Legendary NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte wore this fire suit on June 29th, 2001, likely during practice for the 2001 Pepsi 400, the first race held at Daytona International Speedway since the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Labonte, the 2000 Winston Cup champion, finished fifth in this race. This white, green, and black fire suit has a large “Interstate Batteries” patch on the chest, and a tag on the back inside collar that has “B. Labonte / 29.6.01. / Practice” written on it in black marker. Numerous sponsorship patches are sewn on the body, arms, and legs of this fire suit, and a “NASCAR Winston Cup 2001 Champion” patch is sewn on the upper left chest. A large, driving Coca-Cola polar bear patch is sewn on the back of the jersey. Labonte signed the chest of this fire suit in black marker, adding “#18” to his signature. This item comes with a COA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (C11958).

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