Benny Parsons
This information courtesy of bennyparsons.com

A memorial to celebrate the life of Benny Parsons was held on Friday, January 19th at
Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC.  Family, close friends and beloved members of the racing community who knew and loved Benny were received in the 2:00pm service. Following the memorial, from 4:00pm – 5:30pm, race fans paid respects to Benny.

In lieu of flowers, it was Benny’s wish that donations be made in his name to the:

Connie E. Parsons Memorial Fund
PO Box 443
Ellerbee, NC  28338

Blumenthal Cancer Center
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, #600
Charlotte, NC  28204

The Victory Junction Gang
Memorials can be made via the internet at VictoryJunction.org

Benny was beloved by many people and your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes over the last few months have meant a great deal to him and to his family. Thank you for your love and support.
 

Benny Parsons Bio

  • Born in 1941 in Wilkes County, North Carolina
  • Lived in Charlotte, North Carolina with wife Terri
  • Two sons, Kevin and Keith Parsons
  • Two granddaughters, Emily and Libbie
  • Started racing in 1963 at Mt. Clemens Speedway
  • AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB OF AMERICA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR in 1965 (ARCA)
  • ARCA Champion 1968 and 1969
  • First ARCA Champion inducted into The International Sports Hall of Fame
  • Joined NASCAR in 1970
  • First Winston Cup victory was at South Boston Virginia Speedway in 1971

  • Winston Cup Champion in 1973
  • Winner of Daytona 500 in 1975
  • First person to every qualify a stock car over 200mph record holder
  • Retired from competition immediately following the 1988 season
  • Joined ESPN as a RACE ANALYST in 1989
  • ACE AWARD winner

 

  • Benny on LocationHas a cookbook: BUFFET BENNY’S FAMILY RECIPES
  • Host of nationally syndicated radio show on Performance Racing Network called “FAST TALK WITH BENNY PARSONS”
  • Inducted into The International Motor Sports Hall of Fame in December of 1994
  • 1996 ESPN Emmy Award Winner
  • 1998 named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR History
  • Announcer and Color Commentator for NASCAR on NBC & TNT
  • 21 Victories

 

  • $3.9 million in Career Earnings
  • Benny on LocationPer Don Naman, Executive Director of The International Sports Hall of Fame, “Out of 526 NASCAR events, Benny finished in the Top 10 283 times and in the Top 5 199 times, making him one of the most consistent drivers in recent history.”
  • Inducted into The Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America August 2006


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