The Nicorette 300 at Atlanta will be dedicated in memory of Benny Parsons. In celebration of “BP”, the Parsons family will be honored and recognized as Grand Marshals of the Nicorette 300. Parsons’ brother, Phil Parsons, will represent the family at the race serving as Grand Marshal. Parsons, a supporter of Nicorette’s NASCAR smoking cessation programs, was a former smoker himself and had recently accepted an invitation by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare to serve as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Nicorette 300. To honor Parsons’ life, fans attending the Nicorette 300 will take part in a “Celebration of BP” during pre-race ceremonies. NEXTEL Vision will air a special video montage featuring highlights from Parson’s racing and broadcasting career as well as memories from many of his friends within NASCAR. Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck Series racecars will carry a special “BP-72” contingency sticker throughout the Nicorette 300 weekend to remember Parsons and his car number “72.”(Atlanta Motor Speedway PR)(2-28-2007)
