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Bobby Labonte![](http://espn.go.com/i/espy2001/winner.gif)
Credentials: Won NASCAR championship, posted 18 top 5 finishes with four victories, including the Brickyard 400. Past ESPY's: none |
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Gil de Ferran
Credentials: Won CART championship with two victories and 168 points. Won the pole position five times. Past ESPY's: none |
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John Force
Credentials: Won 10th straight NHRA Funny Car title. Winningest Funny Car driver in NHRA history.Past ESPY's: none |
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Buddy Lazier
Credentials: Won IRL championship, seven top 10 finishes in nine races. Past ESPY's: none |
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PAST WINNERS
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'00 Dale Jarrett
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'99 Jeff Gordon
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'98 Jeff Gordon
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'97 Jimmy Vasser
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'96 Jeff Gordon
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'95 Al Unser Jr.
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'94 Nigel Mansell
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'93 Nigel Mansell
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