Johnny Benson Jr.

Race Car Driver

Birthday June 27, 1963

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Michigan

Age 61 years old

#244,845 Most Popular

About

NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year in 1996, won championships in the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series.

Before Fame

He raced in the American Speed Association, earning its Rookie of the Year award in 1990.

Trivia

After joining the Craftsman Truck Series, he was named Most Popular Driver from 2006 through 2008.

Family Life

His father John Benson, Sr. drove in several modified tours.

Associated With

He was leading the 2000 Daytona 500 with 4 laps to go before he was passed by race winner Dale Jarrett.