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The JBFC supports the Victory
Junction Gang.
The beautiful, natural setting
for The Victory Junction Gang Camp is 72 acres of land
surrounded by hardwood forest. The camp is located in
Randleman, N.C., approximately 15 minutes outside of
Greensboro. Nestled in the foothills of the Piedmont Triad,
this site offers a rolling terrain with several creeks and
woodland streams running through the property.
For more information on how you can
contribute check them out at
www.victoryjunction.org |
Victory Junction Gang Camp
Anyone who has watched the NASCAR races has had a
opportunity to see the commercials for the Victory Junction
camp with Kenny Schrader, Bobby Labonte, Jeff Green, Dale
Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart and others. Last year
before the Darlington truck race, I extended my race weekend
to include a stop to the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
It was an eye opening experience and a breathtaking
facility.
The Victory Junction Gang
fulfills a wish of Adam Petty to open a camp for children
with life-threatening illnesses. Unfortunately Adam
never got to see his dream evolve, as his life ended
tragically in a practice racing accident in 2000. Kyle
and Patty Petty moved forward with Adam's project.
The camp is open to visitors and they have organized tours
for fans to see this project up close and personal. If
you are looking for a charity to be involved with, please
check them out. You can be a volunteer for a camp
counselor or even administrative help. You
would be making a difference. For photos of my tour -
click here.
Barb
(02-13-05)
In Memory of Barb Kurtz
By: Barb Benson (August -
2010)
It's a sad day for
the Benson's.
We have lost a
good friend and supporter of the JBFC and
the Benson family. They say you can place
people you meet into three categories -
acquaintances, friends / family and your inner
circle. Jim and Barb Kurtz is part of
our inner circle.
Over the years,
Barb performed acts of kindness. She made
sure that Johnny had chocolate chip cookies
when he came home to race at Berlin Raceway,
doughnuts were brought every Saturday morning
for John Sr. for their coffee break and she
shortened my race shirts because they were too
long.
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Barb and
Jim at the
1993 ASA Banquet
celebrating Johnny's
championship |
Barb and Jim along
with John Sr. and Judy
at the races during
the Valvoline years |
And then there is
her dedication to this fan club .... If you
attended the fan club open houses or the races
at Berlin Raceway when we were selling
souvenirs, you would be greeted by Barb's
smiling face as she handled the sales. If you
received a monthly newsletter, she played a
part in making sure the labels and stamps were
placed on the envelope. If there was a bus
trip to MIS - she was on it. If Johnny was
racing - she knew where he was running. The
list goes on and on ...
In recent months,
Barb had been battling a brain tumor. It's an
unforgiving illness and takes a hard toll on
the body. I had a chance to visit her last
week. At the end of our visit I said I had to
go and get ready for Johnny to return to Grand
Rapids so he could race at Berlin. She looked
and me and said, "He has a good deal". We
both chuckled and I said he sure does ...
As I sit here and
think about the celebration of Barb's life I
realize that "we had a good deal". She has
made a difference and lasting impression to
all those who came in contact with her.
May you rest in
peace - you will be missed, but not
forgotten. I know you will be watching
from above.
2002 -
Jim, Johnny and Barb
Chris Bradley
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Coopersville Foundation
PO Box 205
Coopersville, MI 49404
The Johnny Benson Fan Club
is dedicated to the memory of
Chris Bradley
His vision, his determination,
his drive to succeed and
support of this driver and fan club lives on .....
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2010
Truck Schedule
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02/12 |
Daytona - #95
S - 9th F - 8th
Led 8 laps |
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03/06 |
Atlanta |
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03/27 |
Martinsville - #15
S - 9th F - 5th |
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04/02 |
Nashville |
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05/02 |
Kansas - #15
S - 13th F - 5th
Led 7 Laps |
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05/14 |
Dover - #15
S - 4th F - 10th |
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05/21 |
Lowes |
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06/04 |
Texas - #18
S - 13th F - 10th |
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06/12 |
MIS |
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07/11 |
Iowa |
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07/16 |
Gateway |
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07/23 |
Indy |
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07/31 |
Pocono |
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08/07 |
Nashville |
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08/14 |
Darlington |
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08/18 |
Bristol |
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08/27 |
Chicagoland |
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09/03 |
Kentucky |
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09/18 |
Loudon |
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09/25 |
Las Vegas |
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10/23 |
Martinsville |
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10/30 |
Talladega |
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11/05 |
Texas |
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11/12 |
Phoenix |
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11/19 |
Homestead |
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2010
Nationwide
Schedule |
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02/13 |
Daytona |
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02/20 |
California |
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02/27 |
Las Vegas |
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03/20 |
Bristol |
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04/03 |
Nashville |
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04/09 |
Phoenix |
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04/17 |
Texas |
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04/24 |
Talladega |
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04/30 |
Richmond |
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05/07 |
Darlington |
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05/15 |
Dover |
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05/29 |
Lowes |
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06/05 |
Nashville |
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06/12 |
Kentucky |
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06/26 |
Loudon |
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07/02 |
Daytona |
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07/09 |
Chicago |
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07/17 |
Gateway |
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07/24 |
Indy |
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07/31 |
Iowa |
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08/07 |
Watkins Glen |
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08/14 |
MIS |
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08/20 |
Bristol |
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08/29 |
Montreal |
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09/04 |
Atlanta |
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09/10 |
Richmond |
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09/25 |
Dover |
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10/02 |
Kansas |
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10/09 |
California |
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10/15 |
Lowes |
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10/23 |
Gateway |
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11/06 |
Texas |
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11/13 |
Phoenix |
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11/20 |
Miami |
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2010
Sprint Cup
Schedule |
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02/14 |
Daytona |
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02/21 |
California |
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02/28 |
Las Vegas |
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03/07 |
Atlanta |
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03/21 |
Bristol |
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03/28 |
Martinsville |
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04/10 |
Phoenix |
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04/18 |
Texas |
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04/25 |
Talladega |
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05/01 |
Richmond |
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05/08 |
Darlington |
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05/16 |
Dover |
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05/30 |
Lowes |
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06/06 |
Pocono |
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06/13 |
MIS |
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06/20 |
Sonoma |
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06/27 |
New Hampshire |
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07/03 |
Daytona |
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07/10 |
Chicago |
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07/25 |
Indy |
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08/01 |
Pocono |
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08/08 |
Watkins Glen |
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08/15 |
MIS |
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08/21 |
Bristol |
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09/05 |
Atlanta |
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09/11 |
Richmond |
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09/19 |
Loudon |
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09/26 |
Dover |
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10/03 |
Kansas |
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10/10 |
California |
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10/16 |
Lowes |
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10/24 |
Martinsville |
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10/31 |
Talladega |
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11/07 |
Texas |
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11/14 |
Phoenix |
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11/21 |
Miami |
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