1. Richard "Slugger" Labbe was born on June 14,1968 and is an American technical consultant who currently works for Toyota Racing Development.
19 Facts About Slugger Labbe
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Slugger Labbe had previously been employed in NASCAR as a crew chief for Yates Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
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Slugger Labbe has previously served as an analyst for NASCAR on NBC.
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In 1984 at the age of 15, Slugger Labbe began work on the crew of a Late Model stock car team.
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In 1989, Slugger Labbe moved to Hickory, North Carolina to compete in NASCAR's Busch South Series.
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In 1991, Slugger Labbe moved into the NASCAR Xfinity Series, working with driver Terry Labonte.
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In 1994, Slugger Labbe joined Hendrick Motorsports, assuming the duties of front tire changer and mechanic for his No 5 team in the Winston Cup Series.
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Slugger Labbe became the car chief in his second year with the organization and helped them win the Unocal pit crew championship and the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 1996.
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In 1998, Slugger Labbe joined Robert Yates Racing when he was offered the crew chief position for the No 28 car driven by Kenny Irwin, Jr.
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In September 2001, Slugger Labbe accepted a position with Dale Earnhardt, Inc becoming the crew chief for the No 15 car driven by Michael Waltrip.
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Slugger Labbe led Waltrip to 3 of his 4 Cup wins, and one Daytona 500.
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In 2005, Slugger Labbe moved to Evernham Motorsports and served as crew chief for Jeremy Mayfield.
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Slugger Labbe missed four races that season due to a suspension handed down by NASCAR for an illegal sway bar mount.
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Slugger Labbe spent the first half of 2007 with Sterling Marlin at MB2 Motorsports but then headed to High Point, North Carolina and Bill Davis Racing for the second.
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Slugger Labbe began the 2008 season working with Formula One champion Jacques Villeneuve helping him with the switch from open wheel to NASCAR before sponsorship fell through.
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Slugger Labbe coached Speed to his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at the spring event at Dover International Speedway.
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In 2009, Slugger Labbe moved to TRG Motorsports leading David Gilliland in the team's first season in NASCAR Cup Series.
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On May 22,2017, Slugger Labbe was relieved from his duties as being a crew chief of the No 3 car.
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Slugger Labbe was replaced by Justin Alexander, who won with the 3 team in his first race.