Labonte to celebrate 500th race with fans
Quote selected text Published August 1st, 2007 in NASCAR News
Bobby Labonte, driver of the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge is already preparing for his 500th career start. Labonte will reach the “500 Club” when he takes the green flag Saturday night, September 8 during the Rock-n-Roll 400 at the Richmond International Raceway.
Labonte is inviting fans to celebrate this milestone by offering a free “500th Career Start” T-shirt exclusively at bobbylabonte.com. Fans who order are automatically entered into Labonte’s exclusive online contest. Prizes include various signed Bobby Labonte merchandise/items including the grand prize, an authentic #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker helmet autographed by the 2000 Nextel Cup Series champion.
“We just wanted to give something back to the fans for all their support,” said Labonte. “You probably look at stats more after your career, but this milestone is a chance to say ‘thanks’ for all the fans that have been there for me. This sport is driven by the fans. This is something to show my appreciation.”
[Petty Racing/Moore Consulting Group PR]
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there giving away free shirts for this but the thing is you fill out all the stuff then u see you have to pay like 7 bucks they should have made it where it was FREE