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Labonte checked at local hospital, cleared after Watkins Glen crash
By SceneDaily Staff
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Bobby Labonte's Petty Enterprises car sits on the track following a crash with eight laps to go Sunday at Watkins Glen International.
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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Petty Enterprises' Bobby Labonte was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation following a hard crash in Sunday's Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, but he has been released and cleared to resume competition.
Labonte was one of nine drivers caught up in a late-race crash ignited by contact between Michael Waltrip Racing's Michael McDowell and Yates Racing's David Gilliland. Labonte had nowhere to go and was slowing when he was hit from behind and sent careening into the retaining wall in a hard hit. He climbed from his car in obvious pain.
Bill Davis Racing's Dave Blaney, Chip Ganassi Racing's Reed Sorenson, MWR's Michael Waltrip, Haas CNC Racing's Max Papis, Penske's Sam Hornish Jr. and Furniture Row Racing's Joe Nemechek were also collected in the crash, which created a red-flag period beginning on lap 82. Gilliland and McDowell were instructed to meet with NASCAR officials following the race.
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going2heaven said:
Aug 10, 2008 at 5:25 PMPraying for you, Bobby!
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Aug 10, 2008 at 8:22 PMAll our prayers are with you Bobby! Good luck and Godspeed!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLaDonna Balzer said:
Aug 10, 2008 at 10:04 PMBobby looked a little shakey when he climbed out of the car and was obviously in pain while holding his right side. May God be with you, Bobby, as we pray it is just soreness and bruising.
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Aug 11, 2008 at 10:13 AMGod Bless you Bobby.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSUSAN E SCHUSNER said:
Aug 11, 2008 at 11:22 AMGod Bless and keep you safe.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportAmyGrey Winters said:
Aug 11, 2008 at 7:26 PMBobby you scared me. I said my prayers for you and will keep you in them. Hope you are feeling much better.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportGladys Bedwell said:
Aug 11, 2008 at 10:47 PMGlad you are okay Bobby. Get rested so we can see you on track next weekend.
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