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Johnny Benson

Professional Race Car Driver

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Johnny Benson, NASCAR Champion and son of former Michigan Modified Driver John Benson Sr., hopes to make it to the finish line first to capture the victory in this year’s Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.

Dating back to 1982, Benson began his racing career on the dirt tracks in Michigan, and he currently competes in the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Benson competed in 247 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series over a period of 11 years, while he competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for two full seasons. Benson was named Rookie-of-the-Year in 1994 and the Nationwide Champion in 1995. He also competed in 100 races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series over a period of seven years, with nine wins.

Benson currently lives in Cornelius, North Carolina, with his wife Debbie and children, Katelyn and Mikayla.

Highlights:

• 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion in a Toyota Tundra

• Won NASCAR Truck Series “Most Popular Driver” in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

• Won Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 1990, 1994 and 1996.

• Hand builds an average of five Outlaw Asphalt late model cars and super-modified cars during the off-season.

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