[19], Labonte began competing on the SMART Modified Tour in 2021. 71 full-time in 2010, "Labonte's consecutive start streak to end", "Bobby Labonte breaks ribs in bike crash, will miss race", "2014 Daytona 500: Bobby Labonte to drive for Phoenix Racing", "2014 Daytona 500: Mixed emotions as some drivers make Daytona 500, others don't", "2014 Daytona 500 lineup: Nine cars will start at rear", "Can-Am to back Jeffrey Earnhardt and Bobby Labonte in 2016", "Jeffrey Earnhardt, Bobby Labonte join forces with Ford for 2016 Cup season", "Bobby Labonte enters NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race at Brands Hatch", "NASCAR Legend Bobby Labonte to race for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series title! 1999 D. Earnhardt Jr. In 2004, Labonte did not win a race for the first time since 1994 (ten years later) and finished 12th in the standings. Hed lost weight, and looked all but haggard. Bobby stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in/1.83 m tall. C&J Energy Services entered into a partnership with Phoenix Racing[8] which allowed Labonte to be hired to take over the No. 1951 H. Thomas [9] Later in the year Labonte suffered broken ribs in a cycling accident, forcing him to miss three races, starting with the AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta. In 2007, Labonte won the Busch Series race at Talladega Speedway in April 2007, edging Tony Stewart to the line in a thrilling finish. He went on to finish 16th in the final points standings, and failed to finish in the Top 10 for the first time since 1996, while his teammate Stewart went on to win the championship. Bobby receives an annual salary of $ 79,616. For the Daytona 500, Labonte would finish 31st. It's not easy with the travel schedules, but it's something you He made history in 2017 as the first American NASCAR champion to compete in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, and he ran the entire 2020 season in the No. Cloudy. He finished 24th at the 2015 Daytona 500. Bobby also received the IROC title in 2001. He won six races at Atlanta, three each at Michigan and Pocono, two at Charlotte, and one each at Darlington and Indianapolis. Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother combinations to win NASCAR Cup races. ), * Season still in progress In June 2017, Labonte competed in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race weekend at Brands Hatch, driving the No. 43. On January 13, 2009, Labonte was confirmed to be the driver of the No. In 2018, Labonte joined RDV Competition to drive the No. In 2016, Labonte received the sponsorship of Bombardier Recreational Products and Cyclops Gear[15] allowing him to run the four restrictor-plate races for Go FAS Racing. Also, Labonte went on a tear during the spring with three straight second-place finishes. He is a member of famous Driver with the age 58 years old group. Camry, he spent some time talking to his team PR representatives Tommy Baldwin Racing would field the No. This crash also collected Jason Leffler, Sterling Marlin, Robby Gordon, Mike Wallace, Ricky Craven, Terry Labonte, Buckshot Jones, Ricky Rudd, Ward Burton, and more. drive for Joe Gibbs Racing, a move that produced immediate results 43 for Petty Enterprises, posting two of three of Labonte's Top 10 runs. I was catching him each lap, catching him, catching him, catching him, he said. JTG Daugherty Racing also announced they will no longer operate out of the Michael Waltrip Racing shop. [6] RCR shared technology and equipment with TRG for the season. He ran 10 more full seasons for several second-line teams, then finished his Cup career with a handful of mid-pack runs before retiring in 2016 at age 52. Kicking off the broadc, Life as a military spouse is a life like no other. Daytona 500, but wound up 29th in the final points standings. Share with Us. 1985 D. Waltrip WebPreviously Bobby was married to his first wife, Donna Slate. Two children: son Justin, a In December of that year, Labonte was released from Petty Enterprises while the team was negotiating a deal with a private equity firm that fell through, and Petty partnered with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Crew Chief Frankie Kerr was fined $50,000 and was suspended from 4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship events, and suspended from NASCAR until November, 23. His daughter Madison started school at Appalachian State University in the spring of 2017. We had good speed week-in and week-out, Labonte said. Labonte's main success came driving late-model stock cars. 1970 B. Isaac 2022 T. Gibbs. Keep it Clean. 1997 J. Gordon Be Truthful. For now, at least, Bobby Labonte is the only driver with championships in NASCARs top two series, along with a spot in its Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. 1998 J. Gordon, 1999 D. Jarrett In 1978, he advanced to the go-kart ranks, but moved to North Carolina with his family following older brother Terry's advancement to the Winston Cup Series. Labonte and his wife, Kristin, sat down for the segment that aired during the August 11 episode and shared how they bonded over staying healthy through riding Bobby Labonte, who captured the Cup Series championship in 2000, will team with 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman for select events on the NASCAR Labonte continues to own a Red Mango yogurt shop on the campus of Duke University. Arguably, some people might say that this season is the worst of his full-time career, as he only had two top 20 finishes in 2010 one at the Daytona 500 and one at the Infineon Raceway road course event. 1971 R. Petty [17] He started 22nd in both of the weekend's two races, and finished 10th and 14th. 2021 D. Hemric He led for 23 laps before falling back in the pack. After the disappointing 2005 season, Labonte asked and was granted to be released from Joe Gibbs Racing, having spent the last eleven seasons there. 1957 B. Baker Labonte is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship (2000) and the Busch Series championship (1991) in both series current touring form. He led for 23 laps before falling back in the pack. Bobby Labonte had a big year in 1995. Green finished third in points for Bobby Labonte Racing. 37 car with Accell Construction as the sponsor for Labonte at Indianapolis. He is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship in 2000 and the Busch Series championship in 1991 in both series current, touring form. For the first time in many years, my whole collection is in one place. The streak was second only to Jeff Gordon's. They also allied with Stewart Haas Racing, as Tony Stewart will provide a pit crew to the team. He was also then IROC CHAMPION IN 1989. 2004 M. Truex Jr. Other Works Labonte returned to the Busch Series in 1985, running two races in a car he owned himself at Martinsville. (key)* Most laps led. However, due to a more consistent season, he finished 18th in the standings, a three-position improvement over 2006. Labonte returned to the Busch Series in 1985, running two races in a car he owned himself at Martinsville. Bobby Labonte Racing fields dirt Late Model cars for Earl Pearson, Jr., who won national titles for Labonte in 2007, 2008 and 2009. "I always wanted to give back to grassroots racing because it's where we all came from," said Labonte. "It's been good having the team. One of the more memorable experiences was a trip to the recently reopened North Wilkesboro Speedway on August 2-3. Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., and Chase Elliott already have the big hardware from NASCARs top two series. quite well and others that didn't deliver the desired He now drives the No. He is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history, with 21 Cup Series wins, such as three crown jewel races the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as well as the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The couple has been married since 2016. He is also the uncle of former Xfinity Series race winner Justin Labonte. In 1998, Labonte won at both Atlanta and Talladega, as well as pole positions for both Daytona races, finishing second to Dale Earnhardt in the 500. Labonte is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship (2000) and the Busch Series championship (1991) in both series current touring form. 2002 T. Stewart It was his first career short track win at Martinsville. 2004 Ku. Top-10 points finish. The couple married in 2016 and currently resides in High Point, North Carolina. In 2017, Labonte made the move to FS1 as an analyst on Race Hub and Race Day programs. In 1997, Gibbs switched car makes to a Pontiac Grand Prix. He works as a FOX NASCAR analyst for the networks studio coverage, sharing his expertise across over 30 years of professional racing on NASCAR RACE HUB and NASCAR RACEDAY. He won only five times in 93 starts, but was fourth, first, and second in final points by finishing top-5 in about one-third of his starts. Like many Cup 1949 R. Byron On October 11, Stavola-Labonte Racing hired Labonte to drive its No. 1990 D. Earnhardt [20] In 2022, the two series do not have conflicting dates and he is competing full-time on the SMART Tour. The procedure at John Hopkins, which was robot-assisted, was a success. In 1999, Labonte won five Winston Cup races, the most he has ever won in a single season. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2015. Labonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife Kristin. For the 2012 season, Labonte returned to the No. In 2008, Labonte continued his contract with Petty Enterprises, but experienced a largely unsuccessful season, gathering only three Top 10's and no Top 5's on his way to finishing 21st in the Sprint Cup point standings. He ended up finishing 21st in the points standings, three spots better than he did two years before. He has an older brother named Terry Labonte who is a retired stock car driver who raced from 1978 through 2014 in the previous NASCAR Winston Cup and Sprint Cup Series (now titled the NASCAR Cup Series). In 2002, Labonte only had one win, which was at Martinsville in the spring. In his next race, though, he finished in 17th, his best finish so far. 1976 C. Yarborough It was a big deal for all of us.. ALL the latest NASCAR news straight to your inbox! call 757-446-9000 or email Distribution@pilotonline.com, Military spouses endure all of lifes regular difficulties, with the added pressure of frequent moves and partners whose duties may call them away from home for long stretches. Low 49F. She has been in two celebrity relationships. However, that was his only Top 5 run for the year. 44 Oldsmobile. Following his graduation from Trinity High School, he worked as a fabricator on Terry's cars at Hagan Racing. He is the 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion. 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Nationwide and another in the Truck Series along with the IROC The two took a victory lap together in what Labonte said was one of the "most emotional and memorable moments of [his] life". In the 2009 Spring Las Vegas race, the Shelby 427, Labonte recorded his first Top 5 with Hall of Fame Racing and his best finish since he finished third in the Fall Martinsville race in 2006. Bobby Labonte has provided a new look at his life. 2006 K. Harvick Labonte is also the first driver to complete the NASCAR Triple Threat at the same track, by winning races at Martinsville in each of NASCAR's top three racing series. Bobby is the only driver to win in NASCARs top three series at the same track. 2000 J. 51 for Phoenix Racing. 2018 T. Reddick The next season, 1994, Labonte achieved his second major success as a car owner when his Busch Series driver, David Green, won the championship. I got several (Cup) offers, but I took Terrys advice until the time was right.. I was smoking fast that night, but I knew that catching him would be one thing and passing him would be something else. Bobby and his older brother, Terry, are one of the few brother teams to win a NASCAR championship. He recalled his 600 victory as fairly straightforward, nothing out of the ordinary. The No. Bobbys estimated net worth is $796,912. Labonte is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship (2000) and the Busch Series championship (1991) in both series current, touring form. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. The others are Dillon, Gordon, David Pearson, Matt Kenseth, Casey Mears, and David Reutimann. 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The accident was overshadowed by Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash on the last lap of the same race. However, during the season, he suffered a broken shoulder in an accident while qualifying for a Busch Series race at Darlington Raceway, but raced in the Cup event two days later. caught up during that time. what kind of person he is. He is also the uncle of former Xfinity Series race winner Justin Labonte. In 2000, Labonte won four races, the early-season race at Rockingham, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, the Southern 500 at Darlington, and the fall race at Charlotte. Bobby Labonte is the only driver with championships in NASCARs top two series, along with a spot in its Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is known for NASCAR Racing 2 (1996), ESPN Speedworld (1979) and NASCAR on TNT (2001). Kristen and Bobby Labontes mutual passion for cycling ended up leading to their eventual marriage. 7 for Robby Gordon Motorsports at New Hampshire in a one-race deal.[7]. team. Labonte, who had his own race team at the beginning of his driving Terry The 1984 and 1996 Winston Cup champion has won 20 races. back-to-back winless years - to drive for Petty Enterprises. In 1978, he advanced to the go-kart ranks but moved to North Carolina with his family following older brother Terry's advancement to the Winston Cup Series. The crew chief at the time, Frank Kerr, moved to the position of shop foreman. Labonte competed in the SMART Modified Tour races at the historic track, and he was on hand for the opening night ceremonies. He and his older brother, Terry Labonte, are one of only two pairs of brothers to have both won the Cup championships (along with Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch). Green One of Bobbys most memorable victories was the 1996 season-closing NAPA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. On June 23, Labonte was hired to drive car No. His next Top 10 was another fifth-place finish in the Coca-Cola 600. Powered by. The sold-out Norfolk crowd packed the hot arena and were treated to a night full of surprises and great entertainment. The two married in 1991 and divorced in 2015. In his first race, he finished 30th, bringing home only $220. He also ran the 24 Hours of Daytona road race, sharing a car with his brother Terry, Jan Magnussen and Bryan Herta. Labonte would become the second driver in NASCAR history to win the championship and NOT score a single DNF. Also, Labonte continued to operate his main Busch Series team, hiring David Green to drive for him. In the spring Talladega race, Labonte finished 27th. 1986 L. Pearson On January 13, 2009, Labonte was confirmed to be the driver of the No. Tyler has served on political campaigns for Thom Tillis and worked in 2014 as an intern for Interstate Batteries, which sponsored Bobbys 2000 championship season. 2020 C. Elliott Labonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife Kristin. Bobby and his older brother, Terry Labonte, are one of only two partners of brothers to have both received the Cup championships (together with Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch). He's made some interesting career moves - some that worked out In his first race at Atlanta, Labonte ran inside the Top 20 all night and scored an 18th-place finish. Earl and the guys have won a lot of races, a few His last race with JTG Daughtery was at Phoenix International Raceway in November 2013; released afterwards, in December 2013 he announced that he would be running part-time in the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in a second car for HScott Motorsports. Labonte is an outdoors type, hunting big game when his schedule WebThe ultimate grinder, Bobby Labonte raced any car he could get behind the wheel of before he got his first break as a full-time premier series driver in 1993. In his first race at Atlanta, Labonte ran inside the Top 20 all night and scored an 18th-place finish. He has two children from his previous marriage to Donna Slate, Robert Tyler and Madison, and is an RCR shared technology and equipment with TRG for the season. In his inaugural season in the famous No. Labonte will reside in his special place until at least five drivers join him in the foreseeable future. 47 Find his salary to wife details. It was the second championship, and fifth top-five points finish in five years for Bobby Labonte Racing. Labonte continues to own a Red Mango yogurt shop on the campus of Duke University. Bobby was born on May 8, 1964, in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the United States. In 1980, Bobby made his NASCAR International Sedan Series debut in Atlanta, finishing third. But that doesnt stop Julie Shepard from from helping others while navigating the extraordinary challenges of milit, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) made their return to Norfolk Scope on May 16, 2022 for their Monday Night Raw television broadcast on USA Network. In his rookie season, he won his first pole at Richmond International Raceway, collected six top-10s, and finished 19th in points. Bobby was married to his first wife Donna Slate. He was previously married to Donna Slate. 96 Ford Fusion for Hall of Fame Racing, now in a partnership with Yates Racing. (Johnny Benson, Greg Biffle, and Austin Dillon are Xfinity and Camping World champions, but not in the HOF and likely wont be). (Al Jr. won the series in 1986 and 1988). Family (1) Spouse Animation, TMS Entertainment, Amblin Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, American Zoetrope and Dino De Laurentiis Company). He and Kristin travel the country in their RV while taking on a variety of race tracks in multiple racing series. Labonte also owns Breaking Limits, a marketing, public relations, events and sponsorship agency, working out of High Point, North Carolina. In fact, with his win, he became the first driver to do so. He also drove a 9/11 Tribute car in 2002 with the phrase "Let's Roll" on the hood. The two married in 1991 and divorced in 2015. 37 car with Accell Construction as the sponsor for Labonte at Indianapolis. WebLabonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife Kristin. Green finished third in points for Bobby Labonte Racing. 47 car with most of the sponsors returning also. A deal to run for James Finch in additional races fell through, thus Labonte did not make another start for the first half of the season. Labonte started the race, but at the 1st caution was relieved by Matt Kenseth. 2013-03-13 21:17:11. Bobby has two children from his previous marriage to Donna Slate, Robert Tyler Labonte, and Madison Labonte. At the end of the 1994 season, Labonte departed to replace Dale Jarrett as the driver of the No.18 Interstate Batteries-sponsored Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing. 2014 K. Harvick He became the first Cup Series champion to race in the Euro Series. 33 RCR Chevrolet that Brian Scott had driven to the pole at Talladega, running under the Circle Sport banner. For the Fall Talladega race, he finished 23rd, his best finish of the season. The Hall of Famer revealed details about a recent health scare during a special segment on 'NASCAR Race Hub. Bobby Labonte is a well-known semi-retired professional stock car racer. 2003 M. Kenseth He arranged for the two to have a first date at the High Point He is Bob and Marthas proud son. NASCAR Hall of Famer, Bobby Labonte, who finished 3rdin the SRX championship in both 2021 and 2022, will return to the series for a third season. They have two children. things and going to different places, and it's a neat activity that However, they would not be possible if he had not kept up with his exams and prioritized his health. He ended up finishing fourth in the standings and was also voted the Busch Series' "Most Popular Driver.". In addition to his Busch Series schedule, he made two Winston Cup starts in a Bobby Labonte Racing car at Dover International Speedway and Michigan International Speedway, finishing 34th and 38th, respectively. Subscribe to the, Bubba Wallace Lands New NASCAR Deal: Details. Bobby Labonte's net worth Arguably, some people might say that this season is the worst of his full-time career, as he only had two top 20 finishes in 2010 one at the Daytona 500 and one at the Infineon Raceway road course event. Bobby Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. Labonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife Kristin. Therefore, Bobby earns a decent salary as a FOX NASCAR analyst for the networks studio coverage, sharing his expertise across over 30 years of professional racing on NASCAR RACE HUB and NASCAR RACEDAY. Labonte started the race, but at the 1st caution was relieved by Matt Kenseth. When you tell you wife that you need to do some iracing, and she says come back later, I am practicing for the #BetterHalfiRacingDash #needanothersim One of these sports is louder and faster, but there are definitely some striking similarities between NASCAR and cycling, Kristin Labonte toldVelo News. Labonte will reside in his special place until at least five drivers join him in the foreseeable future. Bobby Labonte (Full Name: Robert Allen Labonte) is a popular semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. Their son Tyler recently graduated from Texas A&M and is currently in law school at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion, he currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, driving the No. 1950 B. Rexford Nine years later, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, he won the 2000 Cup title. It was the second championship, and fifth top-five points finish in five years for Bobby Labonte Racing. 1953 H. Thomas For Talladega, Labonte would finish 19th. times if need be.". Tyler has worked on political campaigns for Thom Tillis and served in 2014 as an intern for Interstate Batteries, which sponsored Bobby's 2000 champio 1 Ineligible for series points, (key) (Bold Pole position. 1965 N. Jarrett He and his father Bob helped serve on the Billy Hagan-owned NASCAR Cup Series team that Terry won his first Cup championship in 1984. Labonte qualified 4th and contended for the lead at the beginning of the race, but was caught up in the Big One, finishing 26th. He won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2000. "Family is super important to me," aid Labonte. Randolph finished the 2007 season with Labonte in the No. GettyBobby Labonte prepares for practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bobbys approximate net worth is $1 million. He won his first Busch Series title. 18 car. Was Whitney Houston Bobby Brown's first wife? (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. 51 for Phoenix Racing. 1967 R. Petty He began racing in 1969 in quarter midgets in his home state of Texas, winning his first feature race one year later. He is from American. His son Tyler recently graduated from Texas A&M and is currently in law school at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. [10], His last race with JTG Daughtery was at Phoenix International Raceway in November 2013; released afterwards, in December 2013 he announced that he would be running part-time in the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in a second car for HScott Motorsports. Check it out here. I enjoyed In 1993, Labonte was called up by Bill Davis Racing to drive in the Winston Cup Series. He has two children from his previous marriage to Donna Slate, Robert Tyler, and Madison, and is an avid outdoorsman. 1981 D. Waltrip Daytona is responsible for 15.8% of all first-time wins within this data set. Bobby made his Busch Series debut in 1982 at Martinsville Speedway, finishing 30th. 55 years old, Bobby Labonte has a marital status. Labonte would go on to win the season-ending race at Atlanta for the second year in a row. championships and we've been able to have a fun time with the Randolph finished the 2007 season with Labonte in the No. Labonte is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship (2000) and the Busch Series championship (1991) in both series 2005 saw much of the same. 1961 N. Jarrett Todd Berrier took over the role as the crew chief. He is also one of 27 drivers to win a race in all three national series. 2005 T. Stewart In 2004, Labonte did not win a race for the first time since 1994 (ten years later), and finished 12th in the standings. After leading three laps, Labonte was leading at the white flag on the outside lane. 1985 J. Ingram It's fun and clears your heart and soul at The next season, he ran seven more Busch Series races and had his first top-five finish at North Carolina Speedway. Wiki User. Bobby Labonte and Kristin Labonte SOURCE: Greensboro Previously, he married Donna Labonte. He finished 4th in the Daytona 500, earning Labonte his 200th career top 10 finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. That From then until 1977, he drove in quarter-midgets throughout the United States, winning many races. He is known for NASCAR Racing 2 (1996), ESPN Speedworld (1979) and NASCAR on TNT (2001). In December 2014, Labonte announced that he would drive for Go FAS Racing on the restrictor-plate tracks in 2015, taking over for his brother Terry who retired after the 2014 GEICO 500. Labonte also founded Longhorn Chassis with his brother Terry in 2010. iPhones and iPads. Don't Threaten. The pair married in 2016 and lives in High Point, North Carolina. It was extra-special for the family because that was the day fifth-finishing Terry won his second Cup Series title, this one by 37 points over Gordon, a teammate at Hendrick Motorsports. He also went on to race some Truck Series events, which included a win at Martinsville. It was his first career short-track win at Martinsville. In 1999, Labonte won five Winston Cup races, the most he has ever won in a single season. Labonte joined Petty Enterprises to drive the famous No. 18 RDV Competition Toyota, emerging the first American champion to compete full-time in the series. "I see firsthand what we do head down, worked on his race cars and caused little controversy on yes bobby labonte do have a wife Who is bobby flay's wife? The two took a victory lap together in what Labonte said was one of the "most emotional and memorable moments of [his] life". The 2015 Coke Zero 400 did not go well for Labonte, as he was caught up in an early crash caused by David Gilliland and finished 43rd. 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