Bad luck hounds Benson as woes hit NASCAR season
Winston Cup champion Johnny Benson endured a brutal three weeks with misfortune on pit road at Charlotte and Dover, a wheel weight loss costing a lap at Michigan, and a fuel issue. The article also notes Geoffrey Bodine's Kentucky debut in No. 66 Chevrolet and Johnny Sauter's potential ASA rookie win record at I-70 Speedway, with various driver moves and TNT broadcasting additions.
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Labonte's Pocono Wins From Deep in Field
Terry Labonte achieved pole position records by winning Pocono races from deep starts. He first did so in June 1989 after starting 23rd, then again in June 1995 from the 27th starting spot, marking unusual qualifying paths.
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