[60sMetal]

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=2&id=2732630

Loved him on the track and in the booth

 

[CTWLSMIKE]

Very sad indeed, he will be sorely missed.

 

[nascar4al]

Hate to hear this. I knew he was back in the hospital. Benny was one of the good ones.

 

[Lpgeoteacher]

To young to go, Benny you will be missed

 

[montegogt]

Benny was one of the Great Ones. Rest In Peace Benny!

 

[MudSlinger]

Very sad indeed, R.I.P. Benny, you will definately be missed.

 

[ECchopper]

Before I even opened this thread, I knew. I had kind of expected it, I guess.
I always enjoyed his commentaries and jokes.
Cue the duck!
Benny, you'll be sorely missed.

 

[rlyoung1]

I always enjoyed him in the booth. RIP BP you will be missed.

 

[jage1966]

So sad. I enjoyed his little cameo in Talladega Nights.

- JJ

 

[sschevyman1]

Benny WILL be greatly missed!!!!

 

[zeb41]

I sure did like him. He always made me smile.

 

[1A62]

Rest in peace, BP. We'll always remember Buffet Benny.

 

[NWovalfan]

Benny was always one of my favorite announcers. Enjoyed him on the track too. Still remember his championship which he won with half a car! Rest in peace big guy..

 

[Inciteful]

WOW. I thought that I remembered him saying that it had gone into remission. See what happens when I don't keep up with NASCAR in the off season. I didn't even know that Bobby Hamilton past away either until I read that article. Rest in peace Benny and Bobby. Our prayers are with you and your families.

 

[DadsCoronet]

Man, that is so sad. BP was such a likable guy. He really did root for the 'little guy' - the ones with no big sponsorships and ran teams by the seat of the pants.
Gonna really miss his presence on the broadcasts...

 

[carnut2256]

Allow me this "theft" of a pic, folks:

You were a good one, Seventy Two :thumbsup:

 

[steve45fla]

a very sad day

thanks benny for the many years information and racing know how you will be missed but never forgotten

 

[HobbyRI]

It was great to listen to Benny, he always brought great insight that only an experienced driver could give. His style in the booth was far superior than the usual talking heads.

 

[montegogt]

I see where drag racer "Dandy Dick Landy" died on the 11th. Seems like a lot of the great ones are gone now.

 

[carnut2256]

I see where drag racer "Dandy Dick Landy" died on the 11th. Seems like a lot of the great ones are gone now.

Wow, I didn't hear that. Just today I was making a sales call at a Dodge dealership, and was admiring their 1/18 Dick Landy Hemi Dart, thinking "didn't we lose him a while back? No wait, that was Ronnie Sox!"