Benny Gordon
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Benny Gordon is an American race car driver who competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
Prior to moving up to NASCAR, Gordon competed for six years in the USARacing series (formerly known as the Hooters Pro Cup), where he was Rookie of the Year in 2003. He went on to win the Northern Division in four of the following five seasons, except for 2007 where he finished second. He would add overall series championships in 2005 and 2008.
Gordon's first NASCAR race was in the Camping World Truck Series (then Craftsman Truck Series) in 2007 at the Milwaukee Mile
, where he finished 15th. It was his only Truck Series start that season. He returned for one more Truck Series start the following year, finishing 31st at Mansfield Motorsports Park, a track where he has won multiple USAR races.
In 2009, Gordon left USARacing full-time to enter his own team in the Nationwide Series. Driving the #72 Ford Fusion
, he has made six starts and finished in the top 20 twice, with a best finish of 12th at Iowa Speedway
.
At Richmond
, Gordon's car carried a sponsorship benefitting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Prior to moving up to NASCAR, Gordon competed for six years in the USARacing series (formerly known as the Hooters Pro Cup), where he was Rookie of the Year in 2003. He went on to win the Northern Division in four of the following five seasons, except for 2007 where he finished second. He would add overall series championships in 2005 and 2008.
Gordon's first NASCAR race was in the Camping World Truck Series (then Craftsman Truck Series) in 2007 at the Milwaukee Mile
Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Mile is a -long oval race track in West Allis, Wisconsin that seats about 40,000 spectators. It operated as a dirt track until 1953. The track was paved in 1954....
, where he finished 15th. It was his only Truck Series start that season. He returned for one more Truck Series start the following year, finishing 31st at Mansfield Motorsports Park, a track where he has won multiple USAR races.
In 2009, Gordon left USARacing full-time to enter his own team in the Nationwide Series. Driving the #72 Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion (North America)
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 2006 model year. The 2010 model was awarded the Motor Trend Car of the Year and its hybrid version won the 2010 North American Car of the Year Award...
, he has made six starts and finished in the top 20 twice, with a best finish of 12th at Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway is a 7/8-mile paved oval motor racing track in Newton, Iowa, United States, approximately east of Des Moines. The track was designed with influence from Rusty Wallace and patterned after Richmond International Raceway, a short track where Wallace was very successful...
.
At Richmond
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile , D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series...
, Gordon's car carried a sponsorship benefitting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.