[titans#1]

Originally Posted by Phils20

Bobby didn't get fired, he left on his own.

I'm a big Labonte fan, but facts are facts. He wanted a change, and he got it.

From the Jayski Archives! I don't need it, I remember it well, but to jog your memory!



UPDATE 3: Bobby Labonte and Joe Gibbs Racing will conclude an 11-year relationship at the end of the 2005 NEXTEL Cup Series season, Labonte and officials from JGR announced Nov. 7. Labonte’s future plans, as well as a replacement driver for the #18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet, will be announced at a later date. “I regret to say that this is the final year that I will be at Joe Gibbs Racing,” Labonte said. “One of the things that made this decision so difficult was thinking of all the fans that have supported me at JGR throughout the past 11 years. This relationship has lasted a long time, and I hate that it has to end. Joe Gibbs and his family gave me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I want to thank them, and all the employees at JGR, for 11 years of hard work. I will always cherish the times at JGR, and the only thing that I regret is that we didn’t win more races and or championships. I wish everyone at JGR continued success in the future and I want to thank J.D. (Gibbs, president of JGR) for giving me the chance to be released from my contract early and letting me pursue other opportunities.”(Joe Gibbs Racing)(11-7-2005)

ya ya ya you got me.i always figured he got fired cus he had 2 pretty bad seasons and he left to go to a team like PE.

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by titans#1

ya ya ya you got me.i always figured he got fired cus he had 2 pretty bad seasons and he left to go to a team like PE.

No biggie. Just thought I'd look it up. I couldn't remember exact details, so I had to research it!

Glad to help!

[titans#1]

Originally Posted by jks812

Maybe if he stays at Petty it's also because of what RCR is or isn't offering him. After all I haven't read anywhere anything about what they might offer him. Maybe they're not offering a contract for the amount of time he wants to drive. Not trying to be mean here, but he's no spring chicken anymore. What if RCR wants to just sign him for say, 2 years. What then? You have all these young guys coming in, where would that leave Bobby? Probably without a ride then.

well if he does good in the rcr they can just give him a contract extension it's not rocket science.and labonte is being loyal he came to help them rebuild and some say it's not working and i have no idea where they get that idea he finishes great compared to where the 43 car was befor he drove it.if labonte stays than im happy cus it will show what kind of driver he is if he goes to rcr im gona be happy to see him be competitive again.

[titans#1]

Originally Posted by Phils20

No biggie. Just thought I'd look it up. I couldn't remember exact details, so I had to research it!

Glad to help!

thax for watchen out for me it just made since he was fired cus of his bad luck right before him leaving.

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by titans#1

thax for watchen out for me it just made since he was fired cus of his bad luck right before him leaving.

Agreed. His last two years there just sucked.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by Phils20

Agreed. His last two years there just sucked.

can you say FATBACK MCSWAIN

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by clutch

can you say FATBACK MCSWAIN

He was good with Fatback. I could never understand why they fired him.

I always wondered if that was the trigger that got Bobby wanting out. That team was in 6th place when Fatback was fired.

I was not pleased!

[clutch]

Originally Posted by Phils20

He was good with Fatback. I could never understand why they fired him.

I always wondered if that was the trigger that got Bobby wanting out. That team was in 6th place when Fatback was fired.

I was not pleased!

Thats kinda funny coz I thought that he was a prize A$$ as did Mr Gibbs

and when fatback went to WBR his true colors really shone.....I feel my blood pressure going up again so I better stop as the missus dont have a defibrulator around the house

[titans#1]

i always like fatback,what did he do wrong?

[clutch]

Originally Posted by titans#1

i always like fatback,what did he do wrong?

I shouldnt have really put that in this post. The reason I say that is because hiring him was one of a series of bad decisions by the Wood Bros. that has them in their current predicament.

Now in relation to Bobby Labonte and Fatback as crew chief, what did he do so well for the team? Didnt he have only 2 wins in a year and a half?..or am I mistaken

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by clutch

I shouldnt have really put that in this post. The reason I say that is because hiring him was one of a series of bad decisions by the Wood Bros. that has them in their current predicament.

Now in relation to Bobby Labonte and Fatback as crew chief, what did he do so well for the team? Didnt he have only 2 wins in a year and a half?..or am I mistaken

That is still two more wins than they had the rest of the time Bobby was there. And the whole time JJ was there!

Just sayin!

Also, Bobby was 6th in points when Fatback left, and ended up missing that first Chase!

#$%^#$%^#

I was not happy!

[titans#1]

so any faith in labonte to get a win this year.in the beginning of the season i would have said yes but now im not so sure he hasnt even finshed in the top 10 yet.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by titans#1

so any faith in labonte to get a win this year.in the beginning of the season i would have said yes but now im not so sure he hasnt even finshed in the top 10 yet.

I hope that he gets a win as much as you do Titans......and I'm very sure that Phils20 does.......but I wouldnt be holding my breath for too long

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by clutch

I hope that he gets a win as much as you do Titans......and I'm very sure that Phils20 does.......but I wouldnt be holding my breath for too long

Anythin can happen my friend, and with some luck a win will happen