Bobby Labonte’s #18 BGN MBNA Pontiac hit the wall during practice at Darlington Raceway Friday. Labonte was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but no information on his condition was available. UPDATE: Labonte hit a patch of oil on the track and hit the back stretch wall. Labonte was taken to the infield care center and diagnosed with a broken left shoulder blade. He was transported to a local hospital in Florence, SC, for further treatment. Labonte was unable to return in time for Friday’s first Winston Cup practice session. BGN driver Matt Kenseth drove Labonte’s car in the practice session, but no announcement has been made regarding a possible replacement for Sunday’s race. The extent of Labonte’s injury and how long he may be out of his car remain unknown( That’s Racin’ ), NOL has a story too, calls it a lower right tip scapula fracture, see article: Labonte injured in morning practice . His BGN entry has been withdrawn and Kenseth will qualify the Cup #18 today during Bud Pole Qualifying. Some positive news from an AP story: Labonte injury was at the tip of the scapula and he was initially in pain but later joked with nurses at the hospital( WRAL/AP )
