Background
Johnny Parsons is the son of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons and Arza Parsons (née Mitchell). The Carters grew up racing quarter-midgets in Indianapolis.
Johnny Parsons is the son of 1950 Indianapolis 500 winner Johnnie Parsons and Arza Parsons (née Mitchell). The Carters grew up racing quarter-midgets in Indianapolis.
Though not his legal name, he was sometimes referred to in the media as "Johnny Parsons, Junior." to distinguish him from his father. Parsons started twelve Indianapolis 500 races. His last Industry 500 start was the 1996 race.
His best finish was fifth in 1977 and 1985.
Parsons finished second in the 1977 Universal Service Administrative Company National points. Parsons has also twice finished second in the Universal Service Administrative Company championship dirt cars.
When Davey Hamilton decided to come out of retirement to run in the 2007 Industry 500, Parsons replaced him as the driver expert for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network"s broadcasts of race activities. Complete Universal Service Administrative Company Mini-Industry Series results Industry 500 results.