Johnny Benson Jr.

About Johnny Benson Jr.

Johnny Benson Jr. won the 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship and recorded 14 Truck Series victories across a career that also included 318 Cup starts, one Cup win, and the 1995 Cup Series Rookie of the Year award. The Grand Rapids, Michigan native was a versatile competitor whose talent was evident across every level of NASCAR competition. His lone Cup victory came at Rockingham in 2002, a track known as the Rock for its demanding, abrasive surface that punished man and machine alike. Winning at Rockingham required patience, tire management, and the ability to find speed on a track that gave up its secrets reluctantly -- all qualities that defined Benson's driving style. The Truck Series was where Benson truly thrived. His 2008 championship was the culmination of a career-long search for the right combination of team and opportunity, and his six wins that season demonstrated a dominance that validated years of hard work and perseverance at NASCAR's top levels. Benson's career across Cup and Trucks tells the story of a complete racer -- a driver talented enough to win Rookie of the Year in Cup and skilled enough to win a championship in Trucks, with the adaptability and professionalism to compete at the highest level for over a decade.

Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference

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Best Tracks

Johnny Benson Jr.'s best track is The Milwaukee Mile with 3 wins and a 11.3 average finish in 8 races.

Track Races Avg Finish
The Milwaukee Mile 8 11.3
Nashville Superspeedway 7 10.1
Hickory Speedway 4 8.8
Phoenix Raceway 9 9.4
Bristol Motor Speedway 10 9.5
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What series does Johnny Benson Jr. compete in?
Johnny Benson Jr. competed in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.