Toyota/Save Mart testing today Jun 10, 2008
TERRY LABONTE WILL take over the wheel of the No. 45 Marathon/Wells Fargo/PVA Dodge for Petty Enterprises at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Infineon Raceway the June 20 to 22 weekend. Kyle Petty, who usually pilots the No. 45 Dodge, will step away from the car at Infineon Raceway and head to the TNT broadcast booth. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Auto racing results Jun 9, 2008
Terry Labonte (Dodge), 200, $74,747; 31. Bill Elliott (Ford), 200, $82,895; 32. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Allison not slowing down Jun 8, 2008
When we came back around, his car was all tore up to pieces, said Terry Labonte, who started fifth and finished 32nd that day. It was obvious from the rescue efforts that were going on that it was serious. (Scranton Times, PA)
Keeping momentum key factor at Pocono Jun 8, 2008
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Kahne takes pole at Pocono Jun 7, 2008
Terry Labonte, making his first start of the season as a fill-in driver for Kyle Petty, used a past. champion provisional to make the field. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Kahne wins 1st pole of year at Pocono Jun 7, 2008
Terry Labonte, making his first start of the season as a fill-in driver for Kyle Petty, used a past champion provisional to make the field. Only 44 cars were on the entry list, so only one driver was headed home and J.J. Yeley lost that race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tennis, auto racing, prep track and field Jun 7, 2008
(45) Terry Labonte, Dodge, Past ChampionFailed to Qualify44. (96) JJ Yeley, Toyota, 166. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pocono 500 Lineup Jun 7, 2008
(45) Terry Labonte, Dodge, Past Champion. Failed to Qualify. (International Herald Tribune)
Tomorrow arrives at Pocono Raceway May 28, 2008
Terry Labonte climbs into Kyle Petty's car during practice at Pocono Raceway on Tuesday. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer. (Scranton Times, PA)
Franchitti plans return at Dover May 28, 2008
CHAMP IS HERE: Two-time Cup champion Terry Labonte was bored sitting at home. What better way to shake off the doldrums than return to drive for Petty Enterprises. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Jarrett preparing for emotional farewell May 17, 2008
Other drivers, such as Bill Elliott, Mark Martin and Terry Labonte, have agreed to run partial schedules. Jarrett acknowledged he's already fielded calls from other teams interested in hiring him for the start of next season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: A youth movement in NASCAR May 16, 2008
Instead, the trend we're likely to see is drivers beginning to mimic the careers of other major sports; in a few years, you'll be hard pressed to find any Cup driver in the series older than 45, and men like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart might hang up their helmet with careers that spanned less than two decades -- far less than the 30-year careers of recent semi-retirees Ricky Rudd and Terry Labonte. And lastly, if a driver is released from his ride past 35 or so -- as Jeremy Mayfield and Ward... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Criticism of Patrick over Indy pit lane incident unwarranted May 15, 2008
Terry Labonte, whose brother Bobby drives the lead car for Petty Enterprises, and Chad McCumbee will sub for Kyle Petty. SCHEDULE. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Will new surface make Darlington faster? May 8, 2008
There have only been 10 drivers who have won the 23 races held at Darlington since 1995 - Gordon (7), Dale Jarrett (3), Jeff Burton (2), Ward Burton (2), Johnson (2), Sterling Marlin (2), Biffle (2), Terry Labonte, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Craven. New pavement or old pavement, Stewart doesn't think it makes a big difference. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The 2001 NASCAR Rookie Class Apr 5, 2008
Due to lack of performance, Gibbs hired Terry Labonte, J.J. Yeley, and Denny Hamlin to take over the ride. Leffler returned to the Nationwide Series to drive for Braun Racing in 2005. (Suite101.com)
There Is Only One Dale Earnhardt Mar 27, 2008
Of course, Earnhardt would wreck you, just ask Terry Labonte, but he was able to move you out of the way, almost gently, without causing a wreck, especially towards the end of his career. I saw him do it to his own teammate, Mike Skinner, at Bristol in 1998 or 1999. (Suite101.com)
Hendrick is souped up for success Feb 17, 2008
He is as hungry and committed as anybody that has ever sat down in one of my race cars, said Hendrick, placing Earnhardt among a group that includes Geoff Bodine, the late Tim Richmond, Darrell Waltrip, Ricky Rudd, Ken Schrader, Terry Labonte, and Gordon and Johnson. Rick has been real supportive of me, said Earnhardt. (Boston Globe)
A Daytona win can be elusive Feb 17, 2008
Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin and many more have endured close calls, multi-car crashes, blown engines, broken parts, tire failure, pit-road problems and just about every other kind of turmoil imaginable at Daytona International Speedway. None has celebrated a Daytona 500 in Victory Lane. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daytona 500 win eludes many top drivers Feb 16, 2008
Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin and many more have endured close calls, multi-car crashes, blown engines, broken parts, tire failure, pit-road problems and just about every other kind of turmoil imaginable at Daytona International Speedway. They've run up front, spent entire races in the back of the pack, had early exits and podium finishes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Driver departures mean changes for NASCAR and the fans Feb 16, 2008
Longtime fan favorite Darrell Waltrip retired after the 2000 season, and Rusty Wallace, Terry Labonte and Ricky Rudd have since followed. So, where does that leave the millions of fans who rooted for those drivers, joined their fans clubs and bought their souvenirs. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ten years ago, Dale Earnhardt finally changed his luck, won Daytona 500 Feb 14, 2008
Earnhardt led everybody out of the pits and led the rest of the way, assured of the biggest victory of his career when he beat Terry Labonte back to the flagstand after a caution flag came out two laps from the end. We knew sooner or later the odds had to get in our favor, Childress said this week. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
50 years of Daytona: 50 things to know before Sunday's big 5-0 Feb 12, 2008
43 Native Texan Terry Labonte, a two-time Cup champion, went 0-for-27 in the Daytona 500 ... " in Victory Lane, Waltrip performed the "Ickey Shuffle," mimicking the touchdown celebration dance of Cincinnati Bengals running back Ickey Woods.37 Heading into the 1994 Daytona 500, stock-car pioneer Coo Coo Marlin and son Sterling were a combined 0-for-443 in Cup starts. Sterling Marlin squeezed 59 laps out of his final fuel stop to win the 36th annual event.38 The Daytona 500 has been shortened... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roger Penske was able to maneuver Kurt Busch's '07 points to Sam Hornish Jr., placing him in the first five races of '08. Jan 3, 2008
It was tough to watch in '07 as the rule was abused by struggling teams as they kept hiring Bill Elliott and Terry Labonte out of retirement. Deep in his heart, Dale Jarrett must not like the rule, despite the big bucks it has earned him in the past few months. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2007 NASCAR Season Review Nov 28, 2007
Bill Elliott and Terry Labonte were competitive when they decided to run a partial schedule; however, the competitiveness quickly faded once they entered into part-time duty. Additionally, Elliott and Labonte drove cars fielded by Evernham Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports. (Suite101.com)
Lack Of Championship Drama Nov 17, 2007
Rusty Wallace, Jeff Burton and Terry Labonte were still competitive. Moreover, you had the up and comers winning as well. (Suite101.com)
Bass Pro Shops celebrates its 46th store opening Oct 31, 2007
Celebrities in attendance included former NASCAR driver Terry Labonte, former Astro and current coach Jose Cruz Sr., former guard for the Houston Rockets and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame Calvin Murphy. Houston Texans center and radio host Steve McKinney, and former NFL running back and 1977 Heisman Trophy Winner Earl Campbell were also in attendance. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Gordon, Johnson test friendship Oct 19, 2007
Gordon has raced a teammate for a title before, losing the 1996 championship to Terry Labonte by just 37 points. And Gordon and Johnson were in the hunt for the 2004 championship, which was won by Kurt Busch. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon, Johnson put friendship to test Oct 18, 2007
Gordon has raced a teammate for a title before, losing the 1996 championship to Terry Labonte by just 37 points. And both Gordon and Johnson were in the hunt for the 2004 Chase championship, which was won by Kurt Busch. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Caisse, Lia showing extra drive at NHIS Sep 15, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Caisse and Lia showing extra drive. (Boston Globe)
Hendrick teammates Johnson and Gordon poised to race to end for Cup title Sep 13, 2007
Terry Labonte and Jeff Gordon were locked in a tight battle during the 1996 season, and Hendrick had to navigate the politics of supporting both without showing favoritism. I think it put me in a knot more than it did them, the team owner said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Chase field has potential for an epic championship Sep 10, 2007
The four-time series champion is a veteran of close title chases and has even lost one to a teammate before, Terry Labonte in 1996. Jimmie has been putting the pressure on me for the last four or five years, Gordon said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Crew chief will follow Earnhardt to Hendrick Sep 5, 2007
He launched Hendrick Motorsports in 1984 with the No. 5, and its won 27 races with Geoff Bodine, Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte and Busch behind the wheel. Labonte drove it to the 1996 championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eury to join Earnhardt at Hendrick Motorsports Sep 5, 2007
The No. 5 was team owner Hendrick's first Cup car and has won 27 races, 35 poles and a championship (Terry Labonte) with four drivers (Geoff Bodine, , and Labonte) since 1984. Darian Grubb, Mears' crew chief on the No. 25, will move into a management role. (USA Today -- Sports)
QBs Aikman, Staubach sell interest in team Sep 3, 2007
SI.com - Racing - Aikman, Staubach sell majority interest - Sunday September 2, 2007 7:42PM. D'backs execs take over team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart In Solid Position In The Chase Race Sep 3, 2007
Hall of Fame Racing is in its second season, with Tony Raines and Terry Labonte splitting driving duties. The No. 96, sponsored by DLP HDTV, finished 26th in owner points last year and was 25th heading into Sunday's race. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Bristol race boring to fans, thrilling to drivers Aug 28, 2007
And try not to harp on the classic 1999 finish, when the late Dale Earnhardt claimed he just meant to rattle his cage a little bit when he spun Terry Labonte to steal the victory. Bristol remained electric even as NASCAR polished its corporate image by curbing the temper tantrums through penalties for bad behavior. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Night time is right time for Bristol, fans Aug 24, 2007
The two hottest August nights of all involved Earnhardt and Terry Labonte. In '95, they tangled coming to the checkered flag, and Labonte won by sliding across the finish line sideways, a. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Reds 'Pit Stop Festival' draws new crowd Aug 21, 2007
Dennison talked with drivers Eric McClure and Terry Labonte after Roberta Camp, the 2007 Miss Ohio, sang the national anthem. "It's exciting to see this," Labonte said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Victory Lane: The race at a glance Aug 14, 2007
(38) Terry Labonte, Toyota, 90, $72,33331. (43) Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 90, $60,02532. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Racing returns to history center: Second forum to discuss later years of NASCAR Aug 14, 2007
By comparison, Terry Labonte has started three races this year in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. He has made more than $300,000. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Boris Said replaces Bill Elliott for Nextel Cup race Aug 12, 2007
"(But) this team is so close to where they need to be, and Bill Elliott doesn't need the points, so why should my selfishness take away from this race team. I feel he can do better than I could.''Said will start at the back of the 43-car field and just behind Terry Labonte, who will drive the No. 55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for team owner Michael Waltrip. Waltrip elected to sit out his first race at Watkins Glen since the Cup series began racing annually at the upstate New York track in 1986, a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gesture thrills Said Aug 12, 2007
"I didn't know what Boris had going on, but when I came in this morning I just happened to run into him at the gate."Said will start at the back of the 43-car field and just behind Terry Labonte, who will drive the No. 55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for team owner Michael Waltrip. PRACTICE, PRACTICE: Tony Stewart topped the morning Cup practice and Robby Gordon was fastest in Happy Hour, edging Jamie McMurray because on his fastest lap Gordon missed the four-turn chicane at the end of the high-speed... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Solid qualifier good, bad for Kahne Aug 4, 2007
all three of Waltrip s cars were in the race, but former Cup champ Terry Labonte drove for Waltrip and road-course specialist P.J. Jones filled in for Reutimann. Not that the Waltrip Toyotas took the field by storm. (Scranton Times, PA)
Carpentier gets crash course in stock car Aug 1, 2007
When he was in Montreal testing the Villeneuve circuit for NASCAR on June 12, former champion Terry Labonte saw few places to pass. Carpentier, who knows the track well and says he never made it through the famous Senna Corner in a Champ Car without banging or being banged, respectfully disagrees. (Canada.com)
Victory Lane Jul 30, 2007
(43) Terry Labonte, Toyota, eng, 150, $152,10831. (22) Scott Wimmer, Chevy, 145, $139,45032. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf, soccer, auto racing Jul 30, 2007
(43) Terry Labonte, Toyota, engine, 150, $152,108. 31. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sorenson the pole man for Allstate 400 Jul 29, 2007
Scott Riggs, Scott Wimmer, Brian Vickers, Dave Blaney, David Reutimann and Ken Schrader also got in, with Terry Labonte taking the former champion's provisional. Joe Nemechek, A.J. Allmendinger, Kevin Lepage, Dale Jarrett, Mayfield and Kenny Wallace failed to qualify. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
J.J. Yeley, Robby Gordon hit wall but unhurt in practice before Brickyard qualifications Jul 29, 2007
The only others with more than 800 are Dave Marcis (883), Ricky Rudd (894), Terry Labonte (849) and Darell Waltrip (809). Besides Kyle Petty, only Rudd and Labonte are still active. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Edwards catches a good break Jul 27, 2007
Petty will be joined on the track, though, by two other drivers with 800 career starts: Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 88 Snickers Ford, and Terry Labonte, who will be using his past champion's provisional to guarantee a starting spot in the 43-car grid for Michael Waltrip's No. 55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota. "It's kind of crazy to think that this will be my 800th start," Petty said. (Boston Globe)
Labonte to replace Waltrip in Indianapolis Jul 19, 2007
CORNELIUS, N.C. Terry Labonte will replace Michael Waltrip in next week's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Labonte, a two-time NASCAR champion, will drive the No. 55 Toyota and be assured of a spot in the field based on his status as a former champion. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Free-spending Bobby Ginn may join J.D. Stacy as the latest self-destructive owner. Jul 11, 2007
Determined to become a major player in what was then the Winston Cup series, Stacy sponsored a record seven cars in the '82 Daytona 500, gracing the quarterpanels of such NASCAR legends as Dave Marcis, Benny Parsons, and Terry Labonte. In the meantime, he put Tim Richmond behind the wheel of his own No. 2 Chevrolet, with plans to dominate the series through pure sponsorship dollars. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR challenged with four big messes Jun 26, 2007
Terry Labonte came out of retirement and used his past champion's provisionals to get Michael Waltrip into two races he obviously didn't have a prayer of making otherwise Infineon and the Aug. 12 road race at Watkins Glen. Labonte finished 35th, but at least he was in the show. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
With move coming, Earnhardt hungry to finish season strong Jun 23, 2007
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Column: Get ready for another name change Jun 23, 2007
Michael Waltrip is coming out of the No 55 Napa car this week and Terry Labonte will drive the car. Labonte is a good road-racer, but more importantly, has a past champion's provisional at this disposal. (Niles Star, MI)
McMurray earns pole Jun 23, 2007
Like Elliott, Terry Labonte, who came out of retirement to drive for Michael Waltrip in the two Nextel Cup road races this year, didn't have to use a former series champion's provisional to make the lineup. Labonte, who retired last November, qualified 25th to help Waltrip's team put all three of its Toyotas in the field for the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Labonte unretiring for some road racing fun Jun 22, 2007
Terry Labonte isn't hedging about retirement, he just wants to help out a friend. The two-time NASCAR champion, who supposedly retired from driving Nextel Cup cars last fall, will get back behind the wheel long enough to run the two Cup road races this season for Michael Waltrip Racing, beginning with this Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Jeff Gordon is king at Infineon Jun 22, 2007
Notebook: Terry Labonte unretiring for some fun. Add NASCAR headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Waltrip has best finish of year Jun 18, 2007
But he won't get the chance to follow it up next week: Waltrip decided to let Terry Labonte drive his No. 55 Toyota at Infineon Raceway. Labonte finished third on the road course last season, and as the most recent former series champion not in the top 35 in the owners' points he's assured a spot in the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR sues AT&T for $100 million over sponsorship agreement Jun 18, 2007
" It was Waltrip's best finish since June 19, 2005, when he finished seventh here. But he won't get the chance to follow it up next week: Waltrip decided to let Terry Labonte drive his No. 55 Toyota at Infineon Raceway. Labonte finished third on the road course last season, and as the most recent former series champion not in the top 35 in the owners' points he's assured a spot in the field. TOYOTA BOUND? Joe Gibbs Racing lost the race to sign Dale Earnhardt Jr., and now must focus on its 2008... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Waltrip makes another driver change Jun 17, 2007
Earlier this week, Waltrip said he would step out of his own car to let Terry Labonte race it at Sonoma. Waltrip has missed 12 of the 14 races this season, but he did make the field for Sunday's event at Michigan International Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Waltrip swapping drivers Jun 17, 2007
"He has no experience at Sonoma and we needed to put the car in the show."Earlier this week, Waltrip said he would step out of his own car to let Terry Labonte race it at Sonoma. Waltrip has missed 12 of the 14 races this season, but he did make the field for today's race at Michigan International Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Suggestions, observations from the motor sports scene . . . Jun 16, 2007
Nobody was kidding when we wondered how long it would take for somebody to talk Terry Labonte out of retirement. Once Dale Jarrett used up his six former champion's provisionals, Labonte's 1996 title made him a valuable commodity. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Kahne picked to prevail Jun 15, 2007
Terry Labonte to drive for Waltrip on road courses. Add NASCAR headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick's fantastic four Jun 14, 2007
Hendrick has 159 race victories and six championships (four by Gordon, one by Johnson and one by Terry Labonte) to its credit in its 23 seasons of competition dating back to 1984. That record of past successes and future promise was vital in Earnhardt's decision. (Florida Today)
Terry Labonte to drive for Waltrip on road courses Jun 13, 2007
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) -Terry Labonte will come out of retirement long enough to replace team owner and driver Michael Waltrip behind the wheel for the two NASCAR Nextel Cup road races this season. Labonte retired from Cup races near the end of last season, but Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday he will drive the team's No. 55 Toyota Camry at Infineon Raceway on June 24 and at Watkins Glen International at Aug. 12. (MSNBC -- Sports)
