Ben & his wife Jacquie have been married for 25 years and reside in Vonda, Sask. They are proud that their two sons, Lee and Brett, have both taken up the family tradition and are running their own chariots. Ben & Jacquie own Advantage Collision & Paint in Saskatoon and JG’s Collision in Prince Albert. Both companies sponsor Ben’s chuckwagon. Ben started racing in 1981 then took an extended break from racing and then returned in 2001. Ben’s most memorable moment racing is losing his wagon wheel in James Smith and finishing the race on three wheels.