Johnny Benson led twice for 32 laps to earn WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the John Deere 250. Benson took the honor for the third time in 2006 and for the second time in the last three races. He has led 13 times in seven races for a total of 264 laps. Benson finished 11th in the race after being involved in an accident on the final lap.
Benson is second in the Craftsman Truck Series championship standings, 121 behind leader Todd Bodine. He leads third-place David Reutimann by 134 points. Mike Skinner leads the WIX Filters Lap Leader standings over Benson and Todd Bodine (7-3).
Johnny Benson Quotes: "The WIX Filters Lap Leader Award is great. It's something we're proud to be able to win. That's a neat deal for us. It was an okay day for us. We're a little confused on the finish right now because I thought there was no racing back. We'll have to argue that here shortly ."
WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Standings
Mike Skinner - 7
Todd Bodine - 3
Johnny Benson - 3
Ron Hornaday Jr. - 2
David Starr - 1
David Reutimann - 1
Marcos Ambrose - 1
Jack Sprague - 1
Rick Crawford - 1
WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Winners by Race
Event - Driver
GM FlexFuel 250 - Mike Skinner (34 laps)
RACETICKETS.COM 200 - Todd Bodine (11 laps)
John Deere 200 - Todd Bodine (38 laps)
Kroger 250 - David Starr (121 laps)
Dodge Ram Tough 200 - Todd Bodine (66 laps)
Quaker Steak and Lube 200 - Mike Skinner (38 laps)
City of Mansfield 250 - Ron Hornaday (131 laps)
AAA Insurance 200 - David Reutimann (18 laps)
Sam's Town 400 - Mike Skinner (113 laps)
Con-Way Freight 200 - Johnny Benson (31 laps)
Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 - Ron Hornaday Jr. (102 laps)
O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 - Mike Skinner (59 laps)
Built Ford Tough 225 - Marcos Ambrose (49 laps)
O'Reilly 200 - Jack Sprague (133 laps)
Power Stroke Diesel 200 - Rick Crawford (87 laps)
Toyota Tundra 200 - Mike Skinner (50 laps)
O'Reilly 200 - Mike Skinner (36 laps)
New Hampshire 200 - Johnny Benson (145 laps)
Smith's Las Vegas 350 - Mike Skinner (114 laps)
John Deere 250 - Johnny Benson (32 laps)