GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Reigning NASCAR Truck champion Johnny Benson is in serious but stable condition after a fiery crash during a supermodified race.
Johnny Benson
Benson
The driver was starting his second lap when he collided with another car on Saturday night at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich. His car slammed into the wall and erupted into flames.
Benson, of from Grand Rapids, Mich., reportedly had multiple injuries, including burns and broken ribs.
The 45-year-old driver lost his full-time ride last Monday when Red Horse Racing folded his Camping World Truck Series team because it couldn't find sponsorship.
NASCAR.COM - Benson in serious condition after supermodified crash - Jun 14, 2009
Story & Video here.....
http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/Fiery_wreck_at_Berlin_Benson_serious
Johnny Benson
Benson
The driver was starting his second lap when he collided with another car on Saturday night at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich. His car slammed into the wall and erupted into flames.
Benson, of from Grand Rapids, Mich., reportedly had multiple injuries, including burns and broken ribs.
The 45-year-old driver lost his full-time ride last Monday when Red Horse Racing folded his Camping World Truck Series team because it couldn't find sponsorship.
NASCAR.COM - Benson in serious condition after supermodified crash - Jun 14, 2009
Story & Video here.....
http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/Fiery_wreck_at_Berlin_Benson_serious
