: Labonte completed all but nine of the 10,167 laps that season and recorded zero DNFs (Did Not Finishes), becoming the first driver since 1977 to achieve a championship with a perfect finishing record. A Season of Transition and Tragedy

The competitive narrative of 2000 was led by Bobby Labonte and his Joe Gibbs Racing team. Labonte ’s championship run was a masterclass in consistency and "consistent domination":

: After taking the points lead following the ninth race at California, Labonte never relinquished it for the final 25 weeks of the season.