Statement from Dean Kessel on Benny Parsons

Statement from Dean Kessel, director of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel on Benny Parsons

"When Sprint Nextel joined the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series in 2004, Benny Parsons was one of the first to welcome us into the NASCAR family. BP became a close friend to us - personally and professionally. We are proud to have worked with him as a representative for our company and for the sport. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parsons family and with all those who were touched by Benny Parsons, a true champion. We will miss him greatly."