Bobby Labonte News

Another Muppet UPDATE:

Another Muppet UPDATE:

February 21, 2002
Another Muppet UPDATE: hearing that #18-Bobby Labonte has been added to the Chicagoland Muppet paint scheme promotion along with previous rumored, #88-Jarrett, #10-Benson(Flozzy) and #41-Spencer(2-12-2002) UPDATE: up to five Muppet schemes now - hearing #28-Ricky Rudd

Rockingham Stuff:

Rockingham Stuff:

February 21, 2002
Rockingham Stuff: There have been 11 different Bud Pole winners in the 14 NASCAR Winston Cup races at Rockingham since 1995. Mark Martin (fall 1999, fall 1998 and spring 1997) and Jeff Gordon (spring 1995 and spring 2001) are the only repeat Bud Pole winners in the

New Pontiac? UPDATE 4:

New Pontiac? UPDATE 4:

February 16, 2002
New Pontiac? UPDATE 4: NASCAR officials have begun studying Pontiac's plans for a new Winston Cup model for the 2003 season(Winston Salem Journal)(6-3-2001) UPDATE: - Pontiac Gone? Might General Motors consider dropping the Pontiac brand from Winston Cup racing? A

Another Muppet:

Another Muppet:

February 12, 2002
Another Muppet: hearing that #18-Bobby Labonte has been added to the Chicagoland Muppet paint scheme promotion along with previous rumored, #88-Jarrett, #10-Benson(Flozzy) and #41-Spencer(2-12-2002)

Qualifying for the Daytona 500

Qualifying for the Daytona 500

February 9, 2002
Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is over. #48-Jimmie Johnson wins the pole with a speed of 185.831, just ahead of of #29-Kevin Harvick at 185.770mph who are the only two drivers who have their starting positions set for the 2002 Daytona 500. Johnson is only yhe thrid

Gibbs #18 Assoc Sponsor:

Gibbs #18 Assoc Sponsor:

February 1, 2002
Gibbs #18 Assoc Sponsor: Joe Gibbs Racing and Pillowtex Corporation announced that leading home fashions brand Cannon will be an associate sponsor for the 2002 season of the Joe Gibbs Racing #18 Winston Cup car driven by Bobby Labonte. The Daytona 500 on February 17

Elliott Iced Out:

Elliott Iced Out:

January 20, 2002
Elliott Iced Out: Former Winston Cup champion Bill Elliott didn’t attend the [Winston] Preview, citing inclement weather near his home in Blairsville, Ga., that prevented him from flying. Bobby Labonte, the 2000 Winston Cup champion, and Jeremy Mayfield completed their

Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER – Wallace fastest Thursday:

Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER – Wallace fastest Thursday:

January 17, 2002
Cup Testing at Daytona is OVER - Wallace fastest Thursday: The second wave of Winston Cup testing wrapped up on Thursday and Mike Wallace, driving the #33 Andy Petree Racing Chevy, was the fastest with a lap of 184.302mph turned in the afternoon drafting session. Wallace

Seats Approved:

Seats Approved:

January 9, 2002
Seats Approved: NASCAR has approved the use of the PPI composite seat. In years past, only seats comprised of aluminum materials have been approved for use.(NASCAR PR)(1-7-2002) UPDATE: NASCAR has just given the OK for the new composite driver's seat that Cal Wells

IROC Field Set:

IROC Field Set:

January 9, 2002
IROC Field Set: The 2002 True Value International Race of Champions [IROC] officials confirmed the entire 2002 lineup which will consist of five NASCAR Winston Cup drivers, five from the Indy Racing League, one from the Pennzoil World of Outlaws and one from the NASCAR

Testing at Las Vegas:

Testing at Las Vegas:

January 7, 2002
Testing at Las Vegas: 49 drivers are scheduled to attend Las Vegas Motor Speedway's annual "Test in the West" Jan. 28-31. Cup champ #24-Jeff Gordon will be among 32 Cup drivers and 17 BGN drivers slated to test over the four-day period in preparation for the March

Sprague to IROC:

Sprague to IROC:

December 21, 2001
Sprague to IROC: three time CTS Champ Jack Sprague has been named to the True Value International Race of Champions (IROC) lineup for 2002. First race is at Daytona in February. The event will mark the first time a CTS driver has ever competed in the IROC ranks. Sprague

Labonte’s Honored in Texas:

Labonte’s Honored in Texas:

December 5, 2001
Labonte's Honored in Texas: Terry [#5] and Bobby Labonte [#18] have been elected to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame located in Waco, TX. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for February 26rh, 2002. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, educational museum established

The Money Awarded:

The Money Awarded:

November 30, 2001
The Money Awarded: the Top 10 drivers and the money announced at the Banquet: 10th   Jeff Burton $363,404 9th  Kevin Harvick $484,469 and Rookie of the Year Award (put a yellow rookie srtipe on the podium) 8th  Dale Earnhardt Jr $

Atlanta Ratings:

Atlanta Ratings:

November 19, 2001
Atlanta Ratings: Sunday’s NAPA 500 from the Atlanta Motor Speedway on NBC earned a 4.0 overnight rating and 9 share, a 100 percent increase over last year’s 2.0 national rating (converted cable to network - plus the race last year was on Monday) for the NAPA 500 on