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Five Winston Cup Teams Test at Darlington

Five Winston Cup Teams Test at Darlington

August 25, 1998
Five teams tested at Darlington today, drivers and speeds: #99-Jeff Burton, 164.468mph; #31-Mike Skinner, 163.934; #6-Mark
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Several Drivers Are Scheduled for Testing in the Days Leading to the Southern 500

Several Drivers Are Scheduled for Testing in the Days Leading to the Southern 500

August 16, 1998
Several drivers are scheduled for testing in the days leading to the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with the following
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Slim Jim Sponsoring Labontes

Slim Jim Sponsoring Labontes

August 13, 1998
UPDATE: Slim Jim Meat Snacks will announce a multi-year BGN sponsorship agreement with Labonte Racing, Inc. Slim Jim Monte
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Bobby Labonte Update

Bobby Labonte Update

August 10, 1998
Bobby Labonte was treated with oxygen following the event after he suffered bouts of nausea and headaches due to a hole
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Watkins Glen Qualifying

Watkins Glen Qualifying

August 7, 1998
After 1st round qualifying the following seven teams are guaranteed to make the Bud at the Glen based on owners points are
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Glen Qualifying Notes

Glen Qualifying Notes

August 7, 1998
Kyle Petty blew an engine during practice for the Bud at the Glen and had to change engines for qualifying; Bobby Labonte
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Gordon Is First Winner of No Bull 5

Gordon Is First Winner of No Bull 5

August 1, 1998
Jeff Gordon is the first winner of the No Bull 5 bonus by winning the Brickyard 400. The five drivers who will run for the
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No Bull 5 at Indy

No Bull 5 at Indy

July 26, 1998
Five drivers go for the No Bull 5 One Million Bonus at Indy: Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and
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McReynolds has talked with Gibbs

McReynolds has talked with Gibbs

July 25, 1998
Crew chief Larry McReynolds(of the #31) says he hasn't talked with car owner Joe Gibbs(#18 Interstate Batteries Pontic)
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GM test at Indy

GM test at Indy

July 20, 1998
The closed GM Test at Indy continues today under intense heat. Drivers there: #3-Dale Earnhardt; #31-Mike Skinner; #00-Buckshot
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#44 BGN team skipping next two races

#44 BGN team skipping next two races

July 14, 1998
The Shell #44 BGN team will not participate in next two BGN races due to Tony Stewart's contractual commitment with Menard
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Photo finish

Photo finish

July 12, 1998
Immediately after the race Bobby Labonte in the #18 was credited with a 10th place finish and Kenny Wallace an 11th in the
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Testing at Indianapolis

Testing at Indianapolis

July 11, 1998
Nearly 40 Cup teams will test July 13-17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the Brickyard 400 on 8-1-98. Among the teams
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“For Race Fans Only” cancelled due to fires

“For Race Fans Only” cancelled due to fires

July 3, 1998
On Thursday, July 2nd, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart and Cruz Pendragon were to appear on "For Race Fans Only" to promote
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Bobby Labonte did not lead a lap a Sears Point

Bobby Labonte did not lead a lap a Sears Point

June 30, 1998
Getting many questions about whether Bobby Labonte led a lap at Sears Point, my answer: NASCAR Online has the OFFICIAL Results