Labonte Refuses to Give Up

Despite a disappointing 33rd place finish due to lack of fuel, Bobby Labonte remains upbeat about the possibilities of getting into the Cup chase.

"In the race, we were running in the top 12 or so and then we got turned around and went to the back. We were making our way back to the front and we were in going to be in pretty good shape and we ran out of gas with one lap to go and finished 33rd.

"It was one of those deals where we could at least hold our heads up a little bit because we had a good race car and made a good showing," he told Sports Illustrated.

You can find more from Bobby on his hopes for the remainder of the Nextel Cup chase as well as a choice quote from Petty Enterprises co-owner Kyle Petty on the team's chances at Sports Illustrated.

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