Benny Parsons

[Sheri]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Benny Parsons, a former taxi driver turned NASCAR champion, died Tuesday from complications stemming from his short battle with lung cancer, his son Keith said. He was 65.

Parsons, the 1973 NASCAR champion, died in Charlotte, N.C., where he had been hospitalized since Dec. 26.

A member of NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers, Parsons retired from racing in 1988 and moved into the broadcasting booth. He spent the past six years as a commentator on NBC and TNT, and continued to call races from the booth during his treatment.

He also was a regular contributor on NASCAR to MSNBC.com.

How sad.

[nikkala]

I will miss his passion for racing and his great sense of humor. Godspeed dear Benny.

[Jyoung20]

So sad!!!!

GOD BLESS!!

Jamie

[RandyW]

Prays for Family, Friends, and all of the Nascar Teams as they go forward this year without Benny In the Pit area.

Here is link for online guest book for Benny;

http://www.legacy.com/GB/GuestbookView. ... d=86030845

[ztweb]

how sad

Jen

[Danielle30]

This is so sad. Benny was such a gret addition to NASCAR. He will be greatly missed.

[Ann]

So very sad to hear this news.

[missyk]

Dang! Crap! (And a bunch of words I can't say) I'm so sad to read this.