Table of Contents
- 1 Did Terry Labonte ever win a championship?
- 2 What year did Terry Labonte win the championship?
- 3 Who is currently the best Nascar driver?
- 4 Who won the 1985 Nascar championship?
- 5 Did Kyle Petty ever win a Nascar race?
- 6 How many dealerships does Rusty Wallace own?
- 7 How many Winston Cup races did Terry Labonte win?
- 8 How many kids does Terry Labonte have in NASCAR?
Did Terry Labonte ever win a championship?
Two more items to consider when assessing the Labonte legacy: the two premier series championships he won in 1984 and 1996. He also was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 along with his younger brother Bobby Labonte, the 2000 champion of NASCAR’s premier series.
Who won the Nascar championship in 1984?
Terry Labonte
The 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 36th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 13th modern-era Cup series season. It began on Sunday February 19 and ended on Sunday November 18. Terry Labonte was crowned champion at the end of the season.
What year did Terry Labonte win the championship?
1996
| Terry Labonte | |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 1984, 1996 Winston Cup Series Champion 1989 IROC Champion 1993 IROC Champion (Assist) 1980, 2003 Southern 500 Winner 1988, 1999 The Winston Winner 1985 Busch Clash Winner Holds all-time Cup Series record for longest drought between Cup Series Championships (12 years) |
Did Rusty Wallace ever win a championship?
(born August 14, 1956) is an American former NASCAR racing driver. He has won the 1984 NASCAR Cup series Rookie of the Year and the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship.
Who is currently the best Nascar driver?
The 16 Best NASCAR Drivers Right Now
- 1 – Kyle Busch. It’s hard to deny that Kyle Busch is the best driver in NASCAR right now.
- 2 – Denny Hamlin.
- 3 – Joey Logano.
- 4 – Kurt Busch.
- 5 – Martin Truex Jr.
- 6 – Brad Keselowski.
- 7 – Kevin Harvick.
- 8 – Ryan Blaney.
How many Nascar races did Bobby Labonte win?
21
Labonte is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history, with 21 Cup Series wins, including three crown jewel races — the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Who won the 1985 Nascar championship?
NASCAR Cup Series Champions
| Year | No. | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 1986 | 3 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 1985 | 11 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 1984 | 44 | Terry Labonte |
When was Richard Petty’s last victory?
July 4, 1984
On July 4, 1984, Petty won his officially-recognized 200th (and what would turn out to be his final victory) race at the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
Did Kyle Petty ever win a Nascar race?
Born in Randleman in 1960, Petty joined the Winston Cup Series in 1979 and went on to collect eight career wins in NASCAR’s preeminent cup series. During the 1995 season, Petty won the final race of his career in the very car that today sits on our museum floor.
How many championships did Rusty Wallace win?
55
With 55 race victories and a 1989 NASCAR premier series championship to his credit, Rusty Wallace richly earned his spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
How many dealerships does Rusty Wallace own?
eight automotive dealerships
Dealership/Retail Auto – Rusty Wallace. The Rusty Wallace Automotive Group consists of eight automotive dealerships located throughout Eastern Tennessee, representing eight makes of new vehicles. Those makes currently include Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Kia, Nissan and Toyota.
Who is the best racer in Nascar history?
NASCAR Power Rankings of Cup drivers of all time
- Jimmie Johnson — As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered.
- Richard Petty — He went from seven-time champion to cultural icon.
- Dale Earnhardt — The seven-time champion was particularly dominant from 1986-91.
How many Winston Cup races did Terry Labonte win?
He ran 87 races earning 4 wins, 33 top 5’s and 51 top 10’s. 1990 Terry drove the Skoal Classic #1 for Richard Jackson. In 29 races he had no wins and only 4 top 5’s and 8 top 10’s. So for the 1991 and 1992 seasons Terry moved back to Billy Hagan in the #94 Sonoco.
When was Terry Labonte’s last stock car race?
Tony Raines took over the driving duties for the #96 car and is expected to run the rest of the races, with the exception of the road-course races at Infineon Raceway and Watkins Glen International. His best finish thus far came at Infineon, where he finished 3rd. Labonte’s last race was to be November 2006 at Texas Motor Speedway.
How many kids does Terry Labonte have in NASCAR?
The Terry Labonte file: * Age: 64 (turns 65 on Nov. 16) * Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas. * Personal: Married to wife Kim since 1978. Two children: son Justin, a former race car driver, and daughter Kristy. Four grandchildren. * NASCAR Cup career: 890 starts, 22 wins, 182 top-five and 361 top-10 finishes. Also 27 poles.
How is Terry Labonte related to Bobby Labonte?
Labonte was introduced to the sport through his father, who had worked on race cars as a hobby for his friends. He is the older brother of fellow Winston Cup champion Bobby Labonte and the father of Nationwide Series winner Justin Labonte. He appeared in the 1983 Burt Reynolds movie Prism Motorsportser Ace.