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Benny Parsons 1941-2007
Benny Parsons

Parsons, 65, dies after battle with lung cancer

Benny Parsons, who charmed television audiences with his folksy demeanor as much as he impressed fans with his ability as a driver, died Tuesday at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte following complications from lung disease. He was 65.



Parsons eulogized as 'everybody's buddy' during 'A Service of Victory' memorial in North Carolina

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Benny Parsons Tribute

Bill Weber pays tribute to his friend and colleague
 

Benny Parsons Obituary

Watch a historical look back at Benny Parsons' successful racing and TV career
 

Benny Parsons Remembered

Marty Snider says racing and people were B.P.'s passion
 

Benny Parsons Remembered

Mark Martin recalls the first time him met Benny Parsons
 

Benny Parsons Remembered

Jeff Burton: Benny's love of others was a true gift
 

Benny Parsons Remembered

Jeremy Mayfield shares fond memories of Benny
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By the Numbers: B.P.

NASCAR legend Parsons turned consistency into successful ride behind the wheel of a stock car
 

Parsons won 1973 title with consistency

One-time winner edged David Pearson, Richard Petty in mangled car at Rockingham finale
 

NASCAR community reflects

Many of the sport's leading figures share their best memory of the man fondly known as B.P.
 

Days on the road with Benny

Former ESPN broadcast partner Bob Jenkins recalls days of good eats and good song
 

Larger than life

NASCAR.COM columnist Joe Menzer recalls first meeting with Parsons, a superb storyteller
 

Classmates remember Parsons

West Wilkes High School class of '59 says Parsons true to small-town North Carolina roots
 
Photos Talk a walk down memory lane through photos of NASCAR personality Benny Parsons.
• NASCAR legend
• Class of 1959