Setzer Wins at Martinsville
Dennis Setzer survived a
green-white-checker finish to claim victory in the Kroger
250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race Saturday at
Martinsville Speedway. By putting his Duck Head
Footwear/Aquadock Dodge Ram into victory lane, Setzer gave
Dodge its first NCTS victory since 2005.
Finishing behind Setzer
were Matt Crafton in the Menards/Ideal Door Chevrolet
Silverado, Rick Crawford in the Power Stroke Diesel by
International Ford, Ken Schrader in the Federated Auto Parts
Toyota and Erik Darnell In the Northern Tool + Equipment
Ford.
Setzer prevailed in a single-file
restart. Not so happy was Mike Skinner, who was in third
place when Busch dumped him on Lap 248. But it wasn’t
Busch’s fault, as Skinner ran out of gas. But on the
green-white-checkered, Busch dumped Johnny Benson going
for second place, knocking both trucks out.
Hendrick's Duel Looms at Martinsville
Teammates Johnson and Gordon are drivers
to beat at Virginia short track
By: Johnny Benson
As a
MSNBC contributor, Johnny has selected
Hendrick Motorsports to win at Martinsville Speedway.. To view the complete article -
Click Here.
Gateway Adds ASA Race
to Craftsman Truck Weekend
The American
Speed Association (ASA) has been the foundation of some of
the greatest names in racing, such as Alan Kulwicki, Rusty
Wallace, and Mark Martin. The tradition of the ASA is
returning to Gateway International Raceway as it was
announced that the ASA Late Model Series will race an
80-lap, 100-mile contest at the 1.25-mile oval on Sept. 6,
immediately following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
event.
"We have worked very hard
to secure this partnership with GIR and we look forward to
an outstanding race event at one of racing's premier
facilities" ASALMS Owner Ron Varney said at a press
conference at Tri-County Speedway prior to the running of
the Rumble in the Hills/North Carolina 200 there.
The ASA ran at GIR in 2000 with
three-time series champion Butch Miller taking the win and
Scott Wimmer finishing second. Gateway International Raceway
Vice President and General Manager Lenny Batycki said the
addition of the ASALMS Challenge Series enhances a great
weekend of racing at the Madison, Ill., facility.
"When you think of the ASA, you think great short-track
racing," he said. "The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has
brought that rough, beatin'-and-bangin' style of racing to
tracks all over the country since 1995 and having the ASA
Late Model Series race here after the Truck Series show on
Sept. 6 will only add to the great racing experience at
Gateway."
St. Louis native and NASCAR Cup Series
champion Rusty Wallace rose to national prominance after
winning the 1983 ASA championship. One of his crew members
on that team was Mike Mittler, the owner of the Foristell,
Mo.-based MB Motorsports NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team
that launched the careers of current NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series stars Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, and Regan Smith.
Rookies of the year in the series include Kenny Wallace
(1986), two-time NCTS winner at GIR Ted Musgrave (1987),
defending Gateway winner Johnny Benson (1990), and defending
two-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson (1998).
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at
Gateway International Raceway is scheduled to start at 1:30
p.m. local time, with the ASA Late Model Series expected to
take the track upon completion of the NCTS races.
JB Fan Snaps Photo
Emily
Kramar snapped this photo of Johnny at the Milwaukee
Mile last June.
Kenseth on Rise, Ready for Bristol
By: Johnny Benson
As a
MSNBC contributor, Johnny has selected
Matt Kenseth to win
at Bristol. To view the complete article -
Click Here.
Eric Davis
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Eric is the engine tuner for the #23 Bill Davis
Racing Craftsman Truck and resides in High Point,
NC. During the week he works at TRD. This is the
second year he has been part of the #23 team.
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Why do you work on a
NASCAR team? It's something I always wanted to
do. Engines interested me and that what I wanted to do
for a career.
What
has been your most rewarding moment in your racing
career? Getting that first win as an engine
tuner with Johnny and the #23 team.
What has been the most challenging moment in your racing
career? Trying to quit smoking at the race
track. I have tried it twice. Also adapting to the
different drivers, crew chiefs and teams.
What
would you like the fans to know about you? My
nickname is Quiznos .....
And
anything else that you would like to share ... I
love being on the water ...
Thank you,
Eric for sharing with the fans!!
JB Flies With One of the Best
JB Fan
- Matt Russ sends in this photo
"This is a photo of my helicopter flight helmet. Now
everyone on the flight deck will know who my #1 driver
is when they see #23 on my brain bucket. Go JB!"
Thanks, Matt for
what you do!
NASCAR NOW
By: John Daly - The Daly Planet
The amazing changes at ESPN continue where NASCAR is
concerned. One of the most dynamic has been the new
Monday "roundtable" version of NASCAR Now.
This one hour show has moved from a single-anchor
scripted program to a vibrant discussion of very diverse
racing topics. Allen Bestwick has been the key to
leading this charge, and continued on this Monday to
direct the conversation between a brand new group of
panelists.
ESPN2 viewers found themselves looking at the most
balanced group of NASCAR veterans the network has
assembled so far this season. Mike Massaro has worked
for years to represent ESPN where NASCAR is concerned,
and his insightful commentary from a media perspective
is straightforward and informative.
Ray Evernham is working hard for ESPN this season to
overcome some credibility issues that arose from his
personal choices, and continues to use his diverse
background as both a crew chief and owner to his
advantage. ESPN is going to use Evernham in a variety of
roles this season, and he seems to be a natural
on-camera.
Finally, it may have caused fans to do a double-take,
but there he was. Sitting alongside of Bestwick was
Johnny Benson. In NASCAR TV land, there was no
bigger story a couple of years back than Benson and
Bestwick getting summarily fired from the Inside
NEXTEL Cup Racing program they had both
anchored for years on SPEED.
The irony of a well-spoken and experienced Benson
perched on his chair in the NASCAR Now
studio was not lost on veteran fans.
Complete Story
Barb's Blog
Another race - another blog ... Barb shares her
experience at the Atlanta Motor Speedway ....
03/07 - Friday
03/08 - Saturday
03/09 -
Sunday
Kenseth on Rise, Ready for Bristol
By: Johnny Benson
As a
MSNBC contributor, Johnny has selected
Matt Kenseth to win
at Bristol. To view the complete article -
Click Here.
Berger Chevrolet
The
JBFC would like to thank Matt Berger
and Berger Chevrolet for their support of the fan club
and this website.
The Berger's have been long supporters of the Benson
family starting with John Sr's career and continued
support of Johnny's short track racing career. You can find all your car
needs at Berger Chevrolet located at 2525 28th St, Grand
Rapids, MI or check out their website at
www.bergerchevy.com
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Happy
Birthday to Judy Benson.
She is lucky to be spending her birthday in sunny
Florida!
