Johnny Benson Jr., from Grand Rapids, had 18 national NASCAR wins in his NASCAR career (1993-2010). Those wins included one in the Cup Series (Rockingham 2002), three in Xfinity and 14 in the Truck Series.
Benson won the Truck Series championship in 2008 and the Xfinity Series in 1995. He was also the Cup Series Rookie of the Year in 1996.
Benson is still active in racing in 2023 as a member of the National Appeals Panel. He also raced in the Superstar Racing Experience at Berlin Raceway, near Grand Rapids. At Berlin, Benson was a Late Model champion in the 1980s.
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