[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING 2020 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BOBBY LABONTE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 30, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
racing legend Bobby Labonte upon his induction into the eleventh class 
of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
   Bobby Labonte perfectly embodies the NASCAR spirit. Before becoming 
a premier series driver in 1993, he was known to race any car he could 
find. His persistence paid off when he became the first of four drivers 
to win both the Xfinity Series and a premier series championship.
   During his exceptional career, Bobby Labonte accumulated 21 premier 
series wins, four Brickyard 400 championships, and a Southern 500 
victory. Along with his brother, Terry Labonte, Bobby represents a pair 
of just two racing brothers who each claim a premier series 
championship.
   This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, competitors, members of the media, industry 
leaders, a nationwide fan vote, and the reigning Monster Energy NASCAR 
Cup Series champion. In total, a group of five was chosen to join the 
ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. Bobby Labonte is 
especially deserving of this honor and will now be enshrined forever 
for his remarkable contributions to racing.
   Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Bobby Labonte 
on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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