Buddy Parrott leaves Roush? UPDATE retires: hearing rumblings that Roush Performance Development Manager and lengendary crew chief, Buddy Parrott has parted ways with Roush Racing(12-24-2001) UPDATE: One of the longtime mainstays in the NASCAR garage has retired. 62-year old Buddy Parrott steps down following.34 years in Winston Cup racing, the last seven with Roush Racing where he had recently served as Performance Development Manager. Parrott.told PRN’s Garagepass that.Ted Musgrave.once said he had been around so long he greased the wheels on Ben Hurr’s chariot! Parrott said his most memorable racing moments he was a part of include Jeff Burton’s first win at Texas, Richard Petty’s 200th victory at Daytona, Derrick Cope’s Daytona 500 triumph in 1990, and helping Rusty Wallace win 19 races in two seasons. He’ll still visit the NASCAR garage now and again, and may serve as an occasional consultant to Roush Racing. Parrott says his health is good so he wants to enjoy life and ride his motorcycle.(PRN’s Garage Pass)(1-3-2002)
