Norm Benning Racing
| Owner(s) Name(s) | Norm Benning |
| Racing Series | Sprint Cup Series, Camping World Truck Series |
| Number of Championships | 0 |
| Car Number(s) | #57 |
| Driver(s) | Norm Benning (#57) |
| Primary Sponsor(s) | None |
| Shop Location | Unknown |
| Homepage | Norm Benning Racing |
Norm Benning Racing is NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series raceteam that fields cars for Norm Benning, the owner of the team.
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History
The team has not yet made a Sprint Cup race. They made four Nationwide races from 2003-2004. The team's most successful series has been the Truck Series. After successfully making 7 of the 8 races they attempted in 2008. The team ran the full Truck season making 24 of the 25 races and finishing 21st in points. Benning once again attempted the 2010 Daytona 500 but failed to qualify. The team will also attempt the 2010 Truck season full time in the #57.
Sponsorship and number
The team has had little success in finding sponsorship. They mainly function on week by week deals with a number of different companies.
In the past few years, Benning has raced the #57 in all races he enters under the Norm Benning Racing banner.
Controversy
On Feb. 12, 2010 Norm Benning Racing's Crew Chief William "Billy" Wheeler was banned from all NASCAR Series and events for life. Wheeler tested positive for a banned substance (suspected Methamphetamine) under NASCAR's heightened drug testing policy.
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