Benny Parsons passed away today from the lung cancer he had been fighting for several months. He was one of the old-time blue collar drivers who made stock car oval track racing a uniquely American pastime, listing his occupation as "taxicab driver" in the early days. After his racing days were over, he traded the steering wheel for the microphone and had a career as a race commentator.
I really liked Benny, who was a good-natured guy with a competitive streak. I'm really sad he passed at only 65 years old, and I'll miss him when the Daytona 500 comes up in February.
I really liked Benny, who was a good-natured guy with a competitive streak. I'm really sad he passed at only 65 years old, and I'll miss him when the Daytona 500 comes up in February.