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AfterShock
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« on: January 16, 2007, 11:05:45 AM »
Benny Parsons passed away at about 11:am Eastern time.

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R.I.P. Benny.

You will be greatly missed.
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2007, 12:31:20 PM »
The world is much less polite with the passing of this wonderful man. 

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/6376034?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=167
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2007, 12:39:39 PM »
Another man who'll be terribly missed by the NASCAR community. Godspeed, and a good rest.
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2007, 03:08:12 PM »
Ohhh, I was really hoping he'd kick this, but after we lost Bobby....rest in peach BP....you WILL be missed sorely.
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2007, 04:11:04 PM »
Michael Waltrip's quarterpanel at testing...he was quoted as saying they were getting everyone to sign it, and going to send a pic to BP's wife to let her know the NASCAR garage supports them.
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2007, 08:11:50 PM »
Kenny Wallace's father-in-law also passed away today.
And I heard that Dick Landy, of drag racing fame also passed away recently.

This year hasn't started off very well.
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2007, 10:57:21 PM »
No it hasn't After Shock.

I was sad to hear about Benny today.  He will be missed by many people!
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2007, 11:13:25 PM »
My post disapeared so this may come up twice.


I can't believe how this year has started off. I would love to watch the race that is going on in Heaven right now. And as bad as I hate to say it, They now have a Top Notch Announcer to call the races they have and I'm sure he will get behind the wheel here and there. I will always remember his Que The Duck in the middle of the races. Benny was Fair and I think thats what most people liked about him. I know I will miss him alot and I'm sure everyone else will too. GODSPEED BP.
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2007, 01:25:50 AM »
RIP BP you will be sadly missed!
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2007, 02:19:14 AM »
I think a missing man formation flyover at Daytona is more than justified now.


                                        BENNY PARSONS

Born in 1941 in Wilkes County, NC.
Started racing in 1963 at Mt. Clemens Speedway.
Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Rookie Of The Year in 1965.
ARCA Champion 1968 and 1969.
First  ARCA Champion inducted into The International Sports Hall of Fame.
Joined NASCAR in 1970.
First victory at South Boston Virginia Speedway in 1971.
Winston Cup Champion in 1973.
Daytona 500 winner in 1975.
First person to qualify a stock car over 200 mph.
Retired after the 1988 season.
Joined ESPN as a race analyst in 1989.
Inducted into The International Motorsports Hall of Fame December, 1994.
ESPN Emmy Award Winner in 1996.
Named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR --- 1998.
Inducted into The Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America --- August, 2006.
Wrote cookbooks like Buffet Benny's Family Recipies.
Proprietor of Rendezvous Ridge Winery.

Man. I'm going to miss you Benny.
I can't remember when you weren't around.
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2007, 07:29:31 AM »
R.I.P., Benny. 
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2007, 09:20:52 PM »
Quote from: AfterShock on January 17, 2007, 02:19:14 AM
First victory at South Boston Virginia Speedway in 1971.

Wow.  BP at South Boston. 

I wonder who else ran that race!  I see from my NA$CAR Chronicle book that Bobby Isaac had the pole.

It is hard to believe he's gone.
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« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2007, 12:40:18 PM »
RIP BP.  You'll DEFINITELY be missed.  I certainly won't be saying this, if and when DW passes.
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« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2007, 03:55:56 PM »


Wow..Thats rather Rude an Disrespectful and Immature ! What did Darrel..ever do to you Missy ?   Undecided Lips Sealed
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2007, 06:43:02 PM »
As much as a lot of fans don't like Darrell, I think he's done a lot for the sport.  I think it will be a shame when his turn comes.
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