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
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. More on Barack Obama. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Full Story » Aug 20, 2009
Obama welcomes NASCAR champ to White House - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
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)
