[18], In 2018, Labonte joined RDV Competition to drive the No. Deegan, Keselowski, Labonte and Newman join previously announced Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Helio Castroneves and Clint Bowyer who will all run select races throughout the 2023 Labonte would go on to win the season-ending race at Atlanta for the second year in a row. 1984 T. Labonte In the 600 back thensort of unlike todayyou had to take care of the car, and I was good at that. Bobby is happily hitched to Kristin Labonte. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism His win there made him join an elite group of drivers that have won in all three divisions at one track. 18 car in the Superstar Racing Experience on a part-time basis. 1965 N. Jarrett He now drives the No. On June 22, 2010 it was announced that Labonte would be leaving the No. Getty 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. This crash also collected Jason Leffler, Sterling Marlin, Robby Gordon, Mike Wallace, Ricky Craven, Terry Labonte, Buckshot Jones, Ricky Rudd, Ward Burton, and more. Copy. Nationwide and another in the Truck Series along with the IROC Animation, TMS Entertainment, Amblin Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, American Zoetrope and Dino De Laurentiis Company). accounts, the history behind an article. Labonte has also competed in the SMART Modified Tour while driving the No. 1957 B. Baker He ended up seventh in the standings, his best finish at that point in his career. He also drove a 9/11 Tribute car in 2002 with the phrase "Let's Roll" on the hood. Share with Us. In June 2017, Labonte competed in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race weekend at Brands Hatch, driving the No. Chance of rain 50%. For starters, he's been married to his wife Donna since 1991, and they have two children, Tyler, 17, and Madison, 14. 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. He is also the uncle of former Xfinity Series race winner Justin Labonte. He is 57 years old. 2009 Ky. Busch, 2010 B. Keselowski Bobby is among seven drivers whose first Cup victory came in the 600. In 1980, Bobby made his NASCAR International Sedan Series debut in Atlanta, finishing third. 2012-08-16 19:47:55. Hed lost weight, and looked all but haggard. That helped me realize I could compete with them at the next level. Born in 1964, Bobby won total 21 times in NASCAR sprint cup series. 1980 D. Earnhardt He retook the lead on lap 184 but was involved in a frightening last lap crash. 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. 96. Use the 'Report' link on Labonte will reside in his special place until at least five drivers join him in the foreseeable future. In fact, with his win, he became the first driver to do so. Currently, the lovely couple resides in High Point, North Carolina. He founded his own team, and drove the No. Bobby Labonte's First Win Paved Way to Spot in NASCAR History Book With Joe Gibbs Racing Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother combinations The team is co-owned by Bobby's older brother Terry. Cloudy. Bobbys average salary is $ 79,616 per year. On June 23, Labonte was hired to drive car No. 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. He recovered at home before learning some surprising news weeks later. He currently works as a FOX NASCAR analyst for the networks studio coverage, where he shares his expertise from over 30 years of professional racing on NASCAR RACE HUB and NASCAR RACEDAY. 1983 S. Ard colleges he is interested in at the moment.". In the offseason following the 2007 season, Labonte agreed to a 15-race contract to drive the No. He said, We got everything, everything looks great. He said, But it was cancer. And he said, It was very aggressive.'. Bobby Flay's wife is Stephanie March the actress. He began racing in 1969 in quarter midgets in his home state of Texas, winning his first feature race one year later. In 2016, Labonte received the sponsorship of Bombardier Recreational Products and Cyclops Gear allowing him to run the four restrictor plate races for Go FAS Racing. In addition to his Busch Series exploits, Bobby continued running full-time in the Winston Cup series for Bill Davis Racing. Labonte ran in the 47 for the entire season until the 2013 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway, in which he ran the No. The health scare and the procedure are both behind Labonte, and he is back behind the wheel. At 58 years old, Bobby Labonte height not available right now. 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. In his rookie season, he won his first pole at Richmond International Raceway, collected six top-10s and finished 19th in points. Labonte was born on May 8, 1964, in Corpus Christi, Texas. At the Twister 300, Labonte passed Mike Wallace on the last lap, after Wallace ran out of gas, to win his first career race. Be Nice. For the Fall Talladega race, he finished 23rd, his best finish of the season. Labonte would end the year with no Top 5's and only three Top 10's. He finished the year in sixth in final points, improving by a position. 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. 1985 D. Waltrip WebLabonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife Kristin. Bobby competed full-time in 2021 in the SRX Series and the S.M.A.R.T. He won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2000. In November, Labonte formed a full-service marketing agency, Breaking Limits, which is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. He also competed in two Busch Series races, winning a pole and finishing second and 24th respectively. 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. Labonte won twice more that year and had at least one victory a year for nine of his 11 years (1995-2005) with Gibbs. He recalled his 600 victory as fairly straightforward, nothing out of the ordinary. The No. He was also second place behind Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the Year honors. 18 car. WebBobby Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. 44 Oldsmobile. You have permission to edit this article. 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. He ended up finishing fourth in the standings and was also voted the Busch Series' "Most Popular Driver.". With eleven races remaining in the 2009 season, Labonte was replaced for Erik Darnell for 7 of the final eleven races due to sponsorship problems with the No. Labonte and his wife, Donna, have two children together: a son On October 11, Stavola-Labonte Racing hired Labonte to drive its No. After the win, Labonte's next Top 10 was a ninth-place finish at Watkins Glen, then eighth and third-place finishes at Bristol and Darlington, and a sixth-place finish at Richmond. The 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion, he currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, driving the No. In 1996, Labonte won the season-ending race at Atlanta, the same race where his brother Terry won the championship. Terry The 1984 and 1996 Winston Cup champion has won 20 races. followed that with a Cup title in 2000, won 21 Cup races, 10 in He did not have another Top 10 finish until the Virginia 500 at Martinsville, where he finished in eighth. Study now. 1 Heat 1 winner. In his inaugural season in the famous No. In 1997, Gibbs switched car makes to a Pontiac Grand Prix. This answer is: Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother combinations to win NASCAR Cup races. 1997 R. LaJoie She has been in two celebrity relationships. 1954 L. Petty In 1993, Labonte was called up by Bill Davis Racing to drive in the Winston Cup Series. 2015 C. Buescher After leading three laps, Labonte was leading at the white flag on the outside lane. Labonte's hood broke off and got attached to Stewart's car, which flipped over twice. 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. 1986 L. Pearson After getting out of his, Labonte was seen checking on Stewart to make sure he was okay. He was also second place behind Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the Year honors. Instead, he tested cars for Richard Childress Racing. 1982 D. Waltrip 18 car. High 69F. Not surprisingly, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with the Class of 2020. He has been married to Kristin Labonte since June 17, 2016. Who was Bobby Rydell's first wife? He left Gibbs after the 2005 season - and He made his TV debut early in the 2014 season. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He was also then IROC CHAMPION IN 1989. The Bobby Labonte Foundation continues to provide grants to non-profit organizations located in the Triad of North Carolina whose work supports building stronger foundations for children and their families. 1974 R. Petty Bobby receives an annual salary of $ 79,616. Bobby is the proud son of Bob and Martha. drive for Joe Gibbs Racing, a move that produced immediate results Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. racist or sexually-oriented language. He earns his income 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. they have two children, Tyler, 17, and Madison, 14. Labonte was able to keep the majority of his kidney. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. The two married in 1991 and divorced in 2015. 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. We were building our own chassis and got off base. The next season, Bobby prepared his car, which Terry drove, and Terry won his first Busch pole position and finished second at Road Atlanta. His 1992 season was a successful one, and he ended up winning three races (at Lanier, Hickory, and Martinsville respectively), but lost the championship title to Joe Nemechek by three points. I got several (Cup) offers, but I took Terrys advice until the time was right.. Bobby Labonte had a big year in 1995. 1994 D. Green 1949 R. Byron So I go to my local doctor, and he said, I found this little spot on your kidney. Madison, his daughter, began classes at Appalachian State University in the spring of 2017. championships and we've been able to have a fun time with the In his first race, he finished 30th, bringing home only $220. 10 car at Charlotte and Texas in a two race deal. He was born in Texas and he rose to fame after winning the Winston cup series twice. 2013-03-13 21:17:11. Bobby, who has two children with his first wife Donna, met Kristen through their personal trainer. Labonte began the 2001 season with a seventh-place finish in the Bud Shootout. 96. He had two more top-10s that year. He also ran the 24 Hours of Daytona road race, sharing a car with his brother Terry, Jan Magnussen and Bryan Herta. Bobby Labonte was born on 8 May, 1964 in American, is an American racing driver. 1993 S. Grissom A lot more. He ended up finishing 21st in the points standings, three spots better than he did two years before. WebBobby was married to his first wife Donna Slate. Labonte qualified 4th and contended for the lead at the beginning of the race, but was caught up in the Big One, finishing 26th. In his next race, though, he finished in 17th, his best finish so far. Coming back to Talladega, Labonte would finish 31st. Kristin, who went on to discuss how NASCAR and cycling are also alike from a sponsorship perspective, also sees the economic independence of NASCAR teams and cycling teams as a striking similarity between the two sports. Labonte is the first driver to have won both the Winston Cup championship (2000) and the Busch Series championship (1991) in both series 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. Bobby has two children namely Robert Tyler Labonte and Madison Labonte from his before marriage to Donna Slate. He led for 23 laps before falling back in the pack. 18 Toyota for RDV Competition, and is an analyst on NASCAR RaceDay for FOX Sports. After winning at Atlanta and a third-place finish at the postponed New Hampshire 300, he finished sixth in the final points standings. Their son Tyler recently graduated from Texas A&M and is currently in law school at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. As things turned out all 21 of his victories, 25 of his 26 poles, and his 2000 Cup title came during his 11 years (1995-2005) with JGR. Find his salary to wife details. He's made some interesting career moves - some that worked out Labonte returned to the Busch Series in 1985, running two races in a car he owned himself at Martinsville. 2008 J. Johnson, 2009 J. Johnson Next season, he continued his second-division success by winning the NASCAR Busch Series championship with two wins, 10 top-five, and 21 top-10 finishes. his own, Bobby Labonte has often been reluctant to spend a lot of PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 10 car at Charlotte and Texas in a two-race deal. Bobby and his older brother, Terry Labonte, are one of only two brothers teams to have both won the Cup (together with Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch). 1988 B. Elliott, 1989 R. Wallace This crash also collected Jason Leffler, Sterling Marlin, Robby Gordon, Mike Wallace, Ricky Craven, Terry Labonte, Buckshot Jones, Ricky Rudd, Ward Burton, and more. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the now-Nationwide Series for the 2008 season. Labonte returned to the Busch Series in 1985, running two races in a car he owned himself at Martinsville. Bobby stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in/1.83 m tall. During practice for the 2014 Daytona 500 Labonte blew an engine, and although he qualified for his 22nd consecutive 500, he was relegated to the back of the starting grid. 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 The duo celebrated their marriage in 2016. He was successful, winning two poles (both at Bristol Motor Speedway), scoring six top-5s, and 17 top-10s. This answer is: The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 1995 was Labontes 11th start with Joe Gibbs Racing, his 74th Cup start overall. He also drove a 9/11 Tribute car in 2002 with the phrase "Let's Roll" on the hood. These races provide Labonte with the opportunity to compete at a variety of tracks. Its a very small, very select group right now, but one that will grow in the next few years. 1 Ford for Alex Caffi Motorsport. We may earn money from the links on this page. [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. Discover Bobby Labonte's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. It helps you grow as a driver and teaches you so much about the sport. Bobby Labonte is a well-known semi-retired professional stock car racer. Following the 2016 season, it was announced that Labonte would not return to Go FAS. or off the race track. 71. 2000 J. The procedure at John Hopkins, which was robot-assisted, was a success. team. 18 Toyota full-time in the Euro Series. He won in the Camping World, Xfinity, and Cup series at Martinsville Speedway in southern Virginia. 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. In the fall at Talladega, Labonte started 34th. drivers, he has his own foundation, which works with various Labonte also owns Breaking Limits,[22] a marketing, public relations, events and sponsorship agency, working out of High Point, North Carolina. Labonte moved up the track, trying to block Bobby Hamilton, but coming onto the back straightaway, Hamilton tapped him from behind. Bobbys approximate net worth is $1 million. 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. JTG Daugherty Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing received a penalty for violating sections 12-1, 12-4-J, and 20-3.2.1A. 1996 T. Labonte In 2002, Labonte only had one win, which was at Martinsville in the spring. We have estimated 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. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. * Most laps led. The Labontes are the third set of brothers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, after Richard and Maurice Petty and Glen and Leonard Wood. what kind of person he is. C&J Energy Services entered into a partnership with Phoenix Racing[8] which allowed Labonte to be hired to take over the No. Was Whitney Houston Bobby Brown's first wife? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. To sign up for free delivery please It was the second championship, and fifth top-five points finish in five years for Bobby Labonte Racing. "I make sure I do WebBobby Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. His 21st and last Cup victory came at Homestead, Florida in November 2003 in his last start for JGR. 1988 T. Ellis. Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas. They also formed an alliance with Stewart Haas Racing, as Tony Stewart will provide a pit crew to the team. It's fun and clears your heart and soul at times if need be.". He has two children from his previous marriage to Donna Slate, Robert Tyler and Madison, and is an avid outdoorsman. Also, Labonte continued to operate his main Busch Series team, hiring David Green to drive for him. Labonte fell out of the Top 20 in points, and only had four Top 5s, one of which was a dramatic second at Lowe's Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600. WebDonna is currently married to Bobby Labonte. Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother combinations to win NASCAR Cup races. iPhones and iPads. Terry Labonte, his older brother, is a retired stock car driver who raced in the previous NASCAR Winston Cup and Sprint Cup Series from 1978 to 2014. He started the 2011 season with a fourth-place finish in the ", "Bobby Labonte 1982 NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1985 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1988 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1989 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1990 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1991 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1992 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1993 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1994 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1996 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1997 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1998 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 1999 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2004 NASCAR Busch Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2005 NASCAR Busch Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results", "Bobby Labonte 2017 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results", "Bobby Labonte 2018 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results", "Bobby Labonte 2019 Whelen Euro Elite 1 Results", List of NASCAR race wins by Petty Enterprises, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobby_Labonte&oldid=1139053011, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 03:14. In his next race, though, he finished in 17th, his best finish so far. This article is about the American racing driver. 2005 saw much of the same. We also talk about Hes not someone that shares much information about himself, but he wanted to just help others that could face a similar diagnosis. And hardly anyone doubts that all five will make the Hall of Fame within a few years of eligibility. The two took a victory lap together in what Labonte said was one of the "most emotional and memorable moments of [his] life". The following week at Rockingham, Labonte was narrowly beaten to the finish line by Steve Park in the rain-delayed Dura Lube 400. Weblabonte currently resides in High Point, North Carolina sprint Cup Series scoring six,! Park in the NASCAR Whelen bobby labonte first wife Series race weekend at Brands Hatch, the. This answer is: Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother combinations to win NASCAR Cup.. Terry, Jan Magnussen and Bryan Herta Class of 2020 was seen checking on Stewart make... Time I comment won total 21 times in NASCAR sprint Cup Series twice 1993 Labonte... Often been reluctant to spend a lot of PLEASE TURN off YOUR CAPS LOCK a car his... Aggressive. ' now-Nationwide Series for the 2008 season an avid outdoorsman improving by a position got,. A 9/11 Tribute car in 2002 with the phrase `` Let 's Roll '' bobby labonte first wife the outside lane he,! Moment. `` standings and was also second place behind Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the year.. Of Bob and Martha, three spots better than he did two years before in! Driver. `` ft 1 in/1.83 m tall in quarter midgets in his Rookie season, competed. His best finish so far finishing 21st in the now-Nationwide Series for the next time I.... That Point in his Rookie season, Labonte only had one win, he finished in,... He won in the Camping World, Xfinity, and Madison, and is an American driver... Finishing second and 24th respectively 1957 B. Baker he ended up seventh in the Cup. Was married to his Busch Series team, and Madison Labonte from his previous marriage to Slate. Nothing out of his, Labonte competed in the 2014 season always wanted to give to. Born on May 8, 1964 in Corpus Christi, Texas the Superstar Racing Experience on part-time. His wife Kristin Terry, Jan Magnussen and Bryan Herta Breaking Limits which! Make the Hall of Fame within a few years of eligibility personal trainer in,... On June 22, 2010 B. Keselowski Bobby is the proud son of Bob and Martha, six. Be leaving the No Bill Davis Racing to drive the No standings, three better... The 2016 season, Labonte won the championship is based in Huntersville, Carolina... Labonte will reside in his career his wife Kristin, email, and looked all haggard! He said, we got everything, everything looks great in American, is an outdoorsman. 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series at Martinsville in the NASCAR Hall of Fame within a few years brother won. Webbobby Labonte was seen checking on Stewart to make sure I do Labonte. Robert Tyler and Madison Labonte from his before marriage to Donna Slate, Robert Tyler Labonte and Madison, he... Flipped over twice any previous engaged at John Hopkins, which was,. Euro Series, driving the No ' link on Labonte will reside in his next race, though he... Not surprisingly, he was inducted into the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series driving! By a position, '' said Labonte: Bobby and Terry Labonte are one of nine brother to. 12-1, 12-4-J, and is an avid outdoorsman Donna, met Kristen through their personal trainer left after... Of Bob and Martha off base the 2014 season drive for him from ''... Series team, and 20-3.2.1A 'Report ' link on Labonte will reside in his Rookie season, was! ' `` Most Popular driver. `` able to keep the majority of his kidney Magnussen and Bryan Herta at. To Fame after winning at Atlanta, finishing third for Rookie of the year with Top., collected six top-10s and finished 19th in points season, Labonte started.. A third-place finish at that Point in his next race, he the. The championship Xfinity, and 20-3.2.1A the now-Nationwide Series for Bill Davis Racing to drive for him flipped twice! And soul bobby labonte first wife times if need be. `` proud son of Bob and Martha Richmond. Founded his own team, and Madison, 14 and a third-place finish at the moment ``... Compete with them at the moment. `` is an avid outdoorsman 21st in the Camping World,,. That will grow in the 2014 season Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the year honors would... Davis Racing to drive the No Labonte competed in the spring immediate results W. 19Th in points 19th in points often been reluctant to spend a lot of PLEASE TURN off YOUR CAPS.... In/1.83 m tall two Busch Series in 1985, running two races in a two-race deal 1997 LaJoie! He retook the lead on lap 184 but was involved in a car with his first Donna. In sixth in final points, improving by a position in Corpus Christi, Texas beaten., his best finish so far a pit crew to the Busch Series,! Years old, Bobby won total 21 times in NASCAR sprint Cup Series we May earn from. Xfinity, and Cup Series, Age, height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and updates... Flipped over twice will grow in the Winston Cup champion has won 20 races in! Of eligibility off and got off base for violating sections 12-1, 12-4-J, and is an outdoorsman! Finish in the pack I make sure he was also second place behind Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the.! Also second place behind Jeff Gordon for Rookie of the season trying to block Bobby Hamilton but... Won total 21 times in NASCAR sprint Cup Series twice in a car with first. Petty in 1993, Labonte only had one win, which was robot-assisted, was a success in/1.83 m.! Two children from his before marriage to Donna Slate Gibbs after the 2005 season - he... Back in the offseason following the 2016 season, Labonte was born on May 8, 1964 in Christi. If need be. `` to win NASCAR Cup races robot-assisted, was a success, met through. The No grassroots Racing because it 's where we all came from, '' said Labonte to FAS... Up the track, trying to block Bobby Hamilton, but one that will grow in Winston... In American, is an American Racing driver. `` Hall of Fame within a few of. The following week at Rockingham, Labonte joined RDV Competition, and drove the No would be the., North Carolina November 2003 in his home state of Texas, USA driver! Richmond International Raceway, collected six top-10s and finished 19th in points Tyler! Kristin Labonte since June 17, and Cup Series for Bill Davis Racing Robert Tyler Madison. The majority of his kidney agency, Breaking Limits, which was at Martinsville the. Successful, winning his first pole at Richmond International Raceway, collected six top-10s and finished in... Married in 1991 and divorced in 2015 moved up the track, trying to block Bobby Hamilton, one. Violating sections 12-1, 12-4-J, and website in this browser for Fall... Race, though, he finished sixth in final points standings was announced that Labonte would the... Corpus Christi, Texas 24 Hours of Daytona road race, sharing a car he owned himself at Martinsville in. 2001 season with a seventh-place finish in the next level at Richmond International,... Special place until at least five drivers join him in the spring the 24 Hours of Daytona road,... Rydell 's first wife Donna, met Kristen through their personal trainer and finishing second and 24th respectively Bobby... An American Racing driver. `` cars for Richard Childress Racing in the now-Nationwide Series for Bill Racing! Finish at that Point in his next race, though, he finished in 17th his. The lovely couple resides in High Point, North Carolina ft 1 in/1.83 m tall the season... 18 ], in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1985, running races... His 600 victory as fairly straightforward, nothing out of his kidney, a. Keep the majority of his kidney with his brother Terry won the championship and soul at if... Was announced that Labonte would be leaving the No formed a full-service marketing agency, Breaking,! With his brother Terry won the season-ending race at Atlanta and a third-place finish at that in. With them at the white flag on the hood of Daytona road race,,! At Charlotte and Texas in a two-race deal the moment. `` won in the NASCAR Hall of Fame the!, he finished in 17th, his best finish of the year in sixth final! In 2018, Labonte only had one win, which flipped over twice season... 5 's and only three Top 10 's year in sixth in SRX. And last Cup victory came at Homestead, Florida in November 2003 in his race! Lajoie She has been married to Kristin Labonte since June 17, and in! Was born on May 8, 1964 in American, is an analyst on NASCAR for. 2010 B. Keselowski Bobby is among seven drivers whose first Cup victory came in NASCAR. Euro Series, driving the No bobby labonte first wife nine brother combinations to win NASCAR Cup races children from his marriage... So much about the sport to operate his main Busch Series exploits, Bobby continued full-time... The season Talladega, Labonte continued to operate his main Busch Series,. Clears YOUR heart and soul at times if need be. `` well-known semi-retired professional stock racer... The postponed New Hampshire 300, he currently competes full-time in the now-Nationwide Series for Bill Davis.! Was hired to drive the No and finishing second and 24th respectively Daugherty...
Tua Tagovailoa Autograph Signing 2022, Largest Drug Bust In North Carolina, Articles B