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Team Interview

Name:  Jim Kurtz
Age:  66
Resides:  Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hometown:  Grand Rapids, Michigan
Spouse:  Barb
Children:  Steve, Debbie, Todd, David and Debbie
               11 grandchildren

Involved in Racing:  45 years

How did you get involved in Racing?
My dad was an auto mechanic on a car at the Speedroome in Grand Rapids.  Once that track closed, I moved over to Berlin.  Did not start working on a team until several years ago.  I had no desire to make racing a career - just a big race fan. 

How did you get involved with the Benson's?
I watched John Sr. for many years.  In the late 80's I stopped by his garage to visit.  It lead to a friendship that has lasted for many years and transformed into working on Johnny's late model at Berlin Raceway.  I have only worked on his team.  I enjoy working with Johnny - he is very informative and willing to teach you things. 

Race Day Duties: 
General Help - Assistant Crew Chief when things are going wrong -ha! 

Best Moment in Racing with John Sr.: 
Watching him win his seven track championships

Worst Moment in Racing with John Sr.:
Watching his throttle stick going into the third turn and him landing upside down

Best Moment in Racing with Johnny:
On the late model circuit - being on the winning team when Johnny won the Chet Memorial.  When Johnny raced came back to Berlin to run an ASA race, I made the television broadcast cheering in the background. That made my day! 

Hobbies / What do you do in your spare time? I'm retired.   I love to go camping in my motorhome with my wife Barb.   When Johnny was in the Cup series, I helped Russ Hoekwater drive his motor coach to Phoenix for several years. 

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Milwaukee
June 20, 2008

 

2008
Point
Standings
(As of Phoenix)
 

1. JOHNNY  
2. Ron Hornaday -3
3. Todd Bodine -143
4. Eric Darnell -292
5. Mike Skinner -296
6. Matt Crafton -299
7. Rick Crawford -323
8. Dennis Setzer -532
9. Jack Sprague -552
10. Terry McCumbee -640

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2008
Craftsman Truck Schedule
02/15 Daytona
02/23 California
03/07 Atlanta
03/29 Martinsville
04/26 Kansas
05/16 Lowes
05/24 Mansfield
05/30 Dover
06/06 Texas
06/14 MIS
06/20 Milwaukee
06/28 Memphis
07/19 Kentucky
07/25 Indy
08/09 Nashville
08/20 Bristol
09/06 Gateway
09/13 Loudon
09/20 Las Vegas
10/04 Talladega
10/18 Martinsville
10/25 Atlanta
10/31 Texas
11/07 Phoenix
11/14 Homestead
 
2008
Nationwide
Schedule
02/16 Daytona
02/23 California
03/01 Las Vegas
03/08 Atlanta
03/15 Bristol
03/22 Nashville
04/05 Texas
04/11 Phoenix
04/20 Mexico
04/26 Talladega
05/02 Richmond
05/09 Darlington
05/24 Lowes
05/31 Dover
06/07 Nashville
06/14 Kentucky
06/21 Milwaukee
06/28 New Hampshire
07/04 Daytona
07/11 Chicago
07/19 Gateway
07/26 Indy
08/02 Montreal
08/09 Watkins Glen
08/16 Michigan
08/22 Bristol
08/30 California 
09/05 Richmond
09/20 Dover
09/27 Kansas
10/10 Lowes
10/25 Memphis
11/01 Texas
11/08 Phoenix
11/15 Miami
 
2008
Sprint Cup
Schedule
02/17 Daytona
02/24 California
03/02 Las Vegas
03/09 Atlanta
03/16 Bristol
03/30 Martinsville
04/06 Texas
04/12 Phoenix
04/27 Talladega
05/03 Richmond
05/10 Darlington
05/25 Lowes
06/01 Dover
06/08 Pocono
06/15 MIS
06/22 Sonoma
06/29 New Hampshire
07/05 Daytona
07/12 Chicago
07/27 Indy
08/03 Pocono
08/10 Watkins Glen
08/17 MIS
08/23 Bristol
08/31 California
09/06 Richmond
09/14 Loudon
09/21 Lowes
09/28 Kansas
10/05 Talladega
10/11 Lowes
10/19 Martinsville
10/26 Atlanta
11/02 Texas
11/09 Phoenix
11/16 Miami
 

 


2008
JB's Berlin
Schedule
  August 2nd
September 27th