Bobby Labonte News

Pocono Race Stuff:

Pocono Race Stuff:

June 13, 2004
Jimmie Johnson won the 2004 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, scoring his ninth career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 89th start. His last victory came at Lowe's Motor Speedway, two races ago. * This is Johnson's third victory in 2004, tying Dale Earnhardt Jr., for the

Eight Drivers Out:

Eight Drivers Out:

June 11, 2004
There have been eight different race winners in the last eight races at Pocono, since June 2000. Bobby Labonte was the last driver to sweep Pocono, scoring victories in both races in 1999.(NASCAR Statistical Services)(6-11-2004)

#18 Wins Pit-Crew Challenge:

#18 Wins Pit-Crew Challenge:

May 30, 2004
The #18 Interstate Batteries Racing Team won the POWERade Pit-Crew Challenge in front of Coca-Cola Stage on Speed Street May 28 in Charlotte, N.C. The eight-man crew changed four tires and simulated a refill of Sunoco gasoline in 15.93 seconds to defeat #8-Dale Earnhardt

Labonte the pick at Lowe’s?

Labonte the pick at Lowe’s?

May 27, 2004
Bobby Labonte Sets the Pace in the Last 10 Races at Lowe's Most Points (1,630) Most Top Fives (seven) Most Top-10s (nine) Most Laps Led (479) Best Average Finish (4.7)(NASCAR Statistical Services)(5-27-2004)

Did ya know?

Did ya know?

May 26, 2004
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Auto Club 500 at California by 12.871 seconds, posting the largest margin of victory since Bobby Labonte beat Gordon to the line by 22.071 seconds at Dover on June 6, 1999.(NASCAR Statistical Services)(5-26-2004)

On Track Technology Sharing Helps All Chevy-Powered Teams:

On Track Technology Sharing Helps All Chevy-Powered Teams:

May 19, 2004
Although it is well documented that Chevrolet Silverado has enjoyed unparalleled success in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) since its inaugural 1995 season winning an amazing 104 races and five manufacturers championships, the experts at GM Racing have not

Richmond Race Facts/Notes:

Richmond Race Facts/Notes:

May 15, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr., won the Chevy American Revolution 400, scoring his 12th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 158th career start. His last victory came at Atlanta seven races ago. This is Earnhardt Jr.'s second victory on a short-track. He also won here at Richmond

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Richmond:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Richmond:

May 15, 2004
Track position is rapidly becoming "the" catch phrase when it comes to Nextel Cup racing....and tonight's Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond International Raceway re-inforced that theory to the fullest. Dale Earnhardt Jr stayed out on lap 346 as most of the

Lowe’s Busch Testing:

Lowe’s Busch Testing:

May 11, 2004
16 NASCAR Busch Series teams were preparing for the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 on Saturday afternoon, May 29. Paul Menard, driving the #33 owned by Andy Petree, slammed the SAFER Barrier between turns three and four just before the lunch break. Despite heavy damage to

New NASCAR TV Series on Spike:

New NASCAR TV Series on Spike:

May 6, 2004
Spike TV hits the ignition Sunday, May 9 (10:00-10:30pm) with the greatest thrills and spills from the history of NASCAR with Stock Car Nation. This original, half-hour series, will delve into the network's rich collection of NASCAR highlights and will feature thrilling

Special D-Day Scheme for Labonte at Dover UPDATE:

Special D-Day Scheme for Labonte at Dover UPDATE:

May 5, 2004
hearing that #18-Bobby Labonte wil run a D-Day scheme as this year marks the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Labonte and Dover race sponsor MBNA will re-paint the Joe Gibbs NEXTEL Cup #18 with a vintage war plane design. The car will carry the decals and the insignias of

Bobby Labonte to run Busch race at MIS; Bliss to run 2 Cup races:

Bobby Labonte to run Busch race at MIS; Bliss to run 2 Cup races:

May 3, 2004
Bobby Labonte and his long-time sponsor ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that Labonte will return to the Busch Series for the Cabela's 250 Race on August 21, 2004 at Michigan International Speedway. He will be driving the bright red #19 Banquet Chevrolet featuring the

Bobby Labonte to run Busch race at MIS; Bliss to run 2 Cup races:

Bobby Labonte to run Busch race at MIS; Bliss to run 2 Cup races:

May 3, 2004
Bobby Labonte and his long-time sponsor ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that Labonte will return to the Busch Series for the Cabela's 250 Race on August 21, 2004 at Michigan International Speedway. He will be driving the bright red #19 Banquet Chevrolet featuring the

Jeff Gordon wins at California:

Jeff Gordon wins at California:

May 2, 2004
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway, in a fuel mileage race. #48-Jimmie Johnson ended up 2nd. #18-Bobby Labonte was running 2nd and ran out of gas with a 1/2 lap to go. #24-Jeff Gordon made it back-to-back Nextel Cup victories Sunday, parlaying

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – California:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – California:

May 2, 2004
#24-Jeff Gordon went back-to-back today....and did it with all of about a gallon of gas to spare. In what turned into a "fuelish" event (don't they so often do both here and at Michigan), Jeff Gordon won today's Auto Club 500 at California Speedway by 12.871 seconds