Johnny Benson, Two-time NASCAR Champion.....Part One

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Johnny Benson is the pride of Michigan, multi-track champion, winner of races on three top levels of NASCAR and a two- NASCAR champion. \
He sat down with “The Garage Shop Insider” podcast, brought to you by Labwares, in an exclusive interview with our own Tim Packman. Johnny talked about his early life, working for his dad, beginning days of Racing and almost winning the Daytona 500.
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@johncarter1137 2 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to be somewhat involved with NASCAR back in the 1990s and got to be around a lot of these guys. I always found the majority of them to be very down to earth and willing to spent their precious time with you if only briefly. I always pulled for Johnny Benson even though I don't think I ever formally met him because he seemed like such a humble person. Back then almost all the drivers had to work their way up and prove themselves at each level unlike a lot of the rich kids of today.

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct and so many things you said there John. Thank you for your comments and for watching

@huggybear9937 Жыл бұрын

Followed JB for years and was in the fan club

@mchristr 2 жыл бұрын

No idea JB had such a deep mechanical background. At one time it seemed like he was winning every race entered. What a class act.

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

Johnny has an incredible automotive an engineering mind, which he learned from his dad

@thetechfromheaven Жыл бұрын

Back in the day you really needed to get involved in the little bits and pieces of your car and team by yourself if you wanted a winning car with a non-HMS or Roush subsidy budget, it kinda also gave birth to the Owner-Driver concept. Even nowadays, look at some of the small teams on Xfinity and Truck series doing a lot of "Out of the box" homebilt, Driver-Owner and grass roots stuff, good examples are Jeremy Clements, Brandon Brown, Brayton Laster, Timmy and Ty Hill and even Ross Chastain had his beginings like that grinding on his own super late models and modifieds down in Florida, while he also ran low funded rides on Trucks and Xfinity.

@philimac1278 3 жыл бұрын

JB is a very nice person. Always treated his fans and sponsors with kind respect. Glad to see he is doing well 2021. Loved the Setzer reference. Dennis Setzer is truly NASCAR to its core...also a Howdy to Jimmy, Dick and Chuck Bown Caraway Speedway... Tons of fun...

@TheGarageShop200 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we agree with all you said. Johnny was such a great interview, we had to do it in two parts.

@TheSlotSpot 2 жыл бұрын

JB is a great guy. Me and my pop Met him many times over the years.

@joevelderman2504 2 жыл бұрын

Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI is a special place - and even more special when Johnny Benson shows up! I grew up watching late models race there.

@rodstanley881 2 жыл бұрын

I agree I was on Randy Hosler racing team Fred Campbell was the driver Berlin is a great race track

@wideslammer 2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Benson was at Brainerd International Raceway's road course with the ASA cars in 1993. He qualified in second place but had a little trouble and finished outside the top ten. After the race, I was walking through the pits taking pictures of some of the cars. Johnny's car had the rear end jacked up to change tires or something. I kneeled down to take a picture when he walked over and said, "wait, I'll get it off the jack so it will look a little better." He proceeded to lower the jack and pull it out of the way. He was very personable and chatted for a few moments. He was the series champion that year before moving on to NASCAR.

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

He is a very down to earth person. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your story.

@rodstanley881 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I live in Michigan benson is a great guy

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is incredible to talk with

@jimpackman6997 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful stories from a great guy from within the world of racing.

@TheGarageShop200 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he has a great was of telling stories. Thanks for watching

@rodstanley881 2 жыл бұрын

This is my second time watching this great video Just saying Fred Campbell is a 10time champion at Berlin

@adamUDavies 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video with Johnny Benson. I'm addicted to your channel.

@stephanieshute8514 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to hear from a retired driver of his stories. I really enjoyed the show. Thank you guys !!

@TheGarageShop200 3 жыл бұрын

Great guy, great interview...thank you for watching.

@frankdragottasfranktv7675 2 жыл бұрын

great interview Tim!

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, thank you!

@rodstanley881 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t get much better then kris Peterson

@keithoakes9587 2 жыл бұрын

l would love to get an address for his autograph. watched him race for years.

@johnsnow1355 2 жыл бұрын

He would of had a much better career if he had turned down the cup seat. He fizzled out in cup couldn't keep up with the big money. Still my favorite car and driver combination. Even more then Jeff Gordon. Anytime I saw that Pennzoil car on the track with Jonny in it I wanted him to win.

@TheGarageShop200 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he had a career of various levels of success. Johnny is a great person and driver