J.D. Gibbs News

Labonte and MBNA:

Labonte and MBNA:

January 17, 1999
The TNN Motorsports site has an image of the #18 MBNA Pontiac which Bobby Labonte will drive in limited BGN races, also J.D. Gibbs will drive a limited schedule in the #42 MBNA Pontiac(TNN)(1-17-1999)

Testing at Watkins Glen

Testing at Watkins Glen

June 17, 1998
Robert Pressley-#77 Jasper Ford and Ricky Rudd-#10 Tide Ford tested at Watkins Glen today, no speeds. BGN teams testing included Matt Hutter, Mike Cope, JD Gibbs and Jason Jarrett.(WC Today Radio)(6-17-98)

Testing this week

Testing this week

March 10, 1998
Testing this week: Darlington - #'s 1(Hornaday),3, 4, 10, 13, 29, 41, 43 and 99 along with BGN JD Gibbs and #'s 34 and 36. Texas - #'s 2, 6, 13, 18, 22, 28, 40, 41, 42, 46, 77, 81, 94, 95 and 98.(NASCAR Online)(3-10-98)

J.D. Gibbs tests at Darlington

J.D. Gibbs tests at Darlington

March 3, 1998
Joe Gibbs' son, JD Gibbs, a rookie on the BGN series tested Tuesday at Darlington. The younger Gibbs tested two cars at Darlington and plans to run in the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 on 3/21/98. Gibbs' ran a speed of 155.374mph, the track record is 166.337mph. Gibbs says

J.D. Gibbs to make Busch debut

J.D. Gibbs to make Busch debut

October 23, 1997
"WC owner Joe Gibbs son J.D. Gibbs, 28, will make his debut in the BGN Series Friday when he attempts to qualify for Saturday's 200-mile event at Rockingham, NC. He'll be driving his own car, a Pontiac with the No. 42 on the side and sponsored by Carolina Turkey."(

J.D. Gibbs tested at Richmond

J.D. Gibbs tested at Richmond

October 5, 1997
"Joe Gibbs' son J.D. has tested a Busch car at Richmond and plans to test his mettle as a driver on the tour next season."(JournalNow)(10-5-97)