Description Norm Benning Racing is an American professional stock car racing team that currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team is owned by Norm Benning, who drives the No. 6 Chevrolet Silverado.
History
Norm Benning Racing opened in 1993, DNQ'ing all attempts by team owner Norm Benning in Cup competition. Benning began fielding the No. 8 and 84 car in the ARCA Racing Series in 1995 for himself and other drivers. Benning ran the team in four Nationwide races from 2003–2004.
The team's most success has been found in the Truck Series. Despite not having the budget to compete for good finishes, the team has attempted races every year since 2008, with the number of entries varying. In 2013, Benning gained national notoriety after his battle during the Last Chance Qualifier for the inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway, barely finishing in the final transfer position over Clay Greenfield. 2025's season opener at Daytona saw Benning become the oldest driver in NASCAR's national series history to finish a race on the lead lap, finishing 16th at age 73.
Sprint Cup Series
Car No. 57 history
Benning attempted the Daytona 500 in the No. 57 three times from 2009 to 2011 and did not qualify a single time. In 2011, he was forced to withdraw from the race because his car did not meet minimum speed.