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Benny Parsons, 65, passed away Jan 16 at the Intensive Care Unit of the Carolinas Medial Center in Charlotte, NC. Parsons, who became a popular television and radio personality after retiring from driving in 1988, entered the hospital Dec. 26 as the result of complications stemming from his battle with lung cancer. The cancer was diagnosed earlier this year and was recently reported to be in full remission.

Benny Parsons Bio
  • Born in 1941 in Wilkes County, North Carolina
  • Currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with wife Terri
  • Two sons, Kevin and Keith Parsons
  • Two granddaughters, Emily and Libbie
  • Started racing in 1963 at Mt. Clemens Speedway
  • AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB OF AMERICA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR in 1965 (ARCA)
  • ARCA Champion 1968 and 1969
  • First ARCA Champion inducted into The International Sports Hall of Fame
  • Joined NASCAR in 1970
  • First Winston Cup victory was at South Boston Virginia Speedway in 1971
  • Winston Cup Champion in 1973
  • Winner of Daytona 500 in 1975
  • First person to every qualify a stock car over 200mph record holder
  • Retired from competition immediately following the 1988 season
  • Joined ESPN as a RACE ANALYST in 1989
  • ACE AWARD winner
  • Has a cookbook: BUFFET BENNY’S FAMILY RECIPES
  • Host of nationally syndicated radio show on Performance Racing Network called “FAST TALK WITH BENNY PARSONS”
  • Inducted into The International Motor Sports Hall of Fame in December of 1994
  • 1996 ESPN Emmy Award Winner
  • 1998 named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR History
  • Announcer and Color Commentator for NASCAR on NBC & TNT
  • 21 Victories
  • Per Don Naman, Executive Director of The International Sports Hall of Fame, “Out of 526 NASCAR events, Benny finished in the Top 10 283 times and in the Top 5 199 times, making him one of the most consistent drivers in recent history.”
  • Inducted into The Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America August 2006
  Lots of videos and stories about Benny

http://www.nascar.com/special/parsons/

http://www.goprn.com/515539.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/columns/story?seriesId=2&columnist=blount_terry&id=2732846

 

 

Words of Benny

"Que The Duck"  Benny would say that every time the duck came across the screen

"Man ol man"  Benny would say this every time something happened on the track

Benny's Guest Book to sign for condolences


In lieu of flowers, it was Benny’s wish that donations be made in his name to the:

Connie E. Parsons Memorial Fund
PO Box 443
Ellerbee, NC  28338

Blumenthal Cancer Center
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, #600
Charlotte, NC  28204

The Victory Junction Gang
Memorials can be made via the internet at VictoryJunction.org

Benny was beloved by many people and your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes over the last few months have meant a great deal to him and to his family. Thank you for your love and support.

BennyParsons.com

Winston Cup Champion in 1973


Kevin Harvick and Benny Parsons