Bobby Labonte is one of only two drivers to own championships on NASCARs top two circuits. Should the right opportunity arise for next season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, the veteran driver might be willing to make a run at the sports triple crown. The 49-year-old Labonte hasnt yet announced any plans for next season, and admitted this weekend his phone hasnt rung as much as hed hoped. Labonte has been a fixture at NASCARs premier level since 1993, winning 21 races – the most recent a decade ago – as well as the 2000 championship. His preference, it seems, would be to remain in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season. But if an offer doesnt materialize, Labonte said he wouldnt dismiss a competitive ride in the Truck Series, which is the only title at NASCARs national level the Texas native hasnt won. ‘If an opportunity came (in the Truck Series) to race for a championship, that would be awesome. Again, its not easy. Im not saying youre going to pop in and do it. But it would be great to have that opportunity. If that can happen, heck, Id do it, I believe, just because of the fact that Ive done this for 20 years.” The opportunity to claim all three national series titles seems to appeal to Labonte, as does the reduced Truck Series schedule. ‘Its kind of one of those things where at this point in time, you know, a Truck Series deal would be really, really nice to run 22 races’ he said. ‘That would be something that I might not have thought about three or four years ago, but today Im like, you know, thats probably not a bad thing.” ( NASCAR.com )
