Posted on Thu, Feb. 08, 2007
Congress honors memory of former NASCAR champion Benny Parsons
By The Charlotte Observer
N.C. congressman Robin Hayes announced that the House passed legislation to honor NASCAR legend Benny Parsons.
Hayes introduced the legislation Jan. 17 and spoke on the House Floor to honor Parsons for his excellence in racing and his great character.
Parsons was born in Wilkes County on July 12, 1941. He won 21 races, including the 1975 Daytona 500, and was the first NASCAR driver to qualify at more than 200 mph. Parsons died Jan. 16 from complications from lung cancer.