Billy “Catfish” Parker (born January 9, 1977) is an American former

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driver. He is the younger brother of Busch series veteran Hank Parker Jr. and son of professional fisherman

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. Parker comes from running both

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and asphalt across the south after getting his start in

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Early life

Parker was born on January 9th, 1977 in

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. The son of Martha Parker, and

. 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

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Dodge for 17 races. However he would last 8 races before being released after a crash at

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, 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

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* Living people 1977 births People from Denver, North Carolina Racing drivers from North Carolina NASCAR drivers American Speed Association drivers {{NASCAR-bio-stub