Justin Labonte, a former Busch Series winner, is back behind the wheel this weekend. Labonte will be competing in the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 Saturday at the .375-mile Thunderhill Raceway located in Kyle, Texas. Part of the NASCAR Grand National West Series, Labonte will be driving the Mainstreet Homes Chevy for Midgley Motorsports. Maintsreet Homes is central Texas’ largest locally owned homebuilder. Justin’s father, Terry Labonte, will also be participating in the weekend’s festivities. He will be the Grand Marshal of the 150-lap event. He will also drive the pace car for the start of the race. Justin Labonte participates in this weekend’s event as he continues to search for opportunities in the Craftsman Truck and Busch Series.(Labonte Racing PR)(3-29-2007)
UPDATE: Labonte, driving the #09, qualified for the race in 14th and unofficially finished 8th.(3-31-2007)
