The last time Bill Stavola entered a car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was in 1998 with driver Hut Stricklen. Today, a dozen years later, he is back. This time Stavola is loaded with a two-time Sprint Cup champion in Terry Labonte, who serves as co-owner/driver, and with primary sponsorship support from outdoor specialty retailer giant Gander Mountain and associate support from American Cement. Together the team will compete in three events before the end of the 2010 season as they prepare for 2011. This weekend, Stavola Labonte Racing will begin the first of three races as they debut the #10 Gander Mountain Chevy at Richmond. The car is powered by Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines.
Comments from Terry Labonte on the Team’s Debut this Weekend: “Yeah, this seems like it’s been a long time coming for everyone, but probably more for Bill. He has been around the sport for a while, and we talked about doing something. He has such a passion for the sport and for doing things the right way. That’s why it was easy to partner with him. He’s put together some good people, and I think he’s gone about this in a way that gives us the best chance to succeed. I’m happy to be with him this weekend. “I think we’re all anxious to get out there and see how it goes. We got some help from Richard Childress Racing and their group. Everyone knows that they have been extremely competitive this season. That gives us confidence that we have a good car to go to the track with. It’s great to see a company like Gander Mountain come on and join us. Being a native of Texas, and having a hunting ranch there, I’m pretty used to going to their stores in Texas. I think they have about 11 stores in Texas alone, so it’s a great fit. Right now, through the end of September, they are collecting used footwear for Soles4Souls. Hopefully fans can check that out and help donate some used shoes or boots for a good cause.”(Stavola Labonte Racing/Breaking Limits)(9-7-2010)
