I just wanted to let everyone know that a very special person passed away today. Although I’ve only been watching NASCAR for six years, I’ve grown to love the commentary of the man known as “The Professor” and “BP”. After a battle with lung cancer, a friend of the NASCAR community, Benny Parsons, has passed away.
Another name that could be applied to Benny was, “The Champ.” Benny won the Winston (Now Nextel) Cup championship in 1973. One of only two (I believe) drivers to have won a championship with only one win the season, a very difficult task to accomplish.
Benny could also have been called “Ambassador.” Plain and simple, I’ll say this. It is impossible to dislike Benny Parsons. The man loved to share his knowledge of the sport, and did it in a way that didn’t make you feel stupid.
I just wanted to say, “Thank You,” Benny. Although I have never met you, you’ve made me feel like I know you. I regret that I’ve only known you for six years, but they have been six fantastic years.
RIP, Benny Parsons, 1941-2007.