Community Cares Benny Parsons

Benny Parsons, NASCAR Cup Champion, Motorsports Commentator and friend died today, Jan 16, 2007 of complications from Lung Cancer. God Speed, Benny. I never meant a person that didn't like you. We are going to miss you.

Benny Parsons Updates

• 01/16/2007 - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Garage Remembers ‘BP’
  Former champion Benny Parsons, who died Tuesday following a lengthy battle with cancer, was on the minds of many attending preseason test sessions at Daytona. The 1973 series champion – who also won the Daytona 500 in 1975 – became a popular and respected television announcer in later years. He is remembered for his love of the sport and his upbeat, approachable personality. Below are some reactions: ...
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• 01/16/2007 - Statement From Steve Page, President and General Manager of Infineon Raceway, Regarding Benny Parsons
  “Benny Parsons' personality and heart transcended his role as a sports figure. He was a wonderful human being and he warmed the lives of those lucky enough to know him. ...
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• 01/16/2007 - Richard Childress Statement about Benny Parsons
  WELCOME, N.C. – The following is a statement from Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, regarding the passing of Benny Parsons: ...
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• 01/16/2007 - Brian France on Benny Parsons, Statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO
  Statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France on the Passing of Former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Benny Parsons: ...
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• 01/16/2007 - Darrell Waltrip on Benny Parsons
  "Benny Parsons was the kindest, sweetest, most considerate person I have ever known," said Darrell Waltrip. "He was almost too nice to be a race car driver and I say that as a compliment. ...
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• 01/16/2007 - Benny Parsons loses battle with cancer
  Benny Parsons died early Tuesday morning at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• 01/07/2007 - Benny Parsons Hospitalized, Still
  Today Benny Parsons is lying in a hospital bed in Intensive Care at Carolinas Medical Center. He has been in hospital since December 26th due to complications from lung cancer treatment. ...
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Prayers and Support For Benny Parsons

• Dan Puskarich
  At Ontario my brother was in line at driver sign in and Benny was in line behind him. When Nascar waved at Benny to jump the line around those ahead he deferred saying that there were other drivers there also. Benny was class, Nascar isn't.
• Bruce Mooney
  R.I.P. Benny you truly will be missed by all. A true Nascar Champ and a class act!
• Roy Berlinghoff
  One of our true heros has left us. Godspeed BP; we'll miss you.
• Marlin Gill Racing.
  BP you will be missed by all. I always looked forward to your Commentaries.
• j.turrigiano
  I was really hoping he could beat this. Cancer sucks. Benny you leave a void no one can fill.
• Peter-John and Anne
  Change is hard and lots of the changes in the racing recently has made it feel less like what we know and love...not having Benny's voice and his joyful spirit here with us will be the hardest change of all in the racing world...Benny was a great champion and a true friend to all who met him...our souls are deeply grieved. I am sure there will be lots of great racing in heaven as Benny joins so many of our great racers who are there...Prayers are there for comfort for all of us who loved BP...God's Speed!
• The Fensler Family
  Benny, we all thank you for being such a wonderful good will ambassador for racing. You represented what we all should follow, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect for the sport. You will be truly missed. Rest in Peace
• Burry Dolbeare
  I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Benny several times when the Busch Boys raced at PPIR. He always had that wonderful personality. The racing world has lost a former driver, commentator, and friend. The world has lost a gentleman. Rest in peace my man, and God Speed to your family.
• Lori Reed
  To the Parsons family and Nascar community....I am very sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. I will miss Benny during the races. God Speed and God Bless.
• karen verschoor
  benny, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
• The Strimple Racing family
  To one of favorite champions--our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you WELL. Keep up the fight-You are the kind of guy we need to keep around here.
• The Blue Family
  God be with you Benny and give you strength and courage, we are all praying for you.
• Chief
  Get Well soon my friend. Never give up...
• Mike Barrett
  Benny, Been a while since I met you at Phils shop in Mooresville, but I'll never forget the storys about Dale Sr. giving you a bad time about your racing boots. Get Well REAL soon friend... Mike Barrett (Walt Austin Racing 93-94).
• MICHAEL SPRAGUE
  My heart and prayers are with you!
• JoAnne Holliday
  My prayers for Benny
• McKean Racing Family
  Benny You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the fight! You can beat the big C. Take care and God bless!!
• chuck hackbarth
  Having a close friend also going through the same battle as you are. I know how much prayers mean,you are in mine. Get Well Soon and God Bless. B 43.driver and crew.
• Michael Andrews
  get well soon Benny!
• Peter-John and Anne
  Benny, Meeting you was a thrill for Peter-John and I...I have loved learning real racing from your broadcasts. You were so busy that day at the race, but detoured over and stopped to see Peter-John. My own struggle with cancer has given me great empathy for what you are going through. Prayers and love are being sent to you...we stopped to do a detour of friendship, like you did for us, to tell we are on your team....rooting for you to keep going...May you be richly blessed for your life of kindness :-)
• j.turrigiano
  We're prayin for ya Benny!
• Perry Snelson
  looking forward to seeing you back in action get well soon Benny God bless you.
• Roy Berlinghoff
  BP Funny how it goes that with folks who love the same things yet have never met are some of the same folks we feel like we've known all of our lives. Benny, you're one of those rare people and we can only hope and pray that you are getting better and will soon be recovered enough to be seen at the races again. Perhaps working behind the microphone at the level you returned to may have been a bit much but you have to do what you love and we do love hearing you. If it is to be that you stop or greatly reduce the time spent therein, it would still be a privilege to see you at the track in ANY capacity. Good luck, my friend and may your health improve. May God bless you. Your friend, Roy Berlinghoff
• Kaye Reshaw
  You can beat this. Get well soon.
• Tim Doyle
  Benny, From all of us at T.W.D. Motorsports, GOD Bless you and get well soon. We (the racing community) need you! GOD Bless you Benny!! Tim Doyle Daniele Kelly Allen Kelly Gary Clifford Roy Burlinghoff #18 I.S. Super Truck
• KEVIN HARDING
  Benny, I met you at Sears Point.It has always stayed with me that you took the time to talk to everybody you came in contact with.You did not just brush people off. God bless you,and get well soon!
• Jack ONeal
  Benny; I met you once in Phoenix several years ago and you seemed just like any other guy. I watched you race for years andd was a fan. God bless you and I hope you get better soon. Jackie O'Neal ARCA West Late Model Challenge Series Race Director

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