Phil Parsons

Phillip Parsons (born June 21, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan), is an American former professional stock car racing driver, team owner, and current announcer for FOX NASCAR. He is also the younger brother of the late 1973 Winston Cup champion and former NBC/TNT commentator Benny Parsons. After years racing in NASCAR Winston Cup, he returned to the Busch Series where he enjoyed modest success. After his racing career, Parsons also embarked on a career as a racing TV commentator, providing color analysis for the Mizlou Television Network. He is now a commentator for FS1's coverage of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series. He was also commentator for the DirecTV NASCAR Hot Pass during Sprint Cup races. He was the starter waving the green flag for the 2007 Daytona 500. In 2008, he along with his wife Marcia became part owners of a new Nationwide Series team, MSRP Motorsports.