Bobby Labonte News

Petty Enterprises Press Conference:

Petty Enterprises Press Conference:

June 11, 2008
Kyle Petty hosted the press conference at Lowe's Motor Speedway, with NASCAR's Brian France, #43 driver Bobby Labonte, Richard Petty, new CEO David Zucker and Andrew C. Davis, Managing Dorector of Boston Ventures were seated at the front table. The partnership between

Same sponsor for the Labonte brothers at MIS:

Same sponsor for the Labonte brothers at MIS:

June 11, 2008
both Petty Enterprises will run similar paint schemes in the Lifelock 400 at Michigan International Speedway with #43-Bobby Labonte and #45 Terry Labonte running Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil schemes. Terry Labonte comments: "It's going to be cool to wear the

Petty Investor to be announced soon UPDATE 3 announc Wed:

Petty Investor to be announced soon UPDATE 3 announc Wed:

June 10, 2008
Petty Enterprises' yearlong search to find an investment partner seems to be in the final stages, with an announcement tentatively planned for next week to announce a deal with a private equity firm. Boston Ventures is expected to take over a controlling interest in

Petty expects Labonte back in 2009:

Petty expects Labonte back in 2009:

June 9, 2008
Kyle Petty answering a viewer question submitted on NASCAR.com on what car Bobby Labonte will race next year: "This year Bobby Labonte drives the 43 car, which is obviously a teammate to the 45 car. I think Bobby Labonte will end up in the 43 car (next year). We feel

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

Stewart wins Prelude to the Dream:

June 5, 2008
the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway was won by Tony Stewart, just beating Robby Gordon. The rest of the results of the race held June 4th at Eldora Speedway: 3) Clint Bowyer, 4) Kenny Wallace, 5) Denny Hamlin, 6) Matt Kenseth, 7) Kevin

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Online Voting Begins:

June 1, 2008
On Saturday, Oct. 4, two new names will be added to the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame - which two drivers will receive this honor however, is something the fans have to decide. Online voting for the 2008 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is currently underway. The Talladega

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

Charlotte Rookie Notes:

May 22, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 10 Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. McDowell scored a 28th-place finish and captured top rookie honors for the first time this season. #10-Patrick Carpentier led the race at Darlington

Labonte close to decision on future:

Labonte close to decision on future:

May 16, 2008
#43-Bobby Labonte said he is no longer agonizing over whether he will stay at Petty Enterprises or drive for someone else next season. Labonte said he is likely within two or three weeks of having final answers concerning his driving career beyond this season. "We'

RCR Cutting Back #21 Schedule:

RCR Cutting Back #21 Schedule:

May 15, 2008
Nationwide Series Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has suspended fielding the #21 Chevy for any non- sponsored races for the remainder of the 2008 season according to an RCR spokesperson. Currently the #21 team has 9 starts out of 12 NNS race events this year and sits

Terry Labonte to Drive for Petty UPDATE:

Terry Labonte to Drive for Petty UPDATE:

May 13, 2008
Terry Labonte will be a teammate to his brother Bobby at Petty Enterprises starting next month, pending sponsor approval. Terry (and Chad McCumbee) will drive the #45 when Kyle Petty gets out for the summer. Petty is scheduled to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 and then

Labonte supposedly agrees to contract extension with Petty’s UPDATE 2:

Labonte supposedly agrees to contract extension with Petty’s UPDATE 2:

May 10, 2008
Bobby Labonte has reached an agreement to remain in the #43 car at Petty Enterprises after this season, sources told ESPN.com on Saturday. Labonte has been widely speculated as a candidate to drive the fourth car at Richard Childress Racing, but Petty officials have

Special scheme for Labonte in #43 at Chicago:

Special scheme for Labonte in #43 at Chicago:

May 9, 2008
#43-Bobby Labonte will drive a special paint scheme marking the 50th Anniversary of the King's first NASCAR race. Labonte is scheduled to drive the car on July 12, 2008 at the LifeLock.com 400 in Chicagoland. See image on my #43 Team Schemes page.(5-9-2008)

Labonte supposedly agrees to contract extension with Petty’s:

Labonte supposedly agrees to contract extension with Petty’s:

May 3, 2008
Bobby Labonte has reached an agreement to remain in the #43 car at Petty Enterprises after this season, sources told ESPN.com on Saturday. Labonte has been widely speculated as a candidate to drive the fourth car at Richard Childress Racing, but Petty officials have

Bobby Labonte Celebrity Golf Classic raises over $100,000:

Bobby Labonte Celebrity Golf Classic raises over $100,000:

May 2, 2008
Bobby Labonte and wife Donna hosted the fifth annual Bobby Labonte Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic on Tuesday, April 29 with over 100 participants taking part at the Ballantyne Resort Golf Course. The Golf Classic was preceded the night before by a dinner, silent

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

May 1, 2008
More than 1,300 race fans, from 30 states and Canada, helped raise over $171,000 to benefit the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Foundation at the 23rd Annual Race Fever. Race Fever was held Friday evening, April 25, in the Speed Channel Dome at the International