Benny Parsons

[Nascarcamping]

Its a very sad day for all us today with the loss of BP, I had the chance to see him in Daytona a couple years back, he was a great announcer, and will be missed by everyone. Condolences to his family.

[RPFAN]

He will be missed in our home for sure. We all felt like he was right here with us. He always spoke to us (the fans) like he knew each and everyone of us.

RIP BP!! :cry:

[dj44]

My heart broke when I heard the news. I cant believe it. BP was a huge part of the Sunday race and I loved when he would "cue the duck" now who is gonna do it?
Rest in peace BP thanks for all the knowledge you shared and the laughs you gave us. We will always love and miss you. Say hi to Dale for us and the other NASCAR family members who are in Heaven

[Fundytrail]

(January 19, 2007) - NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday beginning at 1:00pm/et. The show will feature exciting new production and concept vehicles unveiled for the first time at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The special will allow car lovers across the nation to step inside the most celebrated auto event in North America.

NBC's Bill Weber hosts the "International Auto Show" on NBC, along with reporters Marty Snider, Lindsay Czarniak and CNBC automotive reporter Phil Lebeau. The broadcast will include sneak previews of some of the hottest new cars on the market.

As part of the "International Auto Show" broadcast, NBC will feature a special tribute to legendary broadcaster and 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Benny Parsons, who passed away Tuesday after a battle with lung cancer. Weber, who worked alongside Parsons on NBC & TNT's NASCAR broadcasts for the past six years, will present the tribute

[Fundytrail]

CONCORD, NC (January 31, 2007) – Tuesday evening’s Inaugural North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) banquet honored individuals, businesses and organizations that have significantly contributed to -- and have positively impacted -- the motorsports industry in the state of North Carolina.

Nine achievement awards were presented in seven categories, followed by the NCMA Tribute Award to Benny Parsons. Keith and Kevin Parsons accepted the award in honor of their father’s lifetime achievements and contributions to motorsports.

Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue was in attendance, and the Honorable Karen Ray, District 95 state representative, presented the Parsons family with the state’s highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, on behalf of Gov. Mike Easley. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is awarded for dedication and extended length of service to an organization.

Finally, Richard Petty and Rick Hendrick, previous Order of the Long Leaf Pine recipients who also comprise the NCMA Board of Trustees, unveiled and presented the Parsons family a collage portrait by artist Jeanne Barnes that truly illustrates Parsons’ motorsports career.