Bobby Labonte News

Bobby Labonte back with JTG Daugherty Racing in 2013:

Bobby Labonte back with JTG Daugherty Racing in 2013:

November 14, 2012
With Thanksgiving Day around the corner, the curtain closes on the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series year at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Sunday. It's been a long season, but JTG Daugherty Racing's driver Bobby Labonte is already preparing for a fresh start in February

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

November 13, 2012
1 - driver winning race and season championship same year (Tony Stewart, 11/20/12) 1 - fewest laps led by race winner (Bobby Labonte, 11/16/03) 1 - fewest cautions (11/14/99) 2 - races won from the pole 5 - fewest caution laps (11/14/99) 6 - fewest on lead lap at finish

Homestead Notes and Facts:

Homestead Notes and Facts:

November 13, 2012
� Groundbreaking for Homestead-Miami Dade Motorsports Complex - as the track was originally named - began Aug. 24, 1993. The first race was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on Nov. 5, 1995. � The original configuration was a four-turn, rectangular oval based

Vektor Vodka to sponsor the #47 at Phoneix:

Vektor Vodka to sponsor the #47 at Phoneix:

November 6, 2012
Vektor Vodka will be introducing a signature drink available to fans throughout the midway called The Redline, as well as having their logo proudly displayed on the hood of Bobby Labonte's #47 JTG-Daugherty Toyota Camry. Helping to keep PIR's party alive after the

Vektor Vodka named official vodka of Phoenix Raceway:

Vektor Vodka named official vodka of Phoenix Raceway:

November 6, 2012
Phoenix International Raceway announced that the track will welcome Arizona-based Vektor Vodka to its family of Official Partners. Vektor Vodka will kick off their partnership as PIR's Official Vodka during the AdvoCare 500 weekend with the opening of the Bar Vektor

Wounded Warrior Project on the #47; Labonte has handshake deal for 2013:

Wounded Warrior Project on the #47; Labonte has handshake deal for 2013:

November 1, 2012
Bobby Labonte's #47 Toyota Camry is carrying a special camouflage scheme with a distinct purpose to raise awareness for Wounded Warrior Project. Wounded Warrior Project raises awareness and enlists the public's aid for the needs of injured servicemen and women. It

At Texas Motor Speedway:

At Texas Motor Speedway:

October 30, 2012
* Construction began in 1995. * The first NASCAR race was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on April 5, 1997. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was on April 6, 1997. * There have been 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway, one per season from 1997

Martinsville Notes-n-Nuggets:

Martinsville Notes-n-Nuggets:

October 28, 2012
' Jimmie Johnson captured his 59th career win in his 396th race. ' Jimmie Johnson took home his seventh Martinsville win in his 22nd race there, tying Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace for third all time. ' Jimmie Johnson's seven victories at Martinsville ties Dover

Pine Sol on the #47 at Martinsville:

Pine Sol on the #47 at Martinsville:

October 24, 2012
Bobby Labonte is bound and determined to have a clean race with his #47 Pine-Sol Toyota Camry and make it to the finish line with the fenders on his machine during the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. This will be the first time the Corpus Christi, Texas

Qualifying Fast Facts – Kansas:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Kansas:

October 19, 2012
Kasey Kahne won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 12th Annual Hollywood Casino 400 with a track qualifying record lap of 28.219 seconds, 191.360 mph. This is his 26th pole in 320 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. He moves into a tie for 26th on the all-time series poles

At Charlotte Motor Speedway:

At Charlotte Motor Speedway:

October 9, 2012
* Construction began on Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1959. * The track's first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 19, 1960. * The track was repaved midseason in 1994. * The track name changed from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Lowe's Motor Speedway in 1999. It changed

Tryson to BK Racing:

Tryson to BK Racing:

October 1, 2012
Veteran crew chief Pat Tryson has joined the BK Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, effective immediately. BK Racing purchased the assets of the former Red Bull Racing during the offseason, and fields the # 93 Burger King/Dr. Pepper Toyota for driver Travis Kvapil

Facts and Notes for Dover International Speedway:

Facts and Notes for Dover International Speedway:

September 25, 2012
� The official opening of Dover International Speedway, then called Dover Downs International Speedway, was in 1969. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on July 6, 1969. � The first two races at Dover were 300 miles. The race length was changed

Joe Gibbs Racing Captures NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win No. 100:

Joe Gibbs Racing Captures NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win No. 100:

September 24, 2012
Joe Gibbs ' hard-to-fathom two-sport career has become statistically symmetrical. Consider& Three Super Bowl championships? Check. Three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships? Check. Triple-digit wins in the NFL? Check. Triple-digit wins in the NASCAR Sprint Cup

Race Fast Facts – New Hampshire

Race Fast Facts – New Hampshire

September 23, 2012
#11-Denny Hamlin won the 16th Annual Sylvania 300, his 22nd victory in 251 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fifth victory and 14th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his second victory and 10th top-10 finish in 14 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. #48-Jimmie