Kawartha Speedway held its 2006 banquet last weekend. Click here to see the report and photos.
Flamboro Speedway is set to hold its 2007 Registration & Drivers Meeting. It takes place on Sunday, January 28 at the Royal Canadian Legion (79 Hamilton St. N., in Waterdown, Ont.).
The Thunder Car meeting is at 11:00 a.m., while the Late Models and Mini Stocks go at 12:30 p.m.
Sunset Speedway has its 2007 rules posted online here.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
BENNY PARSONS: Reaction to his passing
I thought this sad news might be coming when news circulated several days ago that BP was in intensive care from the complications of fighting his lung cancer.
I didn't know him and had only been introduced a few times, but I'd seen him operate in the Media Room and in the garage. It was clear that he was the same friendly, well-liked person when the cameras were off.
Here are some of the links and comments that came out yesterday following BP's passing.
The story at NASCAR.com
MARK MARTIN: “Benny has been a friend to me for over 30 years. He was a friend to me behind the scenes, as well as a neighbor. He gave advice to me 30 years ago about a NASCAR career and he was a great friend to me ever since then. It’s a big loss to NASCAR. I can remember last fall him calling me, and the excitement in his voice, telling me he was cancer free. I think that makes it so much more disappointing to all of us, because we thought he was in the clear. He wasn’t just a great driver and a great champion and a great TV personality, but he was a great person and a really fun person to be around, and he will be missed.”
DARRELL WALTRIP: "Benny Parsons was the kindest, sweetest, most considerate person I have ever known," said Darrell Waltrip. "He was almost too nice to be a race car driver and I say that as a compliment.
In my 30 odd years of racing Benny Parsons, I never knew of anyone being mad at Benny.
Some of my fondest memories in racing were racing Benny. In the Coca Cola 600, we had a whale of a battle and it was one of the best races ever held at Charlotte.
One of the funniest was in the 1981, Bud Shootout. I passed Benny on the apron at the start-finish line to win the race. Benny said 'you can’t do that!' I said, 'I didn’t see any out-of-bounds markers!' You sure couldn’t do that today.
Benny Parsons was a great champion, a great ambassador for our sport but more than that, he was a great person. He exemplified that good guys can be winners too.
Stevie, the girls and I pray for Terri, Phil and the entire Parsons family to find the strength to get through this."
JACK ROUSH: "Everyone at Roush Racing is saddened by the passing of Benny Parsons. Benny was a great friend and supporter of Roush Racing and he will be greatly missed. He was an outstanding ambassador for NASCAR and the sport of racing who was a champion both on and off the track. On behalf of everyone at Roush Racing I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Parsons family."
GREG BIFFLE: "Benny Parsons is not only the person I owe my NASCAR career to but he was a true friend to me from the day we met. I will always appreciate his friendship and what he did for me. Knowing he's not going to be there to come up and ask me how things are going when I walk into the garage at Daytona is probably the hardest thing to accept. Everytime I think about how lucky I am to have the job and the life I have, I think of BP because he's the reason I ever got this opportunity. I will miss him a lot, as we all will. BP and his family are in my thoughts and prayers."
Talladega Superspeedway President Grant Lynch : “We at Talladega Superspeedway are saddened to have received news that Benny Parsons passed away this morning. He has made a remarkable impact on motorsports first as a driver, and then as an analyst. What is most difficult to measure is the great impact he made upon those of us fortunate enough to count him as a friend. We will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with his family at this difficult time.”
Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great champion and a larger-than-life person. Benny Parsons personified everything that was good about racing. He was a true ambassador for our sport with his words and his actions. From his days as a taxi driver in Detroit to his time as a racing champion and popular TV analyst, he exuded an infectious passion for racing that we will all miss.”
I didn't know him and had only been introduced a few times, but I'd seen him operate in the Media Room and in the garage. It was clear that he was the same friendly, well-liked person when the cameras were off.
Here are some of the links and comments that came out yesterday following BP's passing.
The story at NASCAR.com
MARK MARTIN: “Benny has been a friend to me for over 30 years. He was a friend to me behind the scenes, as well as a neighbor. He gave advice to me 30 years ago about a NASCAR career and he was a great friend to me ever since then. It’s a big loss to NASCAR. I can remember last fall him calling me, and the excitement in his voice, telling me he was cancer free. I think that makes it so much more disappointing to all of us, because we thought he was in the clear. He wasn’t just a great driver and a great champion and a great TV personality, but he was a great person and a really fun person to be around, and he will be missed.”
DARRELL WALTRIP: "Benny Parsons was the kindest, sweetest, most considerate person I have ever known," said Darrell Waltrip. "He was almost too nice to be a race car driver and I say that as a compliment.
In my 30 odd years of racing Benny Parsons, I never knew of anyone being mad at Benny.
Some of my fondest memories in racing were racing Benny. In the Coca Cola 600, we had a whale of a battle and it was one of the best races ever held at Charlotte.
One of the funniest was in the 1981, Bud Shootout. I passed Benny on the apron at the start-finish line to win the race. Benny said 'you can’t do that!' I said, 'I didn’t see any out-of-bounds markers!' You sure couldn’t do that today.
Benny Parsons was a great champion, a great ambassador for our sport but more than that, he was a great person. He exemplified that good guys can be winners too.
Stevie, the girls and I pray for Terri, Phil and the entire Parsons family to find the strength to get through this."
JACK ROUSH: "Everyone at Roush Racing is saddened by the passing of Benny Parsons. Benny was a great friend and supporter of Roush Racing and he will be greatly missed. He was an outstanding ambassador for NASCAR and the sport of racing who was a champion both on and off the track. On behalf of everyone at Roush Racing I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Parsons family."
GREG BIFFLE: "Benny Parsons is not only the person I owe my NASCAR career to but he was a true friend to me from the day we met. I will always appreciate his friendship and what he did for me. Knowing he's not going to be there to come up and ask me how things are going when I walk into the garage at Daytona is probably the hardest thing to accept. Everytime I think about how lucky I am to have the job and the life I have, I think of BP because he's the reason I ever got this opportunity. I will miss him a lot, as we all will. BP and his family are in my thoughts and prayers."
Talladega Superspeedway President Grant Lynch : “We at Talladega Superspeedway are saddened to have received news that Benny Parsons passed away this morning. He has made a remarkable impact on motorsports first as a driver, and then as an analyst. What is most difficult to measure is the great impact he made upon those of us fortunate enough to count him as a friend. We will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with his family at this difficult time.”
Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great champion and a larger-than-life person. Benny Parsons personified everything that was good about racing. He was a true ambassador for our sport with his words and his actions. From his days as a taxi driver in Detroit to his time as a racing champion and popular TV analyst, he exuded an infectious passion for racing that we will all miss.”
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Benny Parsons Passes Away
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.
More info on services as it becomes available. See info about Benny's career and bios at BennyParsons.com, goPRN.com or rendezvousridge.com.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Southern Ontario Sprints: Dave McLeod Passes Away
From the SOS:
We are very sad to announce that veteran race driver and car owner, Dave MacLeod suffered a massive heart attack and passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007. Dave had been a loyal supporter of the SOS since our inception in 1996.
He competed with the SOS as a driver for many of those years behind the wheel of the #32. During the last couple of years he had hung up his helmet but stayed very active fielding a 2-car team with drivers such as Mark Schulz, Keith Dempster, Jamie Collard and Jim Porter behind the wheel.
Dave was a very popular individual that always made his presence known in the pits and was always there to offer a lending hand whenever it was needed. Dave will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers got out to Dave’s family and friends.
Mertz & Sons Funeral Home
911 Englewood Ave. Town of Tonawanda 716-836-2935
Funeral Visiting Hours Tuesday 2-4pm & 6-8pm; Wednesday 2-4pm & 6-8pm
Funeral Service on Thursday at 11:00 AM
We are very sad to announce that veteran race driver and car owner, Dave MacLeod suffered a massive heart attack and passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007. Dave had been a loyal supporter of the SOS since our inception in 1996.
He competed with the SOS as a driver for many of those years behind the wheel of the #32. During the last couple of years he had hung up his helmet but stayed very active fielding a 2-car team with drivers such as Mark Schulz, Keith Dempster, Jamie Collard and Jim Porter behind the wheel.
Dave was a very popular individual that always made his presence known in the pits and was always there to offer a lending hand whenever it was needed. Dave will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers got out to Dave’s family and friends.
Mertz & Sons Funeral Home
911 Englewood Ave. Town of Tonawanda 716-836-2935
Funeral Visiting Hours Tuesday 2-4pm & 6-8pm; Wednesday 2-4pm & 6-8pm
Funeral Service on Thursday at 11:00 AM
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Pete Shepherd 2nd fastest in the final day of Daytona Truck testing
(Based on his performance the past few days, it would be a surprise if Petey hasn't earned himself a ride for the Daytona opener. It's so nice to see someone make the most of their opportunity. --- Greg.)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Testing Speeds - Day 3
Sunday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
1. Travis Kvapil, 6B, Ford, 48.707, 184.778 mph
2. Peter Shepherd, 50, Ford, 48.886, 184.102
3. Kraig Kinser, 47A, Chevrolet, 49.191, 182.945
4. Erik Darnell, 99, Ford, 49.207, 182.901
5. David Starr, 10A, Ford, 49.240, 182.778
6. Johnny Benson, 23, Toyota, 49.294, 182.578
7. Mike Skinner, 5, Toyota, 49.295, 182.574
8. Blake Bjorklund, 8, Chevrolet, 49.334, 182.430
9. Shane Huffman, 40, Chevrolet, 49.339, 182.411
10. Terry Cook, 59, Toyota, 49.352, 182.363
11. Ken Schrader, 18, Dodge, 49.361, 182.330
12. Willie Allen, 13, Chevrolet, 49.381, 182.256
13. Matt Crafton, 88, Chevrolet, 49.408, 182.157
14. Bill Lester, 15, Chevrolet, 49.461, 181.962
15. Dennis Setzer, 75, Chevrolet, 49.496, 181.833
16. Chad McCumbee, 08, Chevrolet, 49.506, 181.796
17. Brendan Gaughan, 77, Chevrolet, 49.525, 181.726
18. Rick Crawford, 14, Ford, 49.547, 181.646
19. Joey Clanton, 09B, Ford, 49.654, 181.254
20. Kelly Bires, 21, Ford, 49.770, 180.832
21. Wayne Edwards, 28, Chevrolet, 50.004, 179.986
22. Travis Kvapil, 6A, Ford, 50.216, 179.226
23. John Michael, 63, Ford, 50.405, 178.554
24. Tyler Walker, 36B, Toyota, 51.015, 176.419
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Testing Speeds - Day 3
Sunday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
1. Travis Kvapil, 6B, Ford, 48.707, 184.778 mph
2. Peter Shepherd, 50, Ford, 48.886, 184.102
3. Kraig Kinser, 47A, Chevrolet, 49.191, 182.945
4. Erik Darnell, 99, Ford, 49.207, 182.901
5. David Starr, 10A, Ford, 49.240, 182.778
6. Johnny Benson, 23, Toyota, 49.294, 182.578
7. Mike Skinner, 5, Toyota, 49.295, 182.574
8. Blake Bjorklund, 8, Chevrolet, 49.334, 182.430
9. Shane Huffman, 40, Chevrolet, 49.339, 182.411
10. Terry Cook, 59, Toyota, 49.352, 182.363
11. Ken Schrader, 18, Dodge, 49.361, 182.330
12. Willie Allen, 13, Chevrolet, 49.381, 182.256
13. Matt Crafton, 88, Chevrolet, 49.408, 182.157
14. Bill Lester, 15, Chevrolet, 49.461, 181.962
15. Dennis Setzer, 75, Chevrolet, 49.496, 181.833
16. Chad McCumbee, 08, Chevrolet, 49.506, 181.796
17. Brendan Gaughan, 77, Chevrolet, 49.525, 181.726
18. Rick Crawford, 14, Ford, 49.547, 181.646
19. Joey Clanton, 09B, Ford, 49.654, 181.254
20. Kelly Bires, 21, Ford, 49.770, 180.832
21. Wayne Edwards, 28, Chevrolet, 50.004, 179.986
22. Travis Kvapil, 6A, Ford, 50.216, 179.226
23. John Michael, 63, Ford, 50.405, 178.554
24. Tyler Walker, 36B, Toyota, 51.015, 176.419
Shepherd fast in Saturday Truck Series testing at Daytona
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Testing Speeds - Day 2
Saturday's Speeds
Saturday morning's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
1. 6B, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 50.180, 179.354
2. 6A, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 50.227, 179.186
3. 99, Erik Darnell Ford 50.633 177.750
4. 50, Peter Shepherd, Ford, 50.703, 177.504
5. 00, AJ Allmendinger, Toyota, 50.806, 177.144
6. 5, Mike Skinner, Toyota, 50.967, 176.585
7. 23, Johnny Benson, Toyota, 51.083, 176.184
8. 36B, Tyler Walker, Toyota, 51.134, 176.008
9. 33, Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 51.168, 175.891
10. 13, Willie Allen, Chevrolet, 51.188, 175.822
11. 9, Ted Musgrave, Toyota, 51.239, 175.647
12. 60, Jack Sprague, Toyota, 51.281, 175.504
13. 30, Todd Bodine, Toyota, 51.281, 175.504
14. 4, Chase Miller, Dodge, 51.305, 175.421
15. 09, Joey Clanton, Ford, 51.361, 175.230
16. 2, Cale Gale, Chevrolet, 51.381, 175.162
17. 59, Terry Cook, Toyota, 51.409, 175.067
18. 14, Rick Crawford, Ford, 51.438, 174.968
19. 07, Tim Sauter, Chevrolet, 51.461, 174.890
20. 08, Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, 51.467, 174.869
21. 21B, Kelly Bires, Ford, 51.488, 174.798
22. 15B, Bill Lester, Chevrolet, 51.559, 174.557
23. 75, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet, 51.582, 174.479
24. 18, Ken Schrader, Dodge, 51.605, 174.402
25. 8, Blake Bjorklund, Chevrolet, 51.652, 174.243
26. 15, Bill Lester, Chevrolet, 51.770, 173.846
27. 40, Shane Huffman, Chevrolet, 52.085, 172.794
28. 63, Scott Lynch, Ford, 52.088, 172.785
29. 10A, David Starr, Ford, 52.090, 172.778
30. 47, Kraig Kinser, Chevrolet, 52.116, 172.692
31. 88, Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 52.154, 172.566
32. 77B, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 52.340, 171.953
33. 28, Wayne Edwards, Chevrolet, 52.360, 171.887
34. 77, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 52.868, 170.235
Saturday afternoon's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
6A, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 48.713, 184.756
60, Jack Sprague, Toyota, 48.824, 184.356
23, Johnny Benson, Toyota, 48.829, 184.317
59, Terry Cook, Toyota, 48.841, 184.271
6B, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 48.914, 183.996
99, Erik Darnell, Ford, 48.946, 183.876
30, Todd Bodine, Toyota, 48.967, 183.797
9, Ted Musgrave, Toyota, 48.975, 183.767
2, Cale Gale, Toyota, Chevrolet, 49.005, 183.655
33, Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 49.012, 183.628
08, Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, 49.072, 183.404
5, Mike Skinner, Toyota, 49.129, 183.191
40, Shane Huffman, Chevrolet, 49.146, 183.128
00, AJ Allmendinger, Toyota, 49.150, 183.113
18, Ken Schrader, Dodge, 49.179, 183.005
88, Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 49.204, 182.912
17. 36B, Tyler Walker, Toyota, 49.243, 182.767
18. 50, Peter Shepherd, Ford 49.254 182.726
19. 47A, Kraig Kinser, Chevrolet 49.269 182.671
20. 4, Chase Miller, Dodge 49.307 182.530
21. 77, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet 49.324 182.467
22. 14, Rick Crawford, Ford 49.339 182.411
23. 15, Bill Lester, Chevrolet 49.355 182.352
24. 13, Willie Allen, Chevrolet 49.362 182.326
25. 75A, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet 49.454 181.987
26. 21, Kelly Bires, Ford 49.465 181.947
27. 07, Tim Sauter, Chevrolet 49.524 181.730
28. 15B, Bill Lester, Chevrolet 49.595 181.470
29. 28, Wayne Edwards, Chevrolet 49.635 181.324
30. 75, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet 49.908 180.332
31. 10A, David Starr, Ford 50.238 179.147
32. 63, Scott Lynch, Ford 50.390 178.607
33. 8, Blake Bjorklund, Chevrolet 51.127 176.032
34. 09B, Joey Clanton, Ford 51.237 175.654
35. 09, Joey Clanton, Ford 51.407 175.073
Saturday's Speeds
Saturday morning's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
1. 6B, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 50.180, 179.354
2. 6A, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 50.227, 179.186
3. 99, Erik Darnell Ford 50.633 177.750
4. 50, Peter Shepherd, Ford, 50.703, 177.504
5. 00, AJ Allmendinger, Toyota, 50.806, 177.144
6. 5, Mike Skinner, Toyota, 50.967, 176.585
7. 23, Johnny Benson, Toyota, 51.083, 176.184
8. 36B, Tyler Walker, Toyota, 51.134, 176.008
9. 33, Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 51.168, 175.891
10. 13, Willie Allen, Chevrolet, 51.188, 175.822
11. 9, Ted Musgrave, Toyota, 51.239, 175.647
12. 60, Jack Sprague, Toyota, 51.281, 175.504
13. 30, Todd Bodine, Toyota, 51.281, 175.504
14. 4, Chase Miller, Dodge, 51.305, 175.421
15. 09, Joey Clanton, Ford, 51.361, 175.230
16. 2, Cale Gale, Chevrolet, 51.381, 175.162
17. 59, Terry Cook, Toyota, 51.409, 175.067
18. 14, Rick Crawford, Ford, 51.438, 174.968
19. 07, Tim Sauter, Chevrolet, 51.461, 174.890
20. 08, Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, 51.467, 174.869
21. 21B, Kelly Bires, Ford, 51.488, 174.798
22. 15B, Bill Lester, Chevrolet, 51.559, 174.557
23. 75, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet, 51.582, 174.479
24. 18, Ken Schrader, Dodge, 51.605, 174.402
25. 8, Blake Bjorklund, Chevrolet, 51.652, 174.243
26. 15, Bill Lester, Chevrolet, 51.770, 173.846
27. 40, Shane Huffman, Chevrolet, 52.085, 172.794
28. 63, Scott Lynch, Ford, 52.088, 172.785
29. 10A, David Starr, Ford, 52.090, 172.778
30. 47, Kraig Kinser, Chevrolet, 52.116, 172.692
31. 88, Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 52.154, 172.566
32. 77B, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 52.340, 171.953
33. 28, Wayne Edwards, Chevrolet, 52.360, 171.887
34. 77, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 52.868, 170.235
Saturday afternoon's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing speeds from Daytona International Speedway:
6A, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 48.713, 184.756
60, Jack Sprague, Toyota, 48.824, 184.356
23, Johnny Benson, Toyota, 48.829, 184.317
59, Terry Cook, Toyota, 48.841, 184.271
6B, Travis Kvapil, Ford, 48.914, 183.996
99, Erik Darnell, Ford, 48.946, 183.876
30, Todd Bodine, Toyota, 48.967, 183.797
9, Ted Musgrave, Toyota, 48.975, 183.767
2, Cale Gale, Toyota, Chevrolet, 49.005, 183.655
33, Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 49.012, 183.628
08, Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, 49.072, 183.404
5, Mike Skinner, Toyota, 49.129, 183.191
40, Shane Huffman, Chevrolet, 49.146, 183.128
00, AJ Allmendinger, Toyota, 49.150, 183.113
18, Ken Schrader, Dodge, 49.179, 183.005
88, Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 49.204, 182.912
17. 36B, Tyler Walker, Toyota, 49.243, 182.767
18. 50, Peter Shepherd, Ford 49.254 182.726
19. 47A, Kraig Kinser, Chevrolet 49.269 182.671
20. 4, Chase Miller, Dodge 49.307 182.530
21. 77, Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet 49.324 182.467
22. 14, Rick Crawford, Ford 49.339 182.411
23. 15, Bill Lester, Chevrolet 49.355 182.352
24. 13, Willie Allen, Chevrolet 49.362 182.326
25. 75A, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet 49.454 181.987
26. 21, Kelly Bires, Ford 49.465 181.947
27. 07, Tim Sauter, Chevrolet 49.524 181.730
28. 15B, Bill Lester, Chevrolet 49.595 181.470
29. 28, Wayne Edwards, Chevrolet 49.635 181.324
30. 75, Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet 49.908 180.332
31. 10A, David Starr, Ford 50.238 179.147
32. 63, Scott Lynch, Ford 50.390 178.607
33. 8, Blake Bjorklund, Chevrolet 51.127 176.032
34. 09B, Joey Clanton, Ford 51.237 175.654
35. 09, Joey Clanton, Ford 51.407 175.073
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