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66N is Back in the Black
Team members were laid off and the race shop was eerily quiet.
Instead of hunkering down in the shop to wait out the cold snowy Pa
winter building cars and developing new setups, Benny was on the
phone working hard to find that unclaimed sponsor for another run at
the Hooters National Championship. Days, weeks and months flew by
with hundreds of hours spent on the phone working contact after
contact, following lead after lead looking in all parts of the
country to find the sponsors he needed.
Hard work and dedication paid off in late
February when Samuel, Son and Company Limited signed
on board as the primary sponsor for 2007. The Samuel
Company is a family owned metal processing and
The racing season is looking much brighter now and Benny is very
eager with the new opportunities it brings. Benny is excited to
announce “The formation of a new race team - North /South
Motorsports to campaign the number 66 Ford. The team was born
through reuniting with my former team owner Johnny Dangerfield of
Moncks Corner, SC” said Benny. “Johnny brings his love of racing,
his sponsor from last year, the Automotive Development Group (ADG)
and his dealerships, Johnny’s Suzuki to the team as associate
sponsors this year. Without Johnny this would not have been
possible” said Benny. In addition to the support from ADG and
Johnny’s, Benny will be running the familiar Predator Engines and
Chassis for 2007. Benny said “I just can’t thank Denny and Becky
Raybuck for all of the support over the last three years and their
continued support in 2007. While not the primary sponsors this year,
I am very pleased to have the cars, hauler and equipment from last
year including a modern shop to campaign from in 2007. The Raybuck’s
have been very generous.” Also joining Johnny’s, ADG and Predator
will be Murray’s Freightliner of DuBois and Greased Lightning®
cleaning products. Benny said “ I am very fortunate to have such a
great sponsor as Greg Murray. Greg is a returning sponsor in 2007
providing a tractor for the hauler and vehicles for team
transportation. Not only does Greg help with the financial end of
this deal but he travels to many of the races where he helps in the
pits preparing the cars. He also is the sign holder during my pit
stops”. Benny is also happy to be associated with the fine folks of
Greased Lightning® as a contingency sponsor for 2007. “The program
they have developed for support in 2007 is going to be beneficial to
more than just one team. I certainly will be working hard to win the
money at each race and at the $15,000 prize at the end of the year”.
For more information go to: Benny Gordon - The Official Website
www.bennygordon.us.
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distributing company headquartered in Ontario,
Canada with more than 80 facilities located
throughout Canada and the United States and more
than 4500 employees. Todd Gordon, Benny’s brother
and Crew Chief, was responsible for recognizing the
opportunity with Samuel. Todd’s business, GorTech a
steel fabrication business and part time sponsor
last year for the number 8 car of Johnny Rumley,
does business with Samuel.