Bobby Labonte News

Sponsor asks fans what to get Labonte:

Sponsor asks fans what to get Labonte:

May 4, 2009
Ask.com is asking fans for help in finding the perfect birthday present for Bobby Labonte, driver of the #96 Ask.com Ford, Labonte's birthday is Friday, May 8 and Ask.com wants ideas about what to get him. Ask.com plans to choose one gift idea and present it to Labonte

Kvapil hoping for ride soon:

Kvapil hoping for ride soon:

April 29, 2009
Travis Kvapil, sidelined since Bristol, says his Sprint Cup career is still in a holding pattern."This is definitely where I want to be," Kvapil said after flying into Talladega Superspeedway to serve as a relief driver for Sam Hornish Jr."I feel like I can get it

Bobby Labonte gets new crew chief:

Bobby Labonte gets new crew chief:

April 22, 2009
Yates Racing today announced Ben Leslie, former crew chief for the #28 Yates Racing Ford, will serve as crew chief for Bobby Labonte and the #96 Hall of Fame entry for the remainder of the 2009 season. Previous crew chief Todd Parrot will assist the Yates organization

Racing Resources says…

Racing Resources says…

March 31, 2009
*Kevin Harvick won the Kroger 250 on Monday at Martinsville Speedway. It was his fourth series victory in his 97th race. His last victory came at Phoenix in November 2008. *Harvick scored his first Truck series victory at Martinsville in his eighth race. It is his

Labonte and Andretti Discuss Benefits of 2009 Testing Rules:

Labonte and Andretti Discuss Benefits of 2009 Testing Rules:

March 26, 2009
Labonte and Andretti Discuss Benefits of 2009 Testing Rules: In response to the troubling economy, NASCAR implemented a new policy for the 2009 season that banned testing at NASCAR sanctioned tracks. Although several teams were skeptical of the change when it was first

Special scheme for the #96 at Martinsville:

Special scheme for the #96 at Martinsville:

March 25, 2009
Special scheme for the #96 at Martinsville: This week in Martinsville, Bobby Labonte fans might be surprised to see Tracy Pan of San Francisco riding alongside him as the #96 Ask.com Ford Fusion aims for Victory Lane. Well, not literally riding alongside him, but her

Tuesday Testing at the Rock:

Tuesday Testing at the Rock:

March 24, 2009
Tuesday Testing at the Rock: seven Sprint Cup teams tested at the Little Rock 1/2 mile track at Rockingham Speedway on Tuesday, March 24th: #2-Kurt Busch, #20-Joey Logano, #96-Bobby Labonte, #98-Paul Menard, #12-David Stremme, #77-Sam Horish Jr and Jamie McMurray in

Different look for Labonte at Bristol:

Different look for Labonte at Bristol:

March 19, 2009
Different look for Labonte at Bristol: The #96 Hall of Fame Racing Ford of Bobby Labonte will make its debut this weekend with an Academy Sports + Outdoors paint scheme; the first of five races with one of the nations largest sporting goods retailers as primary sponsor

F1 champion to be determined by race wins, NASCAR?:

F1 champion to be determined by race wins, NASCAR?:

March 18, 2009
F1 champion to be determined by race wins, NASCAR?: Formula One's championship will be decided by the number of race wins and not accumulated points. Governing body FIA decided Tuesday that the current points system will remain in effect only to determine the driver

Bobby Labonte to be Inducted to Texas Motorsports Hall Of Fame:

Bobby Labonte to be Inducted to Texas Motorsports Hall Of Fame:

March 17, 2009
Bobby Labonte to be Inducted to Texas Motorsports Hall Of Fame: Corpus Christi's [TX] own #96-Bobby Labonte will soon be part of the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame. He'll be inducted April 1 at Texas Motor Speedway. Still going strong on NASCAR's Sprint Cup Circuit

Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway UPDATE::

Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway UPDATE::

March 12, 2009
Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway UPDATE:: #11-Denny Hamlin (Toyota), #29-Kevin Harvick (Chevy), #96-Bobby Labonte (Ford) and #19-Elliott Sadler (Dodge) are scheduled to be at Darlington Raceway participating in a Goodyear tire test on Wednesday, March 11 in

Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway:

Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway:

March 9, 2009
Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway: #11-Denny Hamlin (Toyota), #29-Kevin Harvick (Chevy), #96-Bobby Labonte (Ford) and #19-Elliott Sadler (Dodge) are scheduled to be at Darlington Raceway participating in a Goodyear tire test on Wednesday, March 11 in preparation

#28 Team needs sponsor to continue on:

#28 Team needs sponsor to continue on:

March 9, 2009
#28 Team needs sponsor to continue on: Travis Kvapil still needs sponsorship to keep racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beyond the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Yates Racing co-owner Max Jones said Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kvapil, who finished

Marine to visit Labonte’s Pit at Atlanta:

Marine to visit Labonte’s Pit at Atlanta:

March 6, 2009
Marine to visit Labonte's Pit at Atlanta: #96-Bobby Labonte will have a special guest this Sunday during the Kobalt Tools 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Labonte will host Sergeant Justin Hussey of the United States Marine Corps. Hussey, currently stationed at the

School visits by Labonte and Johnson:

School visits by Labonte and Johnson:

March 5, 2009
School visits by Labonte and Johnson: #48-Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to visit Hamptons Lovejoy High School to donate a set of Kobalt Tools as part of the Tough Tools for Cool Schools program on Friday at 10:00am/et. Lowes, Kobalt Tools and SkillsUSA have partnered