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Johnny Benson released from hospital, recovering from injuries
By SceneDaily Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Defending NASCAR Truck series champion Johnny Benson was released from the hospital Tuesday and is home recovering from injuries sustained in a crash Saturday at Berlin Raceway, according to a note on his fan site.
Benson was competing in an International Supermodified Association Super Modified race at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich. According to the Web site for WZZM 13, an ABC television affiliate in Grand Rapids, Mich., Benson and another driver touched entering Turn 4 on the first lap of the featured race, sending Benson spinning and crashing driver’s side into the outside wall. Benson's car reportedly came to rest in the middle of the track, where it was engulfed in flames before safety crews arrived.
Benson, who recently parted ways with his Red Horse Racing Truck team, told local television station WOOD TV8 that he had broken his collarbone in two places, his wrist and three ribs. He also cracked his scapula, the bone connecting the arm to the shoulder, as well as suffering "bumps and bruises, those are free" and burns on his elbow.
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nascarfan247 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:14 PMglad to hear he at home now get well soon johnny
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» Confirm Abuse Reportde4eva_afan said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:17 PMGet well soon Johnny! It was great to see you on TV!
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Jun 17, 2009 at 6:56 PMBummer he cant make Milwaukee and drive Kyles truck.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportAndi said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 8:55 PMSO glad to hear this. Hope you make a full recovery Johnny!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmanzytrophygirl said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 2:41 PM..happy news to hear Johnny is home recovering...he is a great guy with a very large fan-base and we all wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him driving once again--very soon...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmarykraus88 said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 2:47 PMGLAD YOU ARE HOME AN DOING BETTER, HOPE YOU WILL GET ANOTHER TRUCK RIDE. GO JOHNNY
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrmdunn3 said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:43 PMJohnny I am feeling your pain. I had 5 broken ribs and a bruised lung and it took me a really long time to heal and it was painful as heck. I'm hoping you a speedier recovery than I had and can't wait to see you back on the track again. Take care, rest and think positive.
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Jun 18, 2009 at 6:03 PMGlad to hear you are doing better Johnny ..always been a fan of yours .Hope you'll be back real soon
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Jun 18, 2009 at 6:20 PMSo, Johnny, to take liberties with an old song.. Glad to see that 'Johnny comes marching home again hurrah, hurrah!' Okay, so you weren't exactly marching, but we're still glad to see you're home. Take care. Hope to see you back on a track, if not this season, in 2010.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportnascarnutsheeler said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 7:45 PMGlad to hear Johnny is out of Hospital.Good luck to johnny.
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Jun 18, 2009 at 8:01 PMI have been a fan of yours for many Years, watched you in The cup series. Was so happy you won the truck championship last year.
Report as AbuseSorry to hear of your accident. Hope you will have a speedy recovery and will see you racing again soon. Ann and Ken in Fl.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportchauf306 said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 10:51 PMAlways a class guy, here's wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully a team to race on. The sport needs more drivers like you. Good luck Johnny!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmadmaxvtx1300 said:
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:32 AMgood to hear johnny is doing better. he is one of the most likable guys on the tour.I meet him once in an airport on a trip i was on. he was very nice and showed me a lot of respect.i have meet some other nascar elite drivers and wasn't given the time of day. i hope for a quick recover and a good ride when your able. we miss you on the Monday night nascar show-now being called the MWR show-
Report as Abusebest of luck johnny
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Jun 20, 2009 at 8:03 AMJohnny, I wish you well in your speedy recovery! God Speed! MSP #3 I was going to say I couldn't believe you said that. I thought again and said, "Yes I can!:-(
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Jun 20, 2009 at 5:06 PMGreat to see you on the mend! Hope to see you soon in a nascar race.
Report as AbuseWe need more great drivers such as your self.
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