Benny Parsons was an American NASCAR driver, and later an announcer/analyst on TBS, ESPN, NBC and TNT. He became famous as the 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup (now NEXTEL Cup) champion. He was nicknamed "BP" and "The Professor", the latter in part because of his popular remarks and relaxed demeanor. Wikipedia
Terri Parsons, his beloved wife, loyal friend and biggest fan currently lives at Rendezvous Ridge Vineyard in order to see Bennys dream to completion. www.bennyparsons.com/
Born July 12, 1941, Parsons became an Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) hero winning the ARCA Championship in 1968 and 1969. www.motorsportshalloffame.com/halloffame/1994/Benny_Parso...
Parsons was the first NASCAR Winston Cup competitor to qualify for a race faster than 200 mph, which he did for the 1982 Winston 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway with a speed of 200.176 mph. www.nascar.com/2002/kyn/history/drivers/02/02/bparsons/
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