standings. * – Most laps led. Owners' championship (key) Bold - Pole position awarded by time. Italics - Pole position set by owner's points standings. * – Most laps led. Rookie of the Year Johnny Benson was the only rookie to make a full-time run in the 1996 season, making him the 1996 Rookie of the Year. Benson ended the year with one top 5, six top 10s, and one pole. Randy MacDonald and Stacy Compton made attempts at the award as well, but did not run enough times to catch Benson. See also 1996 NASCAR Busch Series 1996 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series References External links Winston Cup Standings and Statistics for 1996 NASCAR Cup Series seasons