Terry Labonte News

Andy Graves to the #5 next year?

Andy Graves to the #5 next year?

October 5, 1997
Also mentioned during NASCAR2Day was that #25 Bud Chevy crew chief Andy Graves may move over and crew chief the #5 Kellogg's Chevy in 1998(10-5-97)

Could Slugger Labbe return to the #5 team?

Could Slugger Labbe return to the #5 team?

October 5, 1997
"Rick Hendrick is trying to get Richard 'Slugger' Labbe to return to Terry Labonte's team, following crew chief Gary DeHart's sudden reassignment, according to sources close to the Hendrick camp. However, Labbe, who left the team two months ago to work for Robert Yates

Andy Graves to the #5?

Andy Graves to the #5?

October 2, 1997
Rumors have #25 crew chief Andy Graves leaving the #25 Bud Chevy(to be #50 in 1998) and Ricky Craven to be the crew chief on the #5 Kelloggs Chevy with driver Terry Labonte(10-2-97)

Paint schemes this weekend

Paint schemes this weekend

October 1, 1997
Several teams are sporting new or specialty paint schemes for this weekend. Terry Labonte will have a green and black car with the "Spooky Fruit Loops" lettering. The brothers Waltrip have the retro-look on their cars. Darrell's will resemble the Gatorade No. 88 car

Charlotte press conferences

Charlotte press conferences

October 1, 1997
There was a little blurb in today's Charlotte Observer about the schedule at CMS for today. It included this little nugget: "...News conferences concerning sponsorships for Terry Labonte and Jimmy Spencer are also scheduled..."(Observer)(10-1-97)

9/25/1997

9/25/1997

September 25, 1997
As reported before Terry Labonte will run a special Frankenstein paint job at Charlotte. Michael Waltrip has special paint scheme for this race too a tribute to David Pearson, running colors of old(9-25-97)

9/13/1997

9/13/1997

September 13, 1997
Six drivers who totaled nine wins in 1996 have not scored a victory in 1997. Dale Earnhardt, Terry Labonte, Marlin, Geoff Bodine, Hamilton and Bobby Labonte all posted victories last year but have not made it to winner's circle this season.(NASCAR Online notes)(9-13

7/31/1997

7/31/1997

July 31, 1997
Rick Hendrick, who is ill with leukemia, has begun planning to dismantle

7/31/1997

7/31/1997

July 31, 1997
Among anticipated announcements this weekend, expect to hear that Kenny Irwin, Jr. will be named to replace Ernie Irvan in the Texaco/Havoline Ford for 1998. However, according to one source close to the situation, Yates might make the surprise announcement that he

7/20/1997

7/20/1997

July 20, 1997
It was announced that 13 drivers have committed to participate in the second annual NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 on 11/23/97 in Suzuka City, Japan. The event again will be televised live in the United States by SuperStation TBS(Boo, I don't get it). Last years

7/18/1997

7/18/1997

July 18, 1997
From the Unofficial Terry Labonte Fan Club Newsletter: "For all of you wondering what happened between Terry Labonte and Action Performance Products (makers of diecasts) that caused Terry to withdraw licensing from Action and sign exclusive with Revell.....word is

7/18/1997

7/18/1997

July 18, 1997
The prospect of a rookie such as Kenny Irwin in a Robert Yates car is drawing a lot of double-takes in the NASCAR garage. But Ford sources say that is Yates' plan for next year, unless a Terry Labonte or some other top driver makes a move. Jimmy Spencer is another

7/16/1997

7/16/1997

July 16, 1997
Here are some Paint Scheme news/rumors: I hear the Terry Labonte special car is a Universal Movies deal. The theme is Universal Monsters. The hood has a big Frankenstein on the front. Car will be a purplish and neon green(not sure what race or when). Kelloggs

Terry Labonte not leaving Hendrick

Terry Labonte not leaving Hendrick

July 11, 1997
Terry Labonte says he has no plans to leave Hendrick Motorsports and join the Robert Yates Ford team. Labonte's name surfaced this week as a possible replacement for Ernie Irvan, who will not be returning to Robert Yates Racing in 1998. "I have too good a situation

Special scheme for Terry Labonte?

Special scheme for Terry Labonte?

July 9, 1997
I hear Terry Labonte will have another special paint job? Some "Universal Studio Special(7-9-97)