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
Benny Parsons Obituary
Watch a historical look back at Benny Parsons' successful racing and TV career
By the Numbers: B.P.
NASCAR legend Parsons turned consistency into successful ride behind the wheel of a stock carParsons won 1973 title with consistency
One-time winner edged David Pearson, Richard Petty in mangled car at Rockingham finaleNASCAR 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 songLarger than life
NASCAR.COM columnist Joe Menzer recalls first meeting with Parsons, a superb storytellerClassmates remember Parsons
West Wilkes High School class of '59 says Parsons true to small-town North Carolina roots
Talk a walk down memory lane through photos of NASCAR personality Benny Parsons.
• NASCAR legend
• Class of 1959
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