Johnny Benson, the most experienced drivers in NASCAR's top series

Johnny Benson is the One of the most experienced drivers in the Busch Series, an eight-year veteran in NASCAR's top series. Benson is also a Busch Series champion, winning back in 1995.

Jonathan Benson, Jr. was born June 27, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a NASCAR driver and the son of former Michigan modified driver John Benson, Sr. His top career include the 1993 American Speed Association AC-Delco Challenge series championship, the 1995 Busch Series championship, the 1996 Winston Cup NASCAR Rookie of the Year award, and the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series championship.

Before joining the American Speed Association (ASA) in 1990, Johnny Benson was late model champion at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. During Benson rookie season in the ASA he captured one pole position. In 1991 Benson compiled 13 top 10's including four second place finishes. Benson ranked fourth in the ASA AC-Delco Challenge Series in 1991. Benson later when on to win the 1993 American Speed Association (ASA) champion. During his time in the ASA series he drove the # 21 Valvoline Chevrolet for Throop Motorsports.

On June 14, 2009 Benson was burned in a fiery crash in an ISMA Supermodifieds race at Berlin Raceway. He was transported to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and is in serious, but stable condition.