JULY 2005 NEWS

DeVos, Sweeney, Lake, Stormzand, Martin win
in 5-in-1 show;
Benson comes from behind but runs out of time

Berlin Raceway packed in the fans and packed in the races Saturday night for its 55th anniversary celebration presented by Holland Motor Homes. All four weekly divisions plus the Vintage Modified cars of the Vintage Racing Organization of America made it a 5-in-1 show, and the night was capped off by a spectacular fireworks show in celebration of the historic half-mile oval track.

In the entry-level Standale Interiors Sportsman 25-lap feature, #97 Andy Stormzand led the first nine laps before #44 Brian Van Zalen passed for the top position. Several quick yellow flags slowed the race through the middle laps, including spins by #52 Nick Sherrington on lap 13, #6 Terry Bockheim and #59 John Evans on lap 17 and Bockheim again floating off the backstretch on lap 20. #2 Shawn Simon was on the move late in the race, passing on the outside all the way up to third position. While Simon battled #13 Brad Haney side by side for that position, leader Van Zalen took advantage and ran up almost a straightaway lead. On the lap 23 restart, Stormzand made a great move around Van Zalen for the lead again. Then Haney ducked inside Van Zalen in turn 4. The two cars were racing hard for second position when Van Zalen’s rear end locked up and the two cars crashed on the frontstretch, collecting #52 Nick Sherrington in the wreck. Stormzand, a 39-year-old from Lowll who raced part time at Berlin in the early 90’s and is racing his first season since 1995, held on for the last two green flag laps to win his first career checkered flag, ahead of Simon, #33 Allen Davis, #15 Mat McClarren and #9 Jeff Sterken.

Just one caution slowed the pace in the Standale Lumber Pro Stock 30-lap feature, when on lap 16 #15 Casey Berenbrock and #44 Brian Van Zalen scraped the turn 3 wall. #7x Nick Gebben led the first half of the race by a comfortable margin, but #55 Dave Lake reeled the leader back in and made the pass for the lead on lap 27. Lake, of Howard City, held on for his fifth victory of the season ahead of Gebben, #77x Andrew Nylaan, #71 Kyle Ballard and #23 Chris Koslek.

Veteran Kentwood driver #88 Tim Sweeney led wire-to-wire in the Engine Pro Super Stock feature, leading through three solo spins for cautions and 35 green-flag laps of racing to claim his third feature win of the season. Points leader #1 Brian Wiersma finished second, followed by #98 Bob Bliss, #3 Ross Eppink and #5 Jack Drolema Jr.

In the 55-lap Coors Light Late Model feature, #27 Billy Shotko jumped out to an early lead through 11 laps until #12 Tim DeVos powered his way into the lead. A great battle for second between the four cars of Shotko, #21 Terry Van Haitsma, #57 Alan Marcott and #82 Tom Thomas ensued, as the cars crowded together two-by-two for the position. Van Haitsma went low and was just about to clear Shotko and the pack when Marcott stuck his nose between Van Haitsma and Shotko to make it three wide. Shotko couldn’t hold on up high and spun into the turn 4 wall to bring out caution on lap 25. Meanwhile, the #10 car of Johnny Benson, racing for the third of four times at Berlin this season as his NASCAR Craftsman Truck schedule allows, started 25th and raced his way up to 17th by lap 25. Benson kicked it into high gear and advanced to 9th in the next 10 laps, as DeVos still led by a comfortable margin. The second-place battle had settled, with Van Haitsma in the position trailed by Marcot and Thomas. But on lap 48, as Van Haitsma was gaining ground on the leader, he came upon the lapped car of Shotko, who he’d been dueling with earlier in the race. Shotko got into Van Haitsma, spinning him off the backstretch and out of contention for the win. Shotko was sent to the back of the field for rough driving, along with Van Haitsma, who was forced to the rear for spinning to bring out the caution. Benson jumped into the top 5 on that lap, then mowed down #37 Terry Senneker for fourth on lap 54 and Marcott on the final lap. Benson almost put away Thomas but ran out of room on that final lap, although he did claim the Hard Charger award for advancing the most positions throughout the race. DeVos won for the second time this season to retain his points lead, followed by Thomas, Benson, Marcott and Senneker.

In the Vintage Racing Organization of America’s 20-lap feature, #86 Bob Martin came from the back to win ahead of #76 Tim Martin, #3 Lou Caposey, #57 Tom Boorsma and #82 Rob Parker. VROA is a racing series based in West Michigan and Northern Indiana that celebrates the preservation of a form of circle track racing popular in the 1940’s-1960’s, known as modified racing. The organization features open-wheel cars built with pre-1948 steel bodies made in North America.

Berlin Raceway is back in action next Saturday, August 6, for a weekly race including all four divisions presented by United Auto Workers. Tickets are $11 in advance and $12 at the gate for general admission (kids 3 to 12 are half price and 2 and under are free). Pit passes for those 16 and over are $25. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the first race begins at 7 p.m.  (07-31-05)

Talladega Superspeedway - Truck Series in 2006
Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey announced that in 2006, the 2.66-mile Alabama racetrack will welcome the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the first time in history! The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 during the 2006 UAW-Ford 500 event weekend set for Oct. 5 – 8. The 2006 UAW-Ford 500 event weekend slated for Oct. 5 – 8 will include Discount Food Mart Qualifying for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series as well as qualifying for the ARCA RE/MAX Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Food World 300 ARCA RE-MAX Series race will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, with Talladega Superspeedway’s newest addition to its spectacular fall schedule – the track’s first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race – held on Saturday, Oct. 7. The UAW-Ford 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Race fans that purchase a Saturday, Oct. 1 ticket to the 2005 Food World 300 ARCA RE/MAX Series race will be allowed to renew that seat to the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event in 2006.  (07-26-05)

Dirt Racing Photos:  By:  Jennifer Caldwell

The Caldwell family was nice enough to let Johnny drive their IMCA Modified in the celebrity race at Memphis Motorsports Dirt Track.  The were also nice enough to share their photos with JB fans.  (07-26-05)

Johnny and the Caldwell Family	The beginning of the year photo shoot
Chip (Johnny's PR Rep)  is helping Johnny get buckled in for the race	Checking things out  at the back of the trailer
An impromptu question and answer session	The kids go to race  car building school

The Inside Scoop - Memphis
By BDRCrewGuy

Hey Everyone - I figured I could add a little bit to what happened last night. By now you all know that we had a flat tire. But what may not have been on TV was when the tire went flat, it broke the Right Front shock. We came in and changed the tire and JB went back out. However, he said something still didn't feel right. So we came back in and saw the Right Front shock was broken. I think it was the next caution, we came back in and took it off and were going to replace it. However, a bolt or something was broke so we couldn't put a new one on right then. Since we didn't have much time and didn't want lose a lap changing it, we had to send JB back out with no Right Front shock. We actually had to race a little bit without it and JB even passed a few trucks. Not bad for having no Right Front shock! Then on the next caution, were able to come in and replace it.

It wasn't a bad night considering we cut a tire and had to change a shock and still finished on the lead lap. Greg was really happy because none of us gave up and we still managed a decent finish even though we had a few problems. As always, JB did a great job and at times was running as fast as the leaders. It was just really hard to pass so we never could get closer to the front. On a side note, it was probably one of the hottest races I can remember in a long time so we were all happy when it was over!   (07-24-05)

Truck series racers enjoy spin around dirt track
By Craig Wack

The last time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Johnny Benson raced on dirt, Ronald Reagan was President, punk rock was in its heyday and Richard Petty was the King of NASCAR.

"I ran dirt back in 1982, or something like that," Benson said following a special 10-lap match race of NCTS drivers Friday night at the Memphis Motorsports Park dirt track. "These cars are like nothing I've ever run before. I used to run the late models, but nothing with this kind of technology. Even though these are the modified cars, they're pretty impressive, pretty cool.  

Benson finished second to David Reutimann in the race, but the smile on his face betrayed any disappointment he may have had.   "This is the first time I've driven (a modified on dirt). It was cool," Benson said. "I'd like to thank Dean Caldwell and his whole family for letting me run their car. It was a pleasure to meet his wife and his two kids. I had a ball. It was about as much fun as you can have."  (07-24-05)

Saturday, July 30 - 55th Anniversary Night
with Johnny Benson presented by Holland Motor Homes,
plus Vintage Racing Organization and Fireworks

A five-in-one show including Coors Light Late Model (including Johnny Benson), Engine Pro Super Stock, Standale Lumber Pro Stock and Standale Interiors Sportsman weekly divisions competing in points races, plus Vintage Racing Organization of America. Then stick around for post-race FIREWORKS! Gates open at 11 a.m. and racing gets under way at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance and $16 at the gate for general admission; kids 3-12 are half price and 2 and under are free. $25 for pit passes (16 and older only).
(07-24-05)    

JBFC at Berlin
The Johnny Benson Fan Club will have booth at Berlin Raceway
on Saturday, July 30th.  Hope to see you there! 



Photo By:  Tom Devette
Judy Benson, Barb Kurtz and Glenda Royster
at the JBFC table at Berlin Raceway in June

Johnny Finishes 9th in Memphis
The 2nd caution of the night was for Johnny as his right front tire expired.  The crew worked hard to repair the damage.  Johnny regained his position as a lead lap truck, avoided numerous accidents to bring the #23 Toyota Tundra to another top ten finish.  Complete PR to follow.  (07-24-05)



Dirt Tracking on Friday Night
Johnny enjoyed his time on the Dirt Track at the Memphis Motorsports Park on Friday Night.  David Ruetimann won the celebrity driver event with Johnny finishing a close 2nd.  (07-24-05)

Congratulations
To Bill Davis Racing teammate - Scott Wimmer and his wife Jody on the birth of  Hayden Phillip Wimmer.  Hayden was born July 19, 2005 weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces and is 21 inches in length.  Mother and baby are doing fine.  (07-20-05)
 

Irving Oil 250 
Johnny will make an appearance at the Irving Oil 250 on Sunday, September 4th.  He will be racing at the New Brunswick International Speedway in Geary,  New Brunswick, Canada.  This track is known as Canada's fastest short track.  Here are photos of the car Johnny will be driving.   (07-14-05)

         

Autograph Signing in Memphis
Johnny Benson will participate in the Craftsman Tools autograph session Saturday, July 23, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the O’Reilly tent located in the Memphis Motorsports Park midway.    (07-20-05)
 

Sonic Offers ‘Family 4-Pack’ for Truck Race Fans
Officials with Memphis Motorsports Park and Sonic Drive-In announced a new partnership today that will make the popular Family 4-Packs available again for the upcoming O’Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, July 23 at Memphis Motorsports Park.

The promotion begins this week and includes four race-day, reserved trackside tickets in the Sonic Family Section for the O’Reilly 200, and four certificates redeemable at any area Sonic Drive-In for four Sonic Burgers, all for only $ 99.

“That’s a savings of over $30; that’s almost unheard of at a NASCAR event,” said Jason Rittenberry, Memphis Motorsports Park Vice President and General Manager. “But because of companies like Sonic that understand the impact of NASCAR, we’re able and more than happy to offer it.”

The Sonic Family 4-Packs are available at the Memphis Motorsports Park ticket office, online at memphismotorsportspark.com, and by phone toll-free at 1-866-40-SPEED. Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and the online option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This special offer expires Tuesday, July 19.  For more information or to order tickets, call toll-free 1-866-40-SPEED.    (07-18-05)
 

In Memory
Phyllis Jean Crowley, lovingly passed into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, July 14.  She was preceded in death by her oldest son, David.  She dedicated her life to the caring and nurturing of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  We give thanks for her life and example. 

She will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years.  Francis Charles Crowley; her children, Douglas and Peggy Crowley, Janice Scott, Judy and James Bender, D.P.M., Jeffrey Crowley and Ricky Buford, Debbie and Johnny Benson; Her grandchildren, Tami, Marcy, Aaron, Andrew, Adam, Brad, Christie, Katelyn and Mikayla; great grandchildren, Joey Lynn and Jackson; her brothers and sister, Harvey and Ann Dougherty, Frances and William Tuttle; sister-in-law, Ilene Chapman; many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was a member of Second Congregational U.C.C. for over 50 years, where she was active in the Friendship Club. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Reyers North Valley, with Rev. Bonita Zobeck officiating.  Interment in Blythefield Memory Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet her family at the chapel from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.  For those who wish, memorials may be made to Second Congregational U.C.C.  If you would like to leave a lasting tribute or fond memory of Phyllis, please go online to www.mem.com.   Please keep Debbie, Johnny and the girls in your thoughts.   (07-16-05)
 

150th Berlin Fair lights up Marne next week
Grandstand events schedule packed with power!
The landmark 150th Annual Berlin Fair, the longest continuously running fair in the country, will be held at the Berlin Fairgrounds next week, Monday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23. The Berlin Fair is the highlight of the summer for many area kids and parents as well as fans of all ages attending the exciting grandstand events.

In addition to the tried and true attractions such as carnival rides, fair food, entertainment and dozens of livestock and agricultural 4-H judging events and exhibits, Fair Week will entertain with nightly motorsports events to be held on the track that is home to weekly Berlin Raceway stock car racing. Grandstand events include:

Monday, July 18, 7 p.m.
SJO Motocross
$10 Adults; $5 Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
High flying action as motorcycles take on the bumps, turns and whoops of this dirt course!

Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Demolition Derby presented by Coors Light
$10 Adults; $5 Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
“Smash ‘em up” is the name of the game in this perennial fan favorite. Watch as these cars fight to crush, pound and pulverize to be the ultimate champion! FOX 17 News at 10’s Christian Frank will compete in this event. $1 off Coors Light cans.

Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m.
Night of Destruction presented by Budweiser
$15 Adults; $7.50 Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
These pyrotechnics will bring you to the edge of your seat! Watch in anticipation as a man on fire free falls 100 ft. in the High Fall Stunt, the 3-time World Champion Hollywood Stntman Road Warrior jumps through a ring of fire and the Jet Jeep burns up a car! Plus School Bus Races, Cannon Lady, the Human Bomb and much more! $1 off Budweiser cans.

Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Demo scramble Off-Road Race
$10 Adults; $5 Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
Stock cars slam and jam as they go off roadin’ on this dirt course made of bumps, jumps & curves!

Friday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Figure 8 presented by Bud Light
$10 Adults; $5.00 Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
Will they survive the intersection? See these drivers as they battle it out Figure 8 style to see who’s king of the “Arena!” $1 off Bud Light cans.

Saturday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Berlin Raceway Weekly Race
$12 ($11 in advance) Adults; $6 ($5.50 in advance) Kids 3-12; 2 & Under free
Fun in the fast lane! Watch some of the best short track race car drivers as they battle for the checkered flag! Four divisions: Coors Light Late Model, Engine Pro Super Stock, Standale Lumber Pro Stock and Standale Interiors Sportsman, compete in points races.

Tickets for all Grandstand Events are available now at Berlin Raceway’s adminstrative offices, through TicketMaster (616-456-3333 or at outlets), and at Fifth Third Ballpark. Gates for Grandstand events open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. Grandstand admission does not include Berlin fair gate admission of $3 for adults (12 and under free). No coolers allowed in Grandstands for Monday through Friday events.

For more information about the Berlin Fair, please visit www.berlinfair.org. 
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT BERLIN RACEWAY!  CALL 616-677-5000
FOR INFO.    (07-17-05)


Joey Miller Dominates Berlin

ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Joey Miller took the boys to school Saturday night at Berlin Raceway. 

The Farmington, Minnesota driver, after winning the Pork Pole award, dominated the Request/Sara Lee 200 by GFS Marketplace leading 162 of 202 laps en route to his second series triumph.

While the racing was extremely intense in his mirror, Miller’s Country Joe Homes-Eagle Creek Aviation Dodge was on a rail from the start. 

Outlaw Invasion
Batten down the hatches, lock up your doors, and get ready for some out of this world excitement as less than two weeks remain until the Stacker 2 World of Outlaws (WoO) Super Late Models roar into the ¼ mile, dirt oval at the Memphis Motorsports Park on Friday, July 22nd.

Twelve of the best Super Late Model competitors in the nation will roll into town to challenge other top national and local drivers. Leading the invasion of the nation’s best will be current point’s leader, Billy Moyer from Batesville, Arkansas. Moyer has been off to a torrid start to the 2005 season, but he has a formidable field of challengers hot on his heels. Other Dirty Dozen drivers, who will be in attendance include Scott Bloomquist (Tennessee), Darrell Lanigan (Kentucky), Dale McDowell (Georgia), Tim McCreadie (New York), Chub Frank (Pennsylvania), Shane Clanton (Pennsylvania), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Steve Francis (Kentucky), Clint Smith (Georgia), Rick Eckert (Pennsylvania), and John Blankenship (West Virginia) plus the current WoO Rookie of the Year point’s leader, Josh Richards from West Virginia.

As an added bonus their will be a special race that will feature seven Nascar Craftsman Truck Drivers in a match race. The drivers will pilot Open Wheel Modifieds provided by some of the local teams. Bobby Hamilton, David Reutimann, David Starr, Johnny Benson, Tracy Hines, Timothy Peters, and Deborah Renshaw will all compete in the event as they prepare for the first ever running of the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series under the lights at Memphis  paved oval on Saturday, July 23rd.  Complete PR   (07-14-05)

Track Review - Nashville   
This week's track review is Nashville Speedway.  If you would like to share your race track or traveling tips with other JB fans, you may send an email to support@johnnybenson.com or post your response on the JBFC message board.   To check out the comments from JB fans on other tracks - click here.  Thank you for your participation!  (07-14-05) 

Sad News
Charles 'Chuck' Galen Rider, 64, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Charlotte, passed away July 8, 2005. Rider was the owner of the #30 Bahari Racing Winston Cup team from 1986 to 1999. Drivers included Michael Waltrip and Johnny Benson.

Chuck Rider and Johnny	Rebecca Heck with Chuck and Carolyn Rider

Mr. Rider, 64, of Terrell, NC and Wexford Plantation in Hilton Head, SC, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born August 27, 1940 in Carlisle, PA to the late Charles B. and Marion S. Rider. Chuck was a 1958 graduate of Mercersburg Academy and a 1962 graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. During his business career, he was employed by Carter Carburetor, president of AEA Inc., an All Pro Auto Parts franchise and distributor, and president of Preferred Power, Inc., the largest Briggs & Stratton distributor in the Southeast, until his retirement.

In 1987, he co-founded, with Lowrance Harry and Dick Bahre, Bahari Racing Inc., which raced on the Nextel-Winston Cup circuit until 2001. Bahari Racing Inc. owned and raced the number 30 car, originally the Country Time Lemonade/Maxwell House Coffee car in 1987 and then Pennzoil Pontiac car which featured drivers Michael Waltrip and Johnny Benson.

Mr. Rider was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Lawing Rider. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Rider; daughters, Deborah R. McClure of Greenville, SC and Ginger Rider of Cornelius, NC; step son, Jay P. Fischer and step daughter, Rebecca L. Heck; grandchildren, Christian and Austin McClure; step granddaughter, Jena Fischer; brother, John Rider of Reading, PA.

The interment will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2005 at Catawba Memorial Park, 3060 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Chuck Rider will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Harry and Bryant Company, "Chapel in the Oaks", 500 Provoidence Rd., Charlotte, NC with the Reverend Max Helton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Harry and Bryant Company. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Junction Gang, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317, (336)498.9055 and the American Cancer Society, c/o Research Foundation, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Berlin Raceway July 16 Race Preview
ARCA RE/MAX Request Foods/Sara Lee 200 presented by GFS Marketplace rolls into Berlin Saturday.    This Saturday, July 16, one of the most prestigious events on Berlin Raceway’s 2005 schedule comes to town in the form of the ARCA/REMAX Series Request Foods/Sara Lee 200 presented by GFS Marketplace.

ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) is a touring series known as the most versatile stock car touring series on earth. The stock cars race on all types of tracks and surfaces, from superspeedways such as Daytona to short tracks such as Berlin Raceway to dirt tracks and street and road courses. Entered for this event are several exciting names, including six-time ARCA RE/MAX Series champion, defending race champion and current points leader Frank Kimmel; rookie Chad McCumbee, the driver/actor who portrayed Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the ESPN movie “3” and currently sixth in points; Jason Jarrett, son of 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Jarrett and currently 10th in points; hot shot rookie Joey Miller, currently second in points; former Berlin Raceway driver Chad Blount, currently third in points and going for win number three in a row on the season; and Todd Bowsher, driving the #21 GFS Marketplace car (currently ninth in points), son of 3-time ARCA champion Jack Bowsher and brother of 2-time ARCA champion Bobby Bowsher. Local Berlin drivers Billy Shotko of West Olive and Chris Anthony of Grand Rapids, who finished an impressive third and 12th, respectively, in last year’s ARCA Berlin race, will also compete.

The race marks the 18th time that the 53-year-old ARCA RE/MAX Series has visited Berlin. Past race winners include Frank Kimmel (three wins); Tim Steele, Bob James (two wins each); Fred Campbell, Andy Hampton, Iggy Katona, Bob Keselowski, Bob Senneker, Harold Smith, Les Snow, Nelson Stacy, Ramo Stott & Don White (one win each).

Gates open at 11 a.m. Saturday, with ARCA RE/MAX practice taking place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pork Pole qualifying is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. An on-track autograph session will be held at approximately 6:15 p.m., and the start of the 200 lap race is slated for 8:30 p.m. Berlin’s Standale Lumber Pro Stock and Standale Interiors Sportsman divisions will also race as opening acts beginning at 7 p.m. A post-race fireworks display will cap off the night.

Tickets for the ARCA race are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the race. Pit passes are $30 (16 and older; available day of race only). Children 3 to 12 are half price and 2 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Berlin Raceway administrative office (2060 Berlin Fair Drive, Marne, MI) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available by phone to Berlin Raceway at (616) 677-5000, online at www.berlinraceway.com and at www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at TicketMaster outlets in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. For more ticket information please call Berlin Raceway at (616) 677-5000.     (07-12-05)

Track Review - Memphis   
This week's track review is Memphis Raceway.  If you would like to share your race track or traveling tips with other JB fans, you may send an email to support@johnnybenson.com or post your response on the JBFC message board.   To check out the comments from JB fans on other tracks - click here.  Thank you for your participation!  (06-26-05) 

JB Fan Photos
The JBFC is looking for JB fans in their race gear or surrounded by your JB collection.  You can either send your photos to the JBFC or email them into support@johnnybenson.com.  Thank you for sharing!   (06-28-05)

Berlin Photos:  By Barb Benson

The fans at the 2005 Johnny Benson Fan Club event	Johnny addresses the fans during the question and answer session
Johnny and Steven Wallace listen to crew chief Russ Hoekwater	Johnny and Steven discuss the car and the Berlin Raceway track
Rusty made his way to the pits to  check out the late models that Johnny built after signing autographs for two hours	Johnny and Rusty Wallace are all smiles after Steven's 2nd place finish in the 100 lap event

Berlin Photos:  By:  Doug Dubois

#23 Toyota Tundra at the Fan Club Event	Inside View of the #23 Tundra
Johnny talking to  the Buffum Family	Steven Wallace and Johnny looking things over
Johnny's car	Steven's car