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No Daytona 500 spot for Benson

No Daytona 500 spot for Benson

February 13, 1998
It seems none of the 'smaller' teams that made the 500 are willing to 'sell' their Daytona 500 ride. Johnny Benson will
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Fractured sternum for Schrader

Fractured sternum for Schrader

February 12, 1998
Ken Schrader, who was involved in a crash with Johnny Benson on the last lap of the first Gatorade Twin 125 qualifying race
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Special Tabasco scheme for Bodine

Special Tabasco scheme for Bodine

January 13, 1998
I hear the #35 Todd Bodine driven Tabasco Pontiac will have a special paint scheme sometime in 1998 with a green paint scheme
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Cheerio’s to sponsor Johnny Benson

Cheerio’s to sponsor Johnny Benson

January 13, 1998
It's Official: Jack Roush and Cheerio's made the formal announcement today, that Cheerio's will sponsor the #26 Ford Taurus
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Benson’s crew chief

Benson’s crew chief

January 7, 1998
I hear that it has been reported on local Michigan TV stations that Steve Hmeil will be Johnny Benson's crew chief and Cheerios
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Steve Hmiel to crew chief for Benson?

Steve Hmiel to crew chief for Benson?

October 21, 1997
"As it now stands, Steve Hmiel will serve as Johnny Benson's crew chief next season in the revamped Jack Roush organization
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Robin Pemberton denies move to Roush

Robin Pemberton denies move to Roush

October 12, 1997
Crew chief Robin Pemberton, who runs Rusty Wallace's team, says he isn't taking a job with Jack Roush, who is in the market
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Steve Hmiel to DEI?

Steve Hmiel to DEI?

October 5, 1997
"DALE EARNHARDT might be trying to hire Steve Hmiel to help run Steve Park's team next season, but Earnhardt might not be
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Johnny Benson’s Colors Next in 1998 in the New Roush Ford Will Be Taupe(kinda Like a Light Khaki)

Johnny Benson’s Colors Next in 1998 in the New Roush Ford Will Be Taupe(kinda Like a Light Khaki)

September 28, 1997
I hear Johnny Benson's colors next in 1998 in the new Roush Ford will be taupe(kinda like a light khaki), Navy blue and
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RPM2Nite Reports That Mark Martin and Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Would Move from His Liberty NC Shop to

RPM2Nite Reports That Mark Martin and Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Would Move from His Liberty NC Shop to

September 27, 1997
RPM2Nite reports that Mark Martin and crew chief Jimmy Fennig would move from his Liberty NC shop to the Roush Shop in Mooresville
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2nd Round Qualifying: Johnny Benson Was the Fastest at 92.965mph

2nd Round Qualifying: Johnny Benson Was the Fastest at 92.965mph

September 27, 1997
2nd Round Qualifying: Johnny Benson was the fastest at 92.965mph. See the Provisional Page for who used a provisional
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Derrike Cope Signs Three-Year Deal with Bahari Racing

Derrike Cope Signs Three-Year Deal with Bahari Racing

September 17, 1997
"Derrike Cope, who owns two career victories including the 1990 Daytona 500, signed a three-year contract Tuesday to drive
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Derrike Cope Officially Announced to Replace Johnny Benson in the #30 Bahari Pontiac Owned by Chuck

Derrike Cope Officially Announced to Replace Johnny Benson in the #30 Bahari Pontiac Owned by Chuck

September 16, 1997
Derrike Cope officially announced to replace Johnny Benson in the #30 Bahari Pontiac owned by Chuck Rider in 1998. Cope
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Chuck Rider Responds to Johnny Benson-Roush Deal

Chuck Rider Responds to Johnny Benson-Roush Deal

September 13, 1997
"Chuck Rider followed quickly the news that Johnny Benson has signed with Jack Roush by saying that he had signed a new
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Derrike Cope Expected to Replace Johnny Benson at Bahari Racing

Derrike Cope Expected to Replace Johnny Benson at Bahari Racing

September 12, 1997
Derrick Cope will replace Johnny Benson in the 30 car next year. The contract expired on the Dr. J's team in getting a