Racing insiders share opinions following Benson accident Huntersville, N.C. (June 15, 2008) - Johnny Benson Jr.’s wreck at Berlin Raceway, located in Marne, Michigan, has the racing community being reminded how important safety is at all levels of racing. During Saturday's ISMA Supermodified event, Benson collided with another vehicle and caught fire. Fortunately the safety crew quickly arrived to extinguish the fire and extract Benson from his car. Benson escaped with injured ribs and is listed in serious but stable condition at the hospital. The incident has drivers discussing how far safety has developed on all levels of racing. Bobby Labonte, Driver No. 96 Ask.com Ford and President of Breaking Limits: “A few years ago we really made a big push with the ... FULL STORY »
Reigning NASCAR truck champion Johnny Benson is in serious but stable condition after a fiery crash during a SuperModified race. The driver was starting his second lap when he collided with another car on Saturday night at Berlin Raceway in Marne, ... FULL STORY »
MARNE -- Johnny Benson Jr. came off Turn 3 at Berlin Raceway and met up with another car during Saturday's ISMA Supermodifieds race. Then came the sight no one wanted to see at the track: Benson's car bursting into flames. When Benson's ... FULL STORY »
One year ago, Johnny Benson had to wait for a high-speed photo of the Michigan International Speedway finish line to learn that he lost the race to Erik Darnell. While the series returned to run Saturday's Michigan 200, neither driver ... FULL STORY »