Bobby Labonte News

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

January 10, 2007
AM: 26 drivers in 40 cars took laps at Daytona 500 Testing in Day 3 AM practice: #20B-Mike McLaughlin [subbing for Stewart] was the fastest at 184.090, followed in the top 5 by #14X-Sterling Marlin, #26A-Jamie McMurray, #66H-Jeff Green, and #48-Jimmie Johnson. The

Bobby Labonte Racing to field cars for Pearson Jr.

Bobby Labonte Racing to field cars for Pearson Jr.

December 5, 2006
Bobby Labonte Racing has reached an agreement with Dunn-Benson Motorsports and will field Late Model cars for the Jacksonville, Florida resident and three time Dirt Late Model National Champion Earl Pearson Jr. beginning with the 2007 season. The team will be based

Testing at Lakeland:

Testing at Lakeland:

December 5, 2006
#43-Bobby Labonte, #55-Michael Waltrip and #10-Scott Riggs tested cars of tomorrow yesterday [12/4] at Lakeland tested COT's [Car of Tomorrow] at USA International Speedway in Lakeland FL, not sure if they will continue to test anymore this week.(PRN's Garage Pass

Labonte, Cheerios raise 126,893 Books for Kids in Need through “Race for Books”:

Labonte, Cheerios raise 126,893 Books for Kids in Need through “Race for Books”:

November 28, 2006
Bobby Labonte, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, ended the 2006 racing season by starting a whole new chapter on reading for kids across the country. That's because for every lap Labonte completed in the last 10 races, Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories and

Homestead Rookie Notes:

Homestead Rookie Notes:

November 16, 2006
#11-Denny Hamlin was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 12 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Hamlin finished third, his seventh top-five and 19th top-10 finish of the 2006 season. He took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for

#43 to sport Chex Most Popular Driver colors at Homestead:

#43 to sport Chex Most Popular Driver colors at Homestead:

November 15, 2006
#43-Bobby Labonte will be behind the seat of the Chex Most Popular Driver Dodge for this weekend's event at Homestead-Miami Speedway to promote the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver of 2006 Award. Fans can vote at mostpopulardriver.com. ends at 11:59am/ct on November

Spoonfuls of Stories Paint Scheme for the #43 at Phoenix:

Spoonfuls of Stories Paint Scheme for the #43 at Phoenix:

November 8, 2006
This weekend, Bobby Labonte and the #43 Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Dodge team head to the flat one-mile Phoenix International Raceway for Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500. Labonte will be showcasing the Spoonfuls of Stories logos this weekend on the famous #43 Dodge

KHI to Announce 2007 Lineup at Texas: UPDATE 2:

KHI to Announce 2007 Lineup at Texas: UPDATE 2:

November 3, 2006
Kevin Harvick Inc. and the Dollar General Corporation have scheduled a press conference on Friday, November 3. KHI and Dollar General will discuss 2007 program plans and the driver line-up.(KHI PR)(10-30-2006) UPDATE: Kevin Harvick Inc. announced today that Dollar

Ramblings – Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Qualifying Notes:

November 3, 2006
Not only is everything bigger in Texas, it's faster too! Brian Vickers shattered the track record today and captured the Bud Pole at Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday's Dickies 500 with a time of 27.518 sec (196.235 mph). It's his first pole of the season (his last came

Labonte Racing Cascadian Farms Dodge at Atlanta:

Labonte Racing Cascadian Farms Dodge at Atlanta:

October 25, 2006
This weekend, Bobby Labonte and the #43 Cascadian Farms Dodge team head to the 1.5-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway for Sunday's Bass Pro Shops 500. Labonte will be racing the Cascadian Farms Dodge for the first time this season. In 1998, with the addition of Muir Glen

Petty Enterprises Notes:

Petty Enterprises Notes:

October 23, 2006
#43-Bobby Labonte finished third Sunday at Marrtinsville to score his fourth top 10 finish in the last five races. - Labonte has scored two consecutive top five finishes- the first time since Fontanta (Race 10) and Richmond (Race 11) of 2004 - The Cheerios/Betty Crocker

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

Johnson wins at Martinsville:

October 22, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway for his 5th win of the 2006 season and 23rd of his career [tied for 21st overall with Ricky Rudd]. Johnson led the most laps with 245. #11-Denny Hamlin finished 2nd, followed by #43-Bobby Labonte, #20-Tony

Qualifying Notes – Martinsville:

Qualifying Notes – Martinsville:

October 22, 2006
• Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 SUBWAY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, scoring his 23rd career Nextel Cup victory in his 179th career start. Johnson climbed from seventh to third in the Championship standings, 41 points behind first-place Matt Kenseth • Johnson moved into

Rumblings – Martinsville:

Rumblings – Martinsville:

October 22, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson survived a six lap shootout (and a rear-bumper tatooing from Denny Hamlin) today to take the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway for his 5th win of 2006. Career victory #23 moves Johnson into a tie with Ricky Rudd for 25th on the all-time win list

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

October 16, 2006
(through 20 races of the 25-race season) Points leader - Todd Bodine (3,076) Winnings - Todd Bodine ($546,650) Laps led - Mark Martin (522) Miles led - Mike Skinner (758.168) Victories - Mark Martin (5) Budweiser Poles - Mike Skinner (6) Top-five finishes - Johnny