Bobby Labonte News

New Coke/NASCAR commercials:

New Coke/NASCAR commercials:

May 25, 2002
New Coke/NASCAR commercials: Coca-Cola's newest NASCAR-themed TV commercial, entitled, "Race You," offers a humorous glimpse into how competitive the drivers are off the track - even when it comes to doing yard work or taking out the trash. "Race You," one of two new

Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATEs:

Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATEs:

May 24, 2002
Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATEs: [Joe] Gibbs [Racing] has decided to switch from Pontiacs back to Chevrolets for the 2003 season, according to Chevrolet sources. The move comes after 18 months of intransigence by NASCAR officials for rules relief requested by Pontiac

Pontiac Awaits NASCAR OK:

Pontiac Awaits NASCAR OK:

May 19, 2002
Pontiac Awaits NASCAR OK: After completing wind tunnel and on-track testing last week, Pontiac officials have submitted the completed 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix for NASCAR approval. Former Winston Cup champion Bobby Labonte tested the car last week at Atlanta Motor Speedway

New Pontiac testing UPDATE:

New Pontiac testing UPDATE:

May 12, 2002
New Pontiac testing UPDATE: Pontiac, seeking approval of its 2003 Grand Prix, had Bobby Labonte test the car Thursday before NASCAR officials at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Labonte, who drives Pontiacs for Joe Gibbs Racing in Winston Cup competition, completed 22 laps

Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATE 2 Pontiac testing at AMS:

Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATE 2 Pontiac testing at AMS:

May 7, 2002
Gibbs to Chevy (again)? UPDATE 2 Pontiac testing at AMS: [Joe] Gibbs [Racing] has decided to switch from Pontiacs back to Chevrolets for the 2003 season, according to Chevrolet sources. The move comes after 18 months of intransigence by NASCAR officials for rules relief

The Rumor that won’t die:

The Rumor that won’t die:

April 29, 2002
The Rumor that won't die: [#18 and #20] Car owner Joe Gibbs won't be changing any sheet metal before the end of the season, so Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte will remain in Pontiacs. But according to Detroit sources, General Motors [um isn't Chevy GM too?] executives

Pontiac looking for teams:

Pontiac looking for teams:

April 28, 2002
Pontiac looking for teams: Officials with Pontiac are attempting to gauge interest among Winston Cup teams to see if any are interested in switching manufacturers when the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix debuts next season [see pictures on my NASCAR Past News page]. The PPI

Harvick wins IROC at California:

Harvick wins IROC at California:

April 28, 2002
Harvick wins IROC at California: Kevin Harvick held off a last-lap charge from defending series champion Bobby Labonte to win the second leg of the 2002 IROC series at California Speedway. Tony Stewart, who won the first IROC race at Daytona this year, maintained the

Labonte and Unser:

Labonte and Unser:

April 27, 2002
Bobby Labonte and Cody Unser, the 15-year-old daughter of Al Unser Jr., appeared together in California on Thursday to help promote a medical conference related to the disease that has left her paralyzed from the chest down. Labonte helped start The Cody Unser First

Trading Cards at the CHP booth:

Trading Cards at the CHP booth:

April 26, 2002
Trading Cards at the CHP booth: Guests visiting the California Highway Patrol (CHP) booth at California Speedway' Gate 12 have the opportunity to pick up a free set of trading cards featuring Winston Cup stars Wallace; Tony Stewart (#20 Home Depot Pontiac); Bobby Labonte

More Richmond Testing:

More Richmond Testing:

April 22, 2002
More Richmond Testing: Cup and BGN testing continue at Richmond from Monday thru Wedneday. Scheduled to test their Cup cars on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 are #18-Bobby Labonte, #20-Tony Stewart, #5-Terry Labonte, and #25-Jerry Nadeau. #9-Bill Elliott, #

Race Fever does well:

Race Fever does well:

April 21, 2002
Race Fever does well: Phil Barkdoll, auctioneer for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind's Race Fever event, got an unprecedented $15,000 bid on a rare autographed Dale Earnhardt helmet Friday night during festivities at the Speedvision Dome. "Preliminary estimates

Gossage Statement:

Gossage Statement:

April 15, 2002
Gossage Statement: Statement by Texas Motor Speedway General Manager EDDIE GOSSAGE regarding comments made by Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell: "We were disappointed by the uncharacteristic comments made by Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway

Bobby Labonte wins the Vigiania 500 at Martinsville:

Bobby Labonte wins the Vigiania 500 at Martinsville:

April 14, 2002
Bobby Labonte wins the Vigiania 500 at Martinsville: under a white, yellow, checkered flags. It is Labonte's 19th career Cup win and first ever short track win. Ten different drivers have won the last 10 Cup races at Martinsville. The top ten finishers: #18-Labonte

More 2003 Pontiac News UPDATE and some more:

More 2003 Pontiac News UPDATE and some more:

April 13, 2002
More 2003 Pontiac News UPDATE and some more: Winston Cup series director John Darby confirmed Friday morning NASCAR has examined a completed 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and finished its initial analysis. "We basically have completed a walk-around view of it and an initial