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    Johnson clinches record fourth straight Cup title; Hamlin wins race  Nov 23, 2009
    (19) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 266, 42. 9, 70, 69,300. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    The Sprint Cup starting lineup  Nov 22, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Nov 21, 2009 09:30 PMModified Sat, Nov 21, 2009 09:30 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on title  Nov 16, 2009
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun on Lap 170, which started a multicar wreck that collected Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Brian Vickers and Brad Keselowski, among others ... (20) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, accident, 169, 60. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Change the rules  Nov 16, 2009
    Bobby Labonte and Jamie McMurray, last week s winner, don t have a ride lined up next season and the No 1 Bass Pro Shops team at Earnhardt Ganassi doesn t have a driver. And the big story is where, when, and how will Danica Patrick end up in NASCAR. (Atmore Advance, AL)

    NASCAR: Johnson makes winning stand at Phoenix  Nov 16, 2009
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost control of his Chevrolet coming off the fourth turn, triggering a crash that also involved: Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, Clint Bowyer, Scott Speed, Joey Logano and Sam Hornish Jr.. Stewart's 25th-place finish eliminated him from title contention. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Martin not ready to give up Chase  Nov 15, 2009
    Bobby Labonte yesterday signed to drive for TRG Motorsports in 2010, but Reed Sorenson, Casey Mears, and David Stremme have nothing firm in place. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    Auto Racing Notebook: Edwards cruises to Nationwide triumph  Nov 15, 2009
    Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte signed a deal to drive for TRG Motorsports next season. Labonte already has raced five times for TRG this season, and will finish the year in the No. 71 Chevrolet for a total of seven races. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR  Nov 14, 2009
    by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix  Nov 14, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PMModified Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Incentive? They're still racing, right?  Nov 14, 2009
    "As the season winds down and job changes begin, there's a handful of drivers still jockeying for a 2010 ride.Jamie McMurray, winner two weeks ago at Talladega, has nothing firm locked up for next season but could be headed back to Earnhardt Ganassi Racing if a sponsorship deal can be worked out on the No. 1 Chevrolet.But Reed Sorenson, Casey Mears, David Stremme and Bobby Labonte have nothing firm in place, and that might not change regardless of how they run the next two weeks."We all know... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Job toll mounts as Petty merger with Yates advances  Nov 13, 2009
    Bobby Labonte talks with a member of the Yates Racing crew during practice at Bristol (Tenn) Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Wade Payne). (News & Observer -- Sports)

    NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview  Nov 12, 2009
    71 Bobby Labonte (Corpus Christi, TX) Chevrolet/TRG Motorsports. 77 Sam Hornish Jr (Defiance, OH) Dodge/Mobil 1. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th  Nov 9, 2009
    (28) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 331, 41. 8, 70, 99,200. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    People skills key to the success of Hendrick Motorsports  Nov 6, 2009
    Four drivers have entered all 17 Cup races at the Fort Worth track: Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Mark Martin. Of the four, only Labonte has not won. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Will Kyle Busch Race F1 in 2010? Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesPeter Windsor, of US F1, has expressed interest in signing Kyle Busch in 2010. Busch will test cars next summer.There wasn't much movement in the 2009 Silly Season, but don't expect a 2010 repeat, writes Tim Tuttle. With Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick as free agents, anything can happen.  Nov 4, 2009
    TRG Motorsports, a start-up this year, is hoping to retain Bobby Labonte, who has driven part time for Kevin Buckler's team this season. Casey Mears is a free agent and hoping that Richard Childress can strike a deal that will allow him to stay at RCR. Reed Sorenson seems headed for a full-time Nationwide season, probably with Braun. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    McMurray Wins At Talladega, Johnson Widens Points Lead  Nov 3, 2009
    " Kasey Kahne finished second, while rookie Joey Logano, Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton completed the top-five. After finishing sixth, Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of winning his record fourth straight Cup championship. Johnson extended his lead to 184 points over Martin and 192 ahead of Gordon with just three races remaining. "I feel good about things," Johnson said. "I hate to see so many tore up cars and the big wreck that took place, but for us what really made the difference, obviously we... (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Johnson extends lead at Talladega  Nov 2, 2009
    She chatted briefly with NASCAR president Mike Helton before meeting Bobby Labonte while television crews documented her every move. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead  Nov 2, 2009
    "AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience  Oct 31, 2009
    It features the same laser-scanned, millimeter-accurate version of all the tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and the NASCAR cars driven regularly in the online version by more than 15,000 iRacing members, including NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Martin Truex, Jr., Marcos Ambrose, Bobby Labonte, Brad Keselowski, Michael McDowell, Justin Labonte, Colin Braun, Chad McCumbee and Cale Gale. "It's important to us that every aspect of our guest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    On The Road To Victory APJimmie Johnson's Chase victory is all but inevitable after his finish at Martinsville. He is ahead by 118 points.Jimmie Johnson is still king after Martinsville, writes Tom Bowles. Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and the rest of the pack need to step up soon if they want a shot at winning the Chase.  Oct 28, 2009
    " Dropped Out: Kasey Kahne (8), Casey Mears (9), Clint Bowyer (10). Underdog of the Week: Bobby Labonte is a free agent for 2010 and the 45-year-old is desperate to prove to car owners he can still drive. That burning desire came to the forefront at Martinsville, a track that's far more driver than equipment and a place where underdogs like his Hall of Fame Racing team have a true chance to compete. Seizing the moment, the 2000 Cup Series champ ran hard from the drop of the green and didn't give... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville  Oct 26, 2009
    (8) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 501, 81. 7, 124, 107,004. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS: Tums Fast Relief 500  Oct 26, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Tums Fast Relief 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/25/2009 - 7:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville  Oct 25, 2009
    The top 10 also includes Martin Truex Jr., starting third, and David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Loey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick ... (96) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 96. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole  Oct 24, 2009
    Casey Mears, rookie Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick qualified sixth through 10th, respectively. Newman, Gordon and Martin were the only Chase contenders to qualify in the top-10. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    J.J. atop Power Rankings, but who's second?  Oct 21, 2009
    " Yet those are seemingly contradictory comments from a man experimenting with a "next generation" Roush Fenway chassis on a night his two Chase compatriots, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, were not. And while those two never so much as sniffed the front of the pack, the No. 17 Ford was a factor all night before coming home second to Jimmie Johnson -- his second top-five finish in five playoff races to date. 8Last Week: NR Kasey KahneLove him or hate him, you've got to give an attaboy for the way... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Johnson ends four-year losing streak at Lowe's  Oct 20, 2009
    "Hamlin was in contention until last week, when driver error crashed him out of California. He could have rebounded at Lowe's, where he led 54 laps early only to wind up 42nd after an engine failure. He's 11th in the standings 372 points out.Hamlin was long gone from the track when he posted an apology on his Twitter stream with 60 laps remaining."A championship just isn't meant to be for this year," he tweeted.Edwards, the preseason favorite to dethrone Johnson, remained winless on the season... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Updated and unofficial driver standings  Oct 19, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Childress not sweating Harvick's possible exodus  Oct 19, 2009
    The Cup cars of Kyle Busch, Michael Waltrip, Elliott Sadler, Bill Elliott and Bobby Labonte were outfitted in pink on Saturday to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The NASCAR Foundation also presented Komen organizers with a check for $28,000 donated by fans who participated in a walk at LMS on Saturday morning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Fastest in final practice? Johnson again  Oct 17, 2009
    Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Second verse, same as the first  Oct 17, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Points leader Johnson picks up pole at Charlotte  Oct 16, 2009
    Points leader Jimme Johnson wins pole at Charlotte - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 15, 2009 10:51PM; Updated: Thursday October 15, 2009 11:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Johnson rolls to victory in California  Oct 13, 2009
    (35) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 247, 43. 6, 85, 120,279. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS: Pepsi 500  Oct 12, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/12/2009 - 1:17 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview  Oct 8, 2009
    96 Bobby Labonte (Corpus Christi, TX) Ford/DLP. 98 Paul Menard (Eau Claire, WI) Ford/Menards/Energizer. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    TimTuttleInside Nascar Casey Mears is playing risky waiting game with Childress.  Oct 8, 2009
    Mears can't afford to be patient with RCR for too long. Sprint Cup veterans Jamie McMurray, David Stremme and Reed Sorenson are actively cruising the garage hunting for jobs, and Bobby Labonte and David Gilliland are probably looking too. Including Mears, that's six drivers in the marketplace, and three cars -- Earnhardt Ganassi's No. 1, Hall of Fame's No. 96 and TRG's No. 71 -- available. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances  Oct 5, 2009
    "Biffle was third, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, Kahne and Martin.David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch.Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor.Price Chopper 400 Results1. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 129.8 rating,... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS: Price Chopper 400  Oct 5, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Price Chopper 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/4/2009 - 7:30 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    A Friend In Deed  Oct 2, 2009
    That leaves Stremme, Bobby Labonte and Casey Mears as the three biggest free agents remaining. Stremme has been seen popping in and out of Rusty Wallace's hauler the last few weeks, with rumors circulating he'll return to that team in some capacity next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover  Sep 30, 2009
    (41) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 398, 53. 5, 94, 103,779. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Dover Notebook: Logano fine after barrel-roll wreck  Sep 30, 2009
    Logano appeared to get squeezed between Bobby Labonte and his former Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Tony Stewart. Labonte checked up and No. 96 clipped the No. 20 on the nose. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Johnson to start on pole  Sep 26, 2009
    Kyle Busch, A.J. Allmendinger, David Stremme, Bobby Labonte and David Ragan also tested. Montoya said he didn't use the tires picked by Johnson and Goodyear during the test. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    On Top Of The World  Sep 23, 2009
    " That rally was only good enough to get the car back to 14th, leaving Stewart sixth in the standings and scratching his head as to how a season's worth of momentum is slipping away at the wrong time. Dropped Out: Kasey Kahne (6) Kevin Harvick (9) Carl Edwards (10) Underdog of the Week: TRG Motorsports and Bobby Labonte came to New Hampshire not even knowing how long they could race, with no sponsorship causing the owner to lean towards a dreaded "start and park. " But after a shocking... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener  Sep 21, 2009
    Six cars those of Stewart, Johnson, Ryan Newman, Jamie McMurray, Bobby Labonte and Matt Kenseth did not pit, but the rest of the lead-lap cars did ... (8) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 300, 62. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS:  Sylvania 300  Sep 21, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Sylvania 300 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/20/2009 - 7:09 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    New Hampshire Notebook: Stewart's slide continues  Sep 21, 2009
    Former champion Bobby Labonte, whose No. 71 TRG Motorsports team needed a last-second cash infusion to race Sunday, got his money's worth. He finished 22nd. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Notebook: Stewart wants nod for season  Sep 20, 2009
    " Labonte stays alive Bobby Labonte will be racing today after all. The 2000 series champion, who qualified eighth driving the No. 71 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports, said there was a chance that he'd have to start the race and then park his car due to financial concerns. He didn't get the green light for the weekend until receiving an e-mail from TRG owner Kevin Buckler early Saturday morning. "I thought we'd be all right, but it makes for a better story if you don't know," Labonte said with a... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Montoya opens Chase with pole-winning run  Sep 20, 2009
    (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 131. 847. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Stewart: Regular-season champ should be honored  Sep 20, 2009
    LABONTE LIVES: Bobby Labonte will be racing on Sunday after all. The 2000 series champion, who qualified eighth driving the No. 71 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports, said there was a chance that he'd have to start the race and then park his car due to financial concerns. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Richard Petty team merges with Yates  Sep 15, 2009
    That leaves Reed Sorenson and, to an extent, Bobby Labonte out in the cold. Sorenson is currently driving the No 43 for RPM and Labonte is in the Hall of Fame Racing car, operated by Yates. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase  Sep 15, 2009
    (37) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 398, 49. 5, 70, 99,254. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS:  Chevy Rock & Roll 400  Sep 13, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Chevy Rock 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/13/2009 - 1:32 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    The King Is Back  Sep 12, 2009
    Left out in the cold are several cars and drivers: Jamie McMurray, who's deal in the No. 26 Ford with Roush Fenway Racing won't be renewed and who was widely rumored to be considering a move to Yates; Petty's Reed Sorenson, who has been a disappointment in the No. 43 Dodge; and Hall of Fame Racing's No. 96 Ford, run by Yates and usually driven by former Cup champion Bobby Labonte. But rather than shuffling deck chairs on a sinking ship, this change seems to be another step back towards relevance... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    RPM, Yates to merge in 2010  Sep 11, 2009
    The merger leaves RPM driver Reed Sorenson and former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte who has been driving for Yates looking for work while bringing Kahne full circle with Ford. Kahne was being groomed by for big things by Ford in 2003 when he suddenly left the fold and signed with Ray Evernham's Dodge team, a move that gave Kahne a full-time ride at the Cup level. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS  Sep 10, 2009
    " Now, he heads to Richmond with nothing to lose, needing nothing short of a win to have any sort of realistic chance at the playoffs. 10Last Week: 5 Carl EdwardsWhen Edwards said he was still nervous about making the Chase last week in his diary, I was skeptical at best. After all, shouldn't nearly 200 points be enough of a cushion with two races left? But in one of the big surprises of the weekend, Ford's top driver saw a nightmare unfold right before his eyes. Not only was he busy nursing a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Kahne pulls away to second win of year  Sep 8, 2009
    (25) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 325, 69. 4, 109, 95,725. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS:  Pep Boys Auto 500  Sep 7, 2009
    Race record: Bobby Labonte, 1997 (159. 904 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)

    Truex wins first pole at Atlanta  Sep 6, 2009
    "Pep Boys Auto 500 Lineup1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 184.149.2. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 183.497.3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.358.4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.994.5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.771.6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.729.7. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.609.8. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 182.500.9. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 182.416.10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.213.11. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.003.12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.884.13.... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    MarkBeechRacing Fan Bobby Labonte was yet another victim of the slumping economy.  Sep 6, 2009
    Economy reason why Bobby Labonte replaced by Erik Darnell - Mark Beech - SI.com ... Bobby Labonte (above), the 2000 Cup champ, will be replaced by Erik Darnell for seven races ... The unseating of Bobby Labonte this week serves as a reminder of how difficult life in NASCAR has become with the country's continued economic struggles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Always Earnhardt  Sep 4, 2009
    With Erik Darnell replacing Bobby Labonte for seven of the final 12 races, just three drivers currently 40 or older are guaranteed fully-funded Cup rides for 2010: Robby Gordon, Jeff Burton, and Mark Martin. More than ever, NASCAR has become a young man's sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Labonte gets ride for Atlanta from TRG Motorsports  Sep 4, 2009
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Bobby Labonte is listed on the entry list for this weekend's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Yates Racing said earlier this week that sponsorship issues forced the team to pull Labonte in seven of the final 12 races this season, beginning with Sunday's event at Atlanta. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Sponsorship issues forcing Labonte out at Yates  Sep 1, 2009
    Yates replacing Bobby Labonte because of sponsorship issues - Racing - SI.com ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte won't race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his best track, because of sponsorship issues at Yates Racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Yates to replace Labonte with Darnell for 7 races  Sep 1, 2009
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Yates Racing is taking Bobby Labonte out of its No. 96 car for seven upcoming races because of sponsorship issues. The team instead will use Erik Darnell, because it could secure funding for the 26-year-old. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    This weekend's outdoor shows on ESPN2  Aug 29, 2009
    The weekend of August 29-30 begins with episode eight of Driven to Hunt airing at its normal time, 7 a.m. ET. Join the Driven to Hunt cameras for a hunt with NASCAR legend Bobby Labonte, who hunts for a trophy bull with some New Mexico guides that speak a language all their own. It's a hunt like no other that ends with a big bull down. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Sprint Cup notes  Aug 27, 2009
    Quick hits: Bobby Labonte leads active Sprint Cup drivers with six Atlanta victories. Dale Earnhardt heads Atlanta's all-time win list with nine. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Back In Business  Aug 26, 2009
    Scoring a solid finish at Bristol wasn't easy, as Hamlin had to recover from a flat tire early and contact with Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte (the latter one sent Labonte's No. 96 into the wall). But when the smoke clears, they pay the points for where you finish, not what you do to get there, and fourth in the points, the No. 11 continues to provide formidable opposition. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol  Aug 23, 2009
    (20) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 461, 61. 6, 55. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Ford NASCAR and NHRA Personalities Featured in New Online 'I'm Driving One' - 2010 Taurus Campaign  Aug 21, 2009
    Edwards will be joined by other Ford NASCAR stars, including Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush, Jamie McMurray, David Ragan, Bobby Labonte, Paul Menard and Bill Elliott. From the Ford NHRA program, reviews and videos will come from John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Bob Tasca III, Robert Hight, Mike Neff and Tim Wilkerson. (PR Newswire)

    Obama welcomes NASCAR champ to White House  Aug 20, 2009
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    Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase  Aug 17, 2009
    "Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    High Five: Stewart Smokes Watkins Glen Again  Aug 11, 2009
    A similar incident occurred at Watkins Glen last year when David Gilliland smacked the wall in turn 11 and then ricocheted back on the track before slamming into Bobby Labonte. Seven other drivers were also involved in that pileup. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen  Aug 11, 2009
    (27) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 90, 58. 6, 103, 99,154. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Johnson poised for breakthrough win  Aug 10, 2009
    With less than eight laps left in last year s race, David Gilliland and Bobby Labonte were involved in an 11-car crash entering the front straightaway that resulted in a 43-minute red flag. It is going to be very interesting, said Martin, 10th in the standings despite a series-high four victories. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Hamlin wins for grandmother Pocono Raceway  Aug 5, 2009
    (28) Bobby Labonte, Ford, accident, 180, 39. 4, 55, 93,079. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Rain washes out Pocono race  Aug 4, 2009
    It s just kind of rough to endure it when you re here waiting for it to either rain more or rain less, Bobby Labonte said. Johnson, the three-time defending Cup champion, was among a group of NASCAR drivers to be honored at the White House by President Barack Obama on Monday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history  Jul 26, 2009
    "Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Musical Chairs  Jul 22, 2009
    He also made a second mistake, signing journeyman Casey Mears to round out the driver lineup instead of installing a proven Chase veteran or even former champ Bobby Labonte. The team is winless on the year, Mears has yet to score a top-5 finish and, for the first time since '05, it looks like none of Childress's cars will make the Chase. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2  Jul 13, 2009
    (42) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 266, 51. 3, 100, 120,879. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck  Jul 6, 2009
    (28) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 160, 58. 7, 100, 123,429. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Steering wheel to spinning reel  Jul 2, 2009
    NASCAR star Bobby Labonte enjoys fishing with his family ... On the track, NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte has "been there and done that" -- 510 starts, 21 Sprint Cup wins, including the 2000 Sprint Cup title, and more than $55 million in prize money. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win  Jun 30, 2009
    (28) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 273, 66. 9, 105, 106,704. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Driven to Hunt  Jun 30, 2009
    Updated: June 28, 2009, 4:34 PM ET. Saturdays, July thru SeptemberAt 7:00 a.m. on ESPN2 Sundays, July thru SeptemberAt 9:30 a.m. on ESPN2. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Stewart’s weekend at Loudon wasn’t a total loss  Jun 29, 2009
    An alternative is for one of the drivers (most likely Ragan or McMurray) to switch to Yates Racing, the current home of Bobby Labonte and Carl Menard. Roush has an existing partnership with Yates. (Boston Globe)

    Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR  Jun 25, 2009
    Long-time sponsors were looking elsewhere, and his driver lineup lost its one true threat when former series champion Bobby Labonte left through mutual agreement. Earlier, Petty sold a majority share of one of NASCAR's bedrock family teams to an equity firm named Boston Ventures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Kahne, Petty brew up winning Sprint Cup combination  Jun 23, 2009
    Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Joe Nemechek are the others. Sunday's event kicks off a pivotal stretch of 10 races to decide the field for the season-ending Chase for the title. (USA Today -- Sports)

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