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Terry Labonte

Bobby Labonte
Honoring NASCAR Legends Bobby & Terry Labonte


NASCAR drivers Terry (left) and Bobby Labonte were honored September 26th at a ceremony renaming Nueces River Park to Labonte Park.
Congratulate Terry and Bobby Labonte. Or share favorite moments of the brothers' exploits.
From C.C. speedway to NASCAR
It was a different time back then, Rick Rapp remembers, a time when racing wasn't just fancy corporate sponsorships, television interviews and national sports fame. Back then, there were just places like Corpus Christi Speedway on a Saturday night, when the fumes from the pits and garages would blend with the roaring motors racing around the quarter-mile track. Back then, you could speed fender to fender with the man next to you and settle your differences on the track - or off it. Rapp loved to do both. And his and Terry Labonte's races - and the wrecks, arguments and near fisticuffs that went with them - became the Saturday-night stuff of legend in the mid-1970s. Read More

Labonte Park: We need your help!
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After a unanimous decision by the Corpus Christi City Council, plans are underway to rename the Nueces River Park to the Labonte Park at a special dedication on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 from 1p.m to 2 p.m.

A monumental sign will be placed at the entrance to the park. In addition, the site will receive lighting and landscaping enhancements. Four directional highway signs on nearby Interstate 37 will also be replaced to reflect the park's new name.

This project is being financed largely through private sources. Your contribution is needed to make this project a success. All donors will be recognized for their contributions.

NEWS Articles from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times

9-27-01: 3,000 fans come out to honor the Labonte brothers

9-26-01: From C.C. speedway to NASCAR

9-26-01: Many visit to honor Labontes

7-03-01: $10,000 is donated for Labonte park

4-27-01: Labonte park funds campaign is on

3-18-01: Ceremony to name park for Labontes is delayed

2-28-01: Park to be named for Labontes

2-24-01: River park may be named for Labonte brothers

 

 

 

 

 
Jason Vallejo (left) and Coleman Frederick ride a waverunner on the Nueces River in the park that will be renamed for the auto-racing Labonte brothers. The city has collected $10,000 to improve the park.
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All contributions are welcome, and should be made payable to Chamber of Commerce Labonte Recognition Fund, or make an online contribution here. Call 361-880-3234 for information regarding corporate sponsorship packages.

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