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Bobby Labonte set for NASCAR return after breaking ribs in bike riding accident last month

The Associated Press
September 18, 2013 at 11:46AM
Bobby Labonte
FILE - In this May 17, 2013, file photo, Bobby Labonte looks out from the garage before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Labonte broke three ribs in a bike riding accident Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, near his North Carolina home. (Associated Press - Ap/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bobby Labonte is set to return to NASCAR this weekend at New Hampshire after breaking three ribs while bike riding last month.

Labonte was hurt while cycling near his North Carolina home. The 49-year-old driver is still sore but comfortable enough to race.

He'll be in the No. 47 Camry for JTG Daugherty Racing. The 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion's best finish of the season is 15th in the season opener at Daytona.

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