Benny Parsons, NASCAR Winston Cup Champion in 1973, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and will begin immediate treatment.
Benny is currently an analyst on NBC/TNT’s NASCAR coverage, and also hosts a racing-related show “Fast Talk with Benny Parsons”, on PRN Radio.
Amazingly, according to the article:
He plans to continue his duties with NBC/TNT and PRN throughout his treatment.
All my prayers and best wishes go out to Benny for successful treatment and recovery.
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This is horrible news and I also send my prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery, he’s a great anaylst.
Sorry to be a bit off-topic in light of th bad news, but has anyone else been following the Kentucky Speedway’s lawsuit against NASCAR. Apparently, before the track was built NASCAR told them they wouldn’t get a cup race. So a new owner, Richard Farmer, came in after the track was built and he and the others decide to file a lawsuit in order to get a Cup race. Farmer is the head of the Cintas Corporation, a sponsor and partner of NASCAR, interesting.
This seems like a slimy deal to me and I don’t want races taken from great tracks with history and moved all over the country. There is a website with more info and a petition you can sign to help out NASCAR;
http://action.unitehere.org/campaign/thetracksuit
I am praying for your recovery. I look forward to when Nascar switches every year to NBC to hear your commentary. Keep your chin up.
Hi Benny,
You won’t remember us, but you always stopped and chatted with us on your way to the announce booth at Michigan International Speedway, at least before they put in the elevator, which we called the “Bennyvator”. You were always so friendly to the fans and everyone used to cheer when you came up the stairs.
We have, of course, heard the news about your health and want to tell you that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have watched you race from the beginning and followed you into the booth where we enjoyed you even more. We are sure we will be watching you for a long time to come. Good luck and get well soon.
Milan and Sue Gurin
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
(just north of Toronto)