Sunday marked the end of a career for a man who has been very well respected in NASCAR circles for more than two decades. Terry Labonte got behind the wheel of a racecar for the last time at Texas.
Labonte is a two time NASCAR Cup Champion. Labonte has 22 wins. The last one coming at the last Southern 500 in 2003 at Darlington International Speedway.
Terry Labonte is well known for his cool disposition. It seems that the nickname "Iceman" fit him very well. Even when he was angry, he always had a cool attitude. He is a true professional through and through.
Labonte will always be remembered for his love of his family. They were always first in his life. No matter where he was, you can rest assure that Labonte's family were not far from his mind.
Terry from all the NASCAR fans all across this country Thank You For Being You. Thanks for all the cool memories. Thanks for all the wins. Thanks for letting us share in your life.
Iceman you will be missed.
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Smoke Shoots 'em up at Texas
There is no doubt that Tony Stewart is having alot of fun during the Chase this year. Even though he is not in it, he is the hottest driver on the track this Chase.
Photo by AP/Tony Gutierrez
Smoke has proven once again why he is a true Champion. He won for the 5th time this season. Following a win last week at Atlanta. Smoke certainly is the hottest driver on the circuit right now.
Makes one wonder what Tony and the Home Depot team would have done the past two years during the chase, if they had not paid so much attention to points racing.
The last season surge that the Champ is having just goes to prove that if he is not worrying about points, Stewart is a threat to win every week.
So my advice to the Champ and his team for 2007, don't worry about the points. Go out and win those races and just have fun. And a third championship will be yours at the end of the year.
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Jimmy Johnson once again
on top of points
Just about three/four races ago, people were already writing Jimmie Johnson off as a contender for the championship. They were handing the championship to Jeff Burton.
But not so fast. The Lowe's team and the DeWalt team seem to have something to say about that.
Since Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson has had a steady climb upwards, while Jeff Burton has had a steady freefall.
Now with just two races left and realistically only 5 Chasers left who could walk away with the cup. Jimmie Johnson sits atop the points standings once again.
Could this possibly be the year in which Johnson breaks through and becomes a Cup champion? Making him the latest Hendrick drive to bring the cup back to Hendricks?
Well in two weeks we will know for certain.
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Jimmy: Hey, Tony do you have any advice for me on how to win the Cup?
