The 2008 Ford 200 was a Craftsman Truck Series event held at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 14, 2008. It was the season finale and what a finale it was. Todd Bodine bookended his victory in the opener with a victory in the closer, passing impressive rookie Brian Scott late and holding off Scott on a green-white-checkered. However, all eyes were on the championship. Johnny Benson, Jr., who only entered the race with a three point lead, seemed to be lagging all night while rival Ron Hornaday, Jr. was running first or second. But a couple of good pit calls by Benson's team positioned him ahead of Hornaday in the final few laps. Hornaday, despite having better tires, was unable to get to Benson until they crossed the line, finishing one position - and literally two yards - behind the cha