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Can Labonte pull off memorable finish?(race car driver Bobby Labonte)

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| August 13, 2001 | SPENCER, LEE | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Before his recent victory at Pocono, Bobby Labonte was missing in action. A 24-race winless streak for the defending Winston Cup champion? Who would have believed it? After all, in 2000, Labonte and the No. 18 Interstate Batteries team were a model of consistency.

Just look at the stats from last season: four wins, 19 top fives, 24 top 10s and no DNFs (did not finish). Labonte finished all but nine of a possible 10,167 laps, an amazing 99.9 percent. Even after Labonte totaled his primary car during practice for the Southern 500 last year, he won his third race of the season.

My, how things changed during the first half of the 2001 season. The ...

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