony Stewart is having, has averaged 92.51 points per race. Compared to the past five rookies of the year, only Johnny Benson and Ricky Craven averaged a higher point

Benson:

Benson:

September 26, 1999
Johnny Benson does not seem concerned about his future and believes he will have more to say in a week or two. He admits he has talked with owner Andy Petree about his vacancy (apparently open for Joe Nemechek). Also on the horizon are possible driving jobs for Cal

Benson:

Benson:

September 21, 1999
Johnny Benson will drive the #33 BACE Alka-Setzer/Bayer Chevy at Dover. Hermie Sadler, who was driving it the last few races, left to finish up the season in the #47 Chevy(9-21-1999)

Sadler to the #47? UPDATE:

Sadler to the #47? UPDATE:

September 19, 1999
Hearing Hermie Sadler will drive the #47 for the rest of the 1999 season. He has been in the #33 for a the last few weeks(9-16-1999) - UPDATE:Hermie Sadler has left the BACE Motorsports #33 to drive for Innovative Motorsports in the #47 Monro Muffler and Brake Service

Benson UPDATE:

Benson UPDATE:

September 17, 1999
hearing that Johnny Benson has turned down the #45 and #9 teams as well as the possible BACE ride. Supposedly Benson will talk to Andy Petree about the vacant #33 Oakwood Homes ride -- UPDATE: Looks like I heard wrong on a few of these points, sources tell me Benson

Roush News:

Roush News:

September 10, 1999
Jack Roush likely will have five Winston Cup teams next season, one way or another. Team officials say the outlook has brightened for the #16 car, driven by Kevin Lepage, but more serious questions now hover over Johnny Bensons #26. Benson will leave the team after

Bickle Out?

Bickle Out?

September 6, 1999
UPDATE 2 yes: hearing from many sources that Rich Bickle and Tyler Jet Motorsports have decided to part ways after the Darlington Southern 500. I hear BGN driver, Jeff Purvis will drive the #45 10-10-345 Pontiac for the rest of the year. Rumored replacements for 2000

Bickle Out? UPDATE 2 yes:

Bickle Out? UPDATE 2 yes:

September 5, 1999
hearing from many sources that Rich Bickle and Tyler Jet Motorsports have decided to part ways after the Darlington Southern 500. I hear BGN driver, Jeff Purvis will drive the #45 10-10-345 Pontiac for the rest of the year. Rumored replacements for 2000 are Johnny

#36 Rumors UPDATE 2:

#36 Rumors UPDATE 2:

September 4, 1999
already...Johnny Benson and Todd Bodine are being rumored around the garage area as possible drivers for the #36 M&M's Pontiac in 2000 -- UPDATE: Drivers under consideration for the #36 include Todd Bodine and Johnny Benson. Wally Dallenbach met with MBII Motorsports