Sponsor races for 2013 so far with Bobby Labonte:
Daytona - 2/24, Kroger / USO
Phoenix - 3-3, Glad
Las Vegas - 3/10, Kingsford Charcoal
Bristol - 3/17, Bush's Beans
Auto Club - 3/24, Charter
Martinsville - 4/7, Bush's Beans
Texas - 4/13, Bush's Beans
Kansas - 4/21, Pine-Sol
Richmond - 4/27, Bush's Beans
Talladega - 5/5, Clorox, 100th Anniversary
Darlington - 5/11, Kingsford Charcoal
Charlotte, Sprint Showdown - 5/18, House-Autry
Charlotte - 5/26, Bush's Grillin Beans
Dover - 6/2, Scott's
Pocono - 6/9, Clorox
Sonoma - 6/23, TBA
Kentucky - 6/29, TBA
the rest TBD

House-Autry Mill's is scheduled to be the primary sponsor for 2 races in 2013 / Labonte:
Charlotte, All-Star - 5/18
Dover - 9/29

Races scheduled (5) in 2013 with A.J. Allmendinger:
Michigan - 6/16, Charter
Watkins Glen - 8/18. TBA

Contract Status: Driver: 2013; Sponsors: 2013

Labonte to Race for Phoenix Racing at Michigan Bobby Labonte confirmed today that he will drive the #51 Chevrolet this weekend at the Michigan International Speedway for Phoenix Racing. The agreement was reached after Labonte spoke with and received approvals from officials with JTG/Daugherty Racing and Toyota Racing Development. It is currently an agreement for one race. Labonte, who has 14 previous starts for Phoenix Racing and the James Finch-owned team, is always grateful for the opportunity to race with the team. "James has always been one of the first to reach out to offer help in a situation like this," said Labonte. "I enjoy racing with Nick Harrison, Steve Barkdoll and the entire group of guys. I'm looking forward to this weekend." Labonte also feels this will help his current team, JTG/Daugherty Racing, as he continues to be committed to helping the organization move forward.
"Racing for another team this weekend will be another process in helping me understand the development of the new car and how it compares to my current ride," continued Labonte. "I'm not happy with our current performance level as a team and absolutely want to work hard to help our race team improve. My commitment continues to give the best efforts possible each weekend. That has never changed and this opportunity will hopefully make everyone, including myself, get a better understanding of where improvements can be made. We just completed our first test at Kentucky, which was valuable time spent on the track, that should assist in improving our team performance starting this weekend and going forward."
Labonte, the 1991 Nationwide Series champion and 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, is focusing on the remainder of this season with JTG/Daugherty Racing. Labonte, who does not have a contract for the 2014 race season, still wants to help the Tad and Jodi Geschickter-owned team move forward.
"I enjoy racing for Tad, Jodi and Brad (Daugherty)," commented Labonte. "They have given me a great opportunity to help this team grow. It's where my focus has been since racing with the team in 2011. I want to see this team get better and will do what I need to do to make that happen." Labonte will be making his 705th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this weekend.(Phoenix Racing/Breaking Limits)(6-12-2013)

Drivers for the #51 at MIchigan and Sonoma: Motor Racing Network's Dustin Long tweets:
(#51) Phoenix Racing GM Steve Barkdoll says they'll reach out to Bobby Labonte to have him drive 51 car next weekend at Michigan ...
(#51) Phoenix Racing GM Steve Barkdoll confirms that Jacques Villeneuve will drive the #51 car at Sonoma in two weeks.(6-9-2013)

Driver change in the #47 at MIS? MORE: Could #47 JTG/Daugherty Racing be looking to make a driver change at Michigan International Speedway next weekend? Although Bobby Labonte has driven the No. 47 car since 2011, with the team teetering just within the top 30 in owner points, sources tell FOXSports.com that AJ Allmendinger has been approached to fill the seat and offer a fresh opinion. Labonte, who turned 49 on Saturday, has 21 career Sprint Cup wins but has not posted a top-five finish in the car since he debuted with JTG/Daugherty in the 2011 Daytona 500. The 2000 Sprint Cup champion scored top 10 finishes last year at Daytona and Martinsville Speedway but his best result in 2013 was 15th in the Daytona 500. After a busy month of May in the IndyCar Series  including a top 10 finish in the Indy 500  Allmendinger, 31, returns to stock cars this weekend at Pocono Raceway with Phoenix Racing. He will start 18th on Sunday after qualifying was rained out on Friday. Team owner Tad Geschickter could not be immediately reached for comment.(FoxSports)
MORE AJ Allmendinger will replace Bobby Labonte next week at Michigan International Speedway as JTG Daugherty Racing looks for answers for its struggling performance. Labonte is tentatively scheduled to return to the car the following week at Sonoma Raceway. The 2000 Cup champion, Labonte is mired in 28th in the standings with a season-best of 15th at Daytona. Having driven for JTG Daugherty Racing since 2011, Labonte does not have a contract for next season, but team co-owner Tad Geschickter said Saturday that this change is just to get a second opinion. The team does not have sponsorship for five races in 2013 and Allmendinger could run all of those five but that is still to be determined, said team co-owner Brad Daugherty. "We're not replacing Bobby  he's still our driver," Geschickter said. "But we have a few races that we don't have any sponsor activation and it was pretty easy to do (a change and) some benchmarking. The big issue for a single-car team, how else do you benchmark for your car? & Michigan is the only one set in stone (for a change). Bobby will be back in the car at Sonoma. It is just a good opportunity for us to verify what Bobby thinks the main issue is." Allmendinger declined comment on the reports Saturday, deferring to Geschickter.(Sporting News)(6-8-2013)
UPDATE: 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will share seat time with AJ Allmendinger in the #47 Toyota Camry fielded by JTG Daugherty Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the remainder of the 2013 season. The team is currently eyeing five races with the first taking place in the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan. The move is being made by the single-car operation to help refine the direction for the team's development of the Gen-6 Camrys housed in their Harrisburg, N.C. shop. Allmendinger believes he can assist the JTG Daugherty Racing team. "I have raced for Phoenix Racing some this year and feel confident I'll be able to provide JTG Daugherty Racing with a good comparison," said Allmendinger. "I'm thankful for this opportunity to work with the team and Bobby (Labonte)."
"At the end of the day, the name of the game is to provide value to our sponsors," JTG Daugherty Racing co-owner Tad Geschickter said. "We are realistic about our position in the garage as a single-car operation. However, we have always been able to punch above our weight to deliver a great value to our partners on and off the track. We have not been doing that with the new car and this move is an additional step in determining what areas we need to work on to improve our performance."(JTG Daugherty Racing)(6-8-2013)

Scott Products on the #47: "It's another big weekend for our brands," Bobby Labonte said. "This weekend at Dover we will have Sscott Products on our Toyota Camry. Last time there we had a decent qualifying effort and finished in the top-15 (14th). We're hoping to have another good weekend."(JTG Daugherty Racing), see an image of the car on the #47 team paint schemes page.(5-30-2013)

Career Sprint Cup start 700 for Bobby Labonte: #47-Bobby Labonte makes his 700th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this weekend during the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. He is the 14th driver to be able to accomplish that feat. He is not far behind NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace, who is in 13th at 706 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts. At Talladega Superspeedway, Labonte has one win, one pole, six top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. He has led 154 laps. His average start is 21.375 and his average finish is 18.850. The Clorox Company have partnered with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and JTG Daugherty Racing to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of their iconic brand for the weekend in Talladega, Ala. from May 3-5, 2013. The #42 Chevy of Juan Pablo Montoya will bear the 100th Anniversary paint scheme while the #47 Toyota Camry of Bobby Labonte will sport a brown retro look, reminiscent of one of Clorox's first bottles of bleach.(JTG Daugherty Racing), see an image of the car on the #47 Team Schemes page.(5-1-2013)

Clorox partners with #47 & #42 teams for 100th Anniversary: The Clorox Company announced today they are partnering with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and JTG Daugherty Racing to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of their iconic brand for the weekend in Talladega, Ala. from May 3-5, 2013. The #42 Chevy of Juan Pablo Montoya will bear the 100th Anniversary paint scheme while the #47 Toyota of Bobby Labonte will sport a brown retro look, reminiscent of one of Clorox's first bottles of bleach.
Bobby Labonte, Driver, #47 Clorox Toyota Camry: "The Clorox Company has been a partner of JTG Daugherty Racing for over a decade and that's pretty special to Tad and Jodi (Geschickter), Brad (Daugherty) and the entire racing organization. The Clorox Company first sponsored a NASCAR Nationwide Series entered by JTG Daugherty Racing with driver Robert Pressley. Today, JTG Daugherty Racing is proud to celebrate Clorox's centennial. It's neat we are celebrating their milestone as I reach a milestone of my own when I make my 700th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career start Talladega weekend."
Juan Pablo Montoya, Driver, #42 Clorox Chevrolet SS: "It is always great to partner with great brands especially when there is as much excitement as there is this year with Clorox about their 100th Anniversary. I can't wait to get that car onto the track."
Tim Smith, Vice President, The Clorox Company: "The Clorox Company is honored to be a part of the NASCAR community, and we are thrilled to mark our 100th anniversary with two Clorox-themed cars on the Talladega track. With both cars in the race, we can celebrate our centennial and pay tribute to our rich heritage."(JTG Daugherty), see images of the car on the #42 Team Schemes page and #47 Team Schemes page.(4-20-2013)

Labonte sick, Bliss on standby UPDATE: JTG Daugherty Racing tweeted, "#47-Bobby Labonte has a stomach virus. He plans to race the #47 BUSH'S Toyota. Mike Bliss will be on standby according to Bobby Hutchens."(4-13-2013)
UPDATE: Bobby Labonte stayed on a short list of NASCAR drivers who have started every Sprint Cup race in Texas - barely. Labonte, who grew up in South Texas, was battling a stomach virus and planned to start Saturday night before giving way to a backup driver. He made it through 40 laps, but planned replacement Mike Bliss was still on the track in his own car. Labonte took his #47 Toyota to the garage and went to the infield care center while his team waited for a backup. Eventually, Labonte's crew had to scramble to fit the seat for Michael McDowell after he parked his ride. The crew had already worked on fitting the car for Bliss. By making the start, Labonte joined Jeff Burton, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to start all 25 Cup races in Texas. (Associated Press)(4-13-2013)

Glad scheme for Labonte at PIR: Glad Trash Bags will be the sponsor of the #47 JTG Daugherty Racing Toyota that Bobby Labonte will drive in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix. Glad.com is the one stop shop for all your recycling and composting. The new website has everything from recycling and composting tips to tools to find local recycling centers to forums to ask waste related questions. Glad Black Bag just launched its Trail of Trash game on its Facebook page where fans play an interactive game to clean up messes around Hollywood for the chance to win great prizes (JTG Daugherty Racing), see an image of the scheme on the #47 Team Schemes page.(2-28-2013)

2013 silly season notes for #47-Bobby Labonte / JTG-Daugherty Racing:: 2000 Sprint Cup Champion Bobby Labonte re-signed for 2013. Brian Burns worked his way from interim status 2012 to the full crew chief role in 2013. House-Autry Mills is a new primary sponsor for two races and an associate partner for 21 races in 2013. Herr's also joins the team as an associate sponsor in 2013. Scott Products, Clorox, Kingsford, Bush's Beans, Charter and Kroger return as sponsors on the #47 Toyota. JTG Daugherty team owner Brad Daugherty said on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio 90's The Morning Drive that the team is looking to add a 2nd car in the 1st half of the 2013 season. One rumored driver was David Reutimann but he has signed with BK Racing for 2013. See images of the six of the #47 schemes on my #47 Team Schemes page. See more about other teams on my 2013 Team / Driver Silly Season Chart.(1-30-2013)

Labonte and JTG Daugherty Racing Ready to Get Down to Business: It's a new year and a new car. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers set sail for a three-day test session at Daytona International Speedway January 10-12 in preparation for the Daytona 500. Bobby Labonte and his JTG Daugherty Racing team are well prepared to make single car runs and also mix it up in the draft with the 2013 #47 Toyota Camry during the Daytona Preseason Thunder test session at the 2.5-mile tri-oval. "We obviously already tested at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the new car and now we're ready to tackle Daytona," said 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte. "We've been gearing up for Daytona during the off season and we've got a couple cars ready to go. Brian Burns (crew chief) has surrounded himself with some really good people and we are so far ahead of where we were last year at this time. They have built two really nice cars for this three day test session. We're hoping to learn a lot so we can go back and tweak some things at the race shop. We're looking forward to representing our sponsors SCOTT Products, Clorox, Kingsford, Bush's Beans, House-Autry, Herr's, Charter, Toyota and Kroger this season. Our sponsors and our fans are really important to us and we couldn't do this without them."
"I'm just real excited about what 2013 has in store for JTG Daugherty Racing," added JTG Daugherty co-owner Brad Daugherty said. "We've worked really hard this off season and we're ready for Bobby Labonte to get back in the seat and test this week at Daytona International Speedway. Bobby Hutchens and the entire crew have put a great package together and we're looking forward to getting in the draft and seeing how our Toyota Camry performs. We've got some fresh new faces and capable veterans and we couldn't be happier about this season."(JTG Daugherty Racing), see images of six paint schemes on the #47 Team Schemes page.(1-11-2013)

JTG Daugherty looks to add 2nd team: Mike Bagley, co-host of The Morning Drive on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio 90 reports via Twitter that JTG Daugherty team owner Brad Daugherty told them that they [JTG Daugherty Racing] are looking to add a 2nd car in the 1st half of this [Sprint Cup Series] season. The team currently runs Bobby Labonte in the #47 Toyota. Rumors in late 2012 has David Reutimann as a possible driver for a 2nd JTG Daugherty car in 2013.(12-12-2012)

New sponsor for Labonte in 2013: JTG Daugherty Racing has been diligently working on securing sponsorship all season long for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and beyond for their #47 Toyota Camry team. While longstanding iconic brands return along with 2000 champion driver Bobby Labonte, the single-car operation is proud to add new sponsorships to the lineup next year. North Carolina based House-Autry Mills is slated to be the primary for the Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, September 29. In addition, House-Autry Mills will be an associate partner for 21 races next season on the #47 Toyota Camry with a grilling schematic.
"House-Autry is a great addition to our sponsor lineup and we are thrilled about continuing to build the group of grocery related brands that partner with us," stated team co-owner Tad Geschickter. House-Autry Mills, is a Four Oaks, NC based producer of chicken, seafood, and pork breaders, sauces, corn meal, and hushpuppy, biscuit and cornbread mixes that are available through thousands of grocery stores in 37 states, as well as foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the country.
"We take pride in the fact that for 200 years our traditional Southern taste has been bringing families & friends together over delicious meals using our convenient & easy to use products," said House-Autry CEO Craig Hagood. House-Autry Mills, "The Choice of Southern Cooks Since 1812", is proud to be a part of the Southern cooking tradition and now JTG Daugherty Racing. "We are excited to partner with JTG Daugherty Racing and Bobby Labonte," added Hagood. "Their excellent knowledge and experience, on and off the track, will go a long way in assisting us to reach our goals."(JTG Daugherty Racing), see an image of the scheme on my #47 Team Schemes page.(12-11-2012)

Burns will remain as Labonte's crew chief UPDATE: Brian Burns has worked his way from interim status to the crew chief role at JTG/Daugherty Racing for the #47 Toyota and driver Bobby Labonte. Burns had been a crew chief with Travis Kvapil and an interim crew chief with Labonte for the final four races in 2012 after Frank Kerr was reassigned. He returned to the crew chief role for at JTG/D in August when Todd Berrier parted ways with the team. Under Burns' direction, Labonte posted three finishes of 12th or better in the final six races of the season. "I think he's done a great job since he was put in that position," said general manager Bobby Hutchens. "He's a solid engineer and he understands the race car. Plus he's a great leader with the crew. Considering that he's already had time in the position, I really believe we'll be able to make progress next year."(Fox Sports)(12-8-2012)
UPDATE: Hard work and dedication does pay off. Late Friday afternoon, JTG Daugherty Racing inked Brian Burns to return as crew chief of the No. 47 Toyota Camry with driver Bobby Labonte for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. "Anytime we have needed Brian to step into a crew chief role and lead our team, he has risen to the challenge," co-owner Tad Geschickter said. "He has done a solid job for us and we're pleased he accepted the position to guide our team in 2013." With Burns and the addition of general manager Bobby Hutchens, the team made forward progress and turned in some respectable finishes. Now, Burns is ready to build on the foundation he already has in place. "I'm looking forward to this season and working with Bobby again," Burns said. "The 2013 car may have leveled the playing field with all the changes and I feel like we will be able to turn some heads. We have some good things on the horizon and we are adding more engineering support. We are also staffing up to have extra support at the shop and track. Our team owners are providing us with the tools we need to get to the next level."
Burns, who received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University (Indianapolis), has been in the sport for over a decade. The first role in racing for Burns was race engineer from 2003 to 2009 with Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing. His first crew chief role came at Front Row Motorsports with driver Travis Kvapil beginning in June 2010 for the remainder of the season and was a lead engineer before stepping up.
The Indiana native then moved over to Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) at the beginning of the 2011 season as a race engineer. He was assigned to JTG Daugherty Racing to produce and analyze fully dynamic simulation results, coordinate all geometry setup changes along with a laundry list of other responsibilities.
Near the end of the season, he served as interim crew chief for Labonte in the final six events and then moved to the Harrisburg, N.C. shop at the beginning of 2012. Midseason Burns was at the helm again when crew chief and general manager Todd Berrier parted ways with the team.
Burns, whose best finish with Labonte during the 2012 season was ninth at Martinsville Speedway, has paid his dues to earn the full-time position as Labonte's crew chief. "Brian is very smart and has done a really good job for JTG Daugherty Racing," said 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte. "We're looking forward to working together again next season and building on the foundation we have in place." (JTG Daugherty Racing)(12-11-2012)

Bobby Labonte back with JTG Daugherty Racing in 2013: With Thanksgiving Day around the corner, the curtain closes on the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series year at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Sunday. It's been a long season, but JTG Daugherty Racing's driver Bobby Labonte is already preparing for a fresh start in February 2013. Next year, the 2000 champion driver will return to the seat of the #47 Toyota Camry that is sponsored by Clorox this weekend. Labonte, who finished 15th in the most recent event at Phoenix International Raceway, aims to finish the season on a high note in Homestead. "We are continuing to make strides," Labonte said. "We've come a long way. We have some momentum on our side going into Homestead and the off season. We hope to close out the year and give Clorox and all of our partners a strong finish."(JTG Daugherty Racing)(11-14-2012)

Herr Foods joining JTG Daugherty in 2013: JTG Daugherty Racing and Herr Foods Inc. announced a new sponsorship agreement, which will make Herr Foods Inc. an associate sponsor of the #47 Toyota Camry for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Herr Foods Inc, founded in 1946, is a national brand that specializes in delivering unique flavors of snack foods. From Hot Dog flavored potato chips to Jalapeno Popper cheese curls, Herr's fans Live Life with Flavor with every bite.(JTG Daugherty Racing)(9-27-2012)

JTG & JGR also re-sign with Toyota: Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and JTG Daugherty Racing announced new multiyear extensions with Toyota on Tuesday. Lee White, the president of Toyota Racing Development, said all three teams will be with Toyota "for a long time to come." The announcement was made at TRD's Salisbury, N.C., shop where the re-designed 2013 Camry was introduced. It came amid speculation that Dodge, which loses anchor Penske Racing to Ford after this season, might target JGR. White admitted that one of Toyota's organizations was "ripe for the picking by one of our fellow manufacturers." "All have agreements with Toyota and TRD that extend beyond two more years," White said. "Rest assured, we enjoy our partners, we value our partners, and we expect to be competing with our partners on this dance floor for a long time." JGR owner Joe Gibbs said he never had conversations with Dodge.(ESPN)(5-23-2012)

JTG Daugherty wants second team in 2013: #47-JTG Daugherty Racing purchased some old cars from MWR to get started this season and will get its engines from Toyota Racing Development, but eventually plans to build its own cars at the Harrisburg shop. [Owner Brad] Daugherty said a plan already is in place to add a second car to the fold for next season, adding that "it's a distinct possibility" JTG could field a second car in a handful of races later this season. "We're already working on it," Daugherty said. "That's something that's going to happen sooner rather than later, because we need that. That's as big as we want to be, though. The cost comes down and the information goes way up. So we're really working on that."(NASCAR.com)(2-5-2012)