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Roush Racing Buys Out Johnny Benson’s Bahari Contract

Roush Racing Buys Out Johnny Benson’s Bahari Contract

September 12, 1997
Johnny Benson's contract with Bahari' Racing was bought out by Roush Racing. No word on a specific $$ amount, but you can
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Johnny Benson to Drive for Roush Racing in 1998

Johnny Benson to Drive for Roush Racing in 1998

September 11, 1997
Johnny Benson will be in the #26 Jack Roush Ford Taurus in 1998 as announced earlier. The entire 5 car Roush team will
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Johnny Benson Reportedly Leaving Bahari for Roush Racing

Johnny Benson Reportedly Leaving Bahari for Roush Racing

September 9, 1997
RPM2Nite reports that Johnny Benson will leave the #30 Pennzoil Pontiac after this season and drive a yet un-named(Cheerios
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Bahari Racing Sends Legal Notice Over Johnny Benson Contract

Bahari Racing Sends Legal Notice Over Johnny Benson Contract

September 1, 1997
I hear Chuck Rider, owner of the #30 Pennzoil Pontiac, has served legal notice to
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Jack Roush Is Extremely Close to Signing Cheerios as a Primary Sponsor on the

Jack Roush Is Extremely Close to Signing Cheerios as a Primary Sponsor on the

August 30, 1997
Jack Roush is extremely close to signing Cheerios as a primary sponsor on the Ford
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Johnny Benson Rumored for Petty No. 43

Johnny Benson Rumored for Petty No. 43

August 30, 1997
Another rumor has Johnny Benson in the Richard Petty #43 STP Pontiac for the next 3 seasons, but I still think he'll be
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Johnny Benson Has Said He Will Not Be Back with Bahari’ Racing in 1998

Johnny Benson Has Said He Will Not Be Back with Bahari’ Racing in 1998

August 29, 1997
Johnny Benson has said he will not be back with Bahari' Racing in 1998, and will most likely join Roush Racing as a fifth
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On a Monday Night Grand Rapids, Michigan Auto Racing Radio Show on WBBL 1340

On a Monday Night Grand Rapids, Michigan Auto Racing Radio Show on WBBL 1340

August 26, 1997
I hear on a Monday(8-25) night Grand Rapids, Michigan auto racing radio show on WBBL 1340 AM that Jack Roush says that if
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Rumor Is That Cope Is the Next #43 STP Driver

Rumor Is That Cope Is the Next #43 STP Driver

August 25, 1997
Rumor is that Cope is the next #43 STP driver. Bobby Hamilton in the #4 and possibly Johnny Benson going to the #25(I doubt
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The Pit Lizards Reports to Me That Cope May End Up in the Washington-Erving

The Pit Lizards Reports to Me That Cope May End Up in the Washington-Erving

August 25, 1997
The Pit Lizards reports to me that Cope may end up in the Washington-Erving Ford and that Johnny Benson will end up with
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Roush Buying the #30 Team?

Roush Buying the #30 Team?

August 24, 1997
"One of the hotter rumors sweeping through the garage area yesterday was this: Michigan-based Roush Racing would buy the
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NASCAR2Day Also Reported That Jack Roush Is Negotiating to Purchase the #30 Pontiac Team

NASCAR2Day Also Reported That Jack Roush Is Negotiating to Purchase the #30 Pontiac Team

August 23, 1997
NASCAR2Day also reported that Jack Roush is negotiating to purchase the #30 Pontiac team from present owner Chuck Rider.
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Johnny Benson Rumors

Johnny Benson Rumors

August 16, 1997
Johnny "Benson's future with car owner Chuck Rider has been a topic of debate in the NASCAR garage. According to Ford sources
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Chuck Rider Interview

Chuck Rider Interview

August 15, 1997
After Johnny Benson won the pole for the DeViliss 400 at Michigan, ESPN2 interviewed the #30 Pennzoil Pontiac owner, Chuck
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Jack Roush and the #97 Team

Jack Roush and the #97 Team

August 15, 1997
I hear when Roush Racing firms up the #97 team purchase, he will add a second Pontiac team with Johnny Benson as the driver