Benny took over the company from Don Crupi in the mid 90's and then hired me to run it for him in the late 90's. Many of you may remember Benny at the races as one of the nicest company owners anyone could meet. Benny and I traveled the USA in his favorite toy; his 40ft. Freightliner Truck with the big Crupi on the side as we would take it to many Nationals all over the country in the late 90's and early into the 2000's. Benny loved being at the races, meeting all of the BMX community, handing out stickers to the kids and showing off his great BMX parts on the custom displays he made for the races.
I then bought the company from Benny in 2006 but Benny remained a major influence in my life, a great source of advice and just an amazing friend until the day he passed, Saturday the 19th of September. Benny is survived by his 5 children, 15 Grand Children and 5 Great Grandchildren.
Rest in peace my friend: 1936 - 2015
-Greg Swingrover