Billy Parker (racing driver)

Billy Parker
Billy Parker
Born	January 9, 1977 (age 48); Denver, North Carolina, U.S.
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
	11 races run over 3 years
Best finish	59th (2004)
First race	2000 Sam's Town 250 (Memphis)
Last race	2004 Tropicana Twister 300 (Chicagoland)

Billy “Catfish” Parker (born January 9, 1977) is a former NASCAR Busch Series driver. He is the younger brother of Busch series veteran Hank Parker Jr.^[1] and son of professional fisherman Hank Parker.^[2] Parker comes from running both dirt and asphalt across the south after getting his start in Go-Karts.

Early life

Parker was born on January 9th, 1977 in Denver, North Carolina. The son of Martha Parker, and Hank Parker. His is the little brother of Hank Parker Jr., and the twin brother of Ben Parker.

Career

In 2004 Busch, he joined Rusty Wallace, Inc., driving the No. 66 Duraflame Dodge for 17 races. However he would last 8 races before being released after a crash at Chicagoland Speedway, which would end his racing career.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Busch Series

NASCAR Busch Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	NBSC	Pts	Ref
2000	Whitaker Racing	35	Chevy	DAY	CAR	LVS	ATL	DAR	BRI	TEX	NSV	TAL	CAL	RCH	NHA	CLT	DOV	SBO	MYB	GLN	MLW	NZH	PPR	GTY	IRP	MCH	BRI	DAR	RCH	DOV	CLT	CAR	MEM 35	PHO	HOM			105th	58	^[3]
2001	ppc Racing	15	Ford	DAY	CAR	LVS	ATL	DAR	BRI	TEX	NSH	TAL	CAL	RCH	NHA	NZH	CLT	DOV	KEN	MLW 25	GLN	CHI	GTY	PPR	IRP 35	MCH	BRI	DAR	RCH	DOV	KAN	CLT	MEM	PHO	CAR	HOM		109th	88	^[4]
2004	Rusty Wallace, Inc.	66	Dodge	DAY	CAR	LVS 28	DAR	BRI	TEX 26	NSH	TAL	CAL 22	GTY 43	RCH	NZH	CLT 43	DOV 42	NSH	KEN 24	MLW	DAY	CHI 37	NHA	PPR	IRP	MCH	BRI	CAL	RCH	DOV	KAN	CLT	MEM	ATL	PHO	DAR	HOM	59th	514	^[5]

References

^ "Tough Tony Rides Again in NHRA". Lakeland Ledger. October 26, 2000. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
^ "Reeling in 'Catfish' tales". NASCAR.com. March 10, 2004. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
^ "Billy Parker – 2000 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
^ "Billy Parker – 2001 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
^ "Billy Parker – 2004 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

External links

Billy Parker driver statistics at Racing-Reference

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[1] "Tough Tony Rides Again in NHRA". Lakeland Ledger. October 26, 2000. Retrieved June 22, 2010.

[2] "Reeling in 'Catfish' tales". NASCAR.com. March 10, 2004. Retrieved June 22, 2010.

[3] "Billy Parker – 2000 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

[4] "Billy Parker – 2001 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

[5] "Billy Parker – 2004 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

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