Raymond-Parks-Obituary

Raymond Parks

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Raymond Parks,NASCAR pioneerATLANTA (AP) — Raymond Parks, owner of NASCAR's first championship winning car and an integral part of the series' formation, has died. He was 96.NASCAR said Parks passed away at his home Sunday morning in Atlanta. Parks, who was confined to a wheelchair,...

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

a couple of years ago, I visited mr. Parks in his 'office'/museum in Atlanta, his lovely and caring wife was there too. it was an honor to meet this American legend, and feel connected with the roots of Nascar.
Ward op den Brouw, sportswriter of dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, Rotterdam

We have fond memories of Mr.Parks.
The last time we saw him he autograped some books for us.
Stay out front Mr.Fricks.
R.I.P.

Raymond Parks's grandson and namesake, Raymond Parks III, presented Robert with a copy of the book by Neal Thompson, Driving With The Devil. I'm looking forward to reading the book, which I believe, will give an in depth summary of how Raymond Parks played such an instrumental part in getting Nascar started and making it the sport that it is today. I have heard so much about the deceased Raymond Parks that I feel I knew him. After viewing many entries in the Guest Book and reading articles...

To the Family and Friends of Raymond Parks,

From a lover of cars both fast and classic I was deeply sorry to hear of Mr.Parks passing. We are so thankful for his great talent, I know he will be greatly missed.

In this difficult time may the family draw on the many wonderful memories he must have made over the years.

May the comfort of God bring you all a measure of peace.(Psalms 34:18)

The Grant Family

wow may god bless his family

God Bless the Parks Family. I had to take my children to the Pool Room today to honor what Mr. Parks started.