Norm Benning’s truck goes aflame after Talladega engine failure

Norm Benning was ousted from Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway after a blown engine left his No. 6 truck in flames. Benning was running 32nd at Lap 65 when the engine of his No. 6 Chevrolet failed entering Turn 1. A plume of white smoke bellowed from the vehicle before turning to flames, which rolled beneath and behind the vehicle before Benning came to a halt at the exit of Turn 2. MORE: Unofficial results | At-track photos The 73-year-old Pennsylvania native climbed from the truck under his own power before safety personnel aided him beside the truck once the fire was extinguished. He was later treated and released from the infield care center. Benning is a longtime NASCAR competitor who made his 259th Truck Series start Friday at Talladega. Benning made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1989, making three of his four career Cup starts that season. Additionally, Benning made three Xfinity Series starts from 2003-04.