Sad News: Benny Parsons: Benny Parsons, 65, passed away today [Jan 16] at the Intensive Care Unit of the Carolinas Medial Center in Charlotte, NC. Parsons, who became a popular television and radio personality after retiring from driving in 1988, entered the hospital Dec. 26 as the result of complications stemming from his battle with lung cancer. The cancer was diagnosed earlier this year and was recently reported to be in full remission. More info on services as it becomes available. See info about Benny's career and bios at BennyParsons.com, goPRN.com or rendezvousridge.com.(1-16-2007)

I was just coming to post that. :(:(:(:(:(

:( This is not a good way to start off the morning and the New Year. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Soooo sad!!! :( I'll miss you BP.

I know he was sick I just can't believe it

Oh wow...I don't even know what to say...

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family :(

GOD BLESS BENNY AND HIS FAMILY!

I don't know what to say either...Wow, I was not expecting this, I knew he was sick and not doing too well, but I was expecting him to get better again. :( I am in shock. Rest in Peace BP! And God Bless you!

I tried sending good joujou to him yesterday since I was at CMC myself, but I guess it got there too late. :(

I'm glad he's no longer suffering, but he will truly be missed. Races will seem empty without him, that's for sure.

But, the racing in heaven sure got better.

Rest in Peace, BP. :hearts

:( So sad! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.


He will surely be missed!

:( :( :( :( I was hoping this wouldn't happen. I am so sad, he was my favorite talker guy.
Thoughts and prayer to his family!

There are no words. :(

I'm just in shock really... :(

I'm kinda glad I have 'Talladega Nights' on DVD because he's on there and anytime I wanna hear his awesome commentary I can :(

:(

Dude...

Tears seriously sprung to my eyes when I read the title of this thread.

First Bobby Sr. and now Benny.

This year sucks already.

RIP-BP. We'll miss you greatly. :(

well i am sad to hear that and he passed away on my birthday

:o Wow... like Helena said there are no words... my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I'm shocked and saddened by his passing. I was scanning the news headline on Yahoo as i do before I check my e-mail and when I saw it in the headlines, I just couldn't believe it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

RIP

I heard he was doing terrible last night, but I hoped he might have gotten better :(

At least he's in no pain now.
RIP.

:(

Oh no :( My prayers are with his family. I'm gonna miss him, he was a great announcer.

so sad :(

Like Carrie said, I'm glad he's no longer suffering - but he will be missed

My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family

Holy cow...

I'm sad now...

Prayers to his family and everything...

He's gonna be dearly missed by the NASCAR community.

RIP Benny

May God be with him and his family.

We will all miss you.

:(

my favorite, and a true loss.

Miss Ya BP...RIP

aww look at what Mikey had on his car today



Nascar.com's article

http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/...uary/index.html

ok that seriously made me cry...:(

:( I'm seriously speechless...

Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends

how sad I am in complete shock, thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

True.

When I first saw this topic, I said "NOOOOOO!"

BP was a great man and he will really be missed.

I was just talking to Jen about how things happen in 3's.. it's really starting to freak me out now.

R.I.P. BP :(

He was one of my favourite announcers. He will be missed greatly by everyone.

When I first read the news, I began to cry. I'm in shock right now. I am glad he isn't suffering anymore.

I will miss you, BP. RIP.

:( how sad, i was hoping bp would make it. my thoughts and prayers are with his family

:( So sad..I loved BP



My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Sadness. :(

this is a very sad time for the nascar community. my thoughts and prayers are with BP's family as well the family of bobby hamilton...both will be sorely missed.

Here's another pic of Mikey's car..

My thoughts are with his family.

R.I.P. Benny

this has been a very sad offseason :(