Bobby Labonte News

Las Vegas practice rank for the non top-35 drivers:

Las Vegas practice rank for the non top-35 drivers:

February 26, 2010
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #13-Max Papis, 15th fastest #82-Scott Speed, 16th #87-Joe Nemechek, 20th #36-Mike Bliss, 29th #55-Michael McDowell, 30th #71-Bobby Labonte [PC1], 32nd #09-Aric Almirola, 36th #66-Dave Blaney, 37th these

Some Chassis selections for Las Vegas:

Some Chassis selections for Las Vegas:

February 26, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Crew chief Kevin "Bono" Manion will bring chassis #070. This chassis ran in the 2009 season spring event at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway and in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway where it finished10th, 25th and ninth

TRG gains assoc sponsor…”‘Festivus Pole” makers:

TRG gains assoc sponsor…”‘Festivus Pole” makers:

February 23, 2010
TRG Motorsports announced that The Wagner Companies will serve as an associate sponsor with Bobby Labonte on-board the #71 TaxSlayer.com Chevy in Las Vegas. The Wagner Companies, which primarily produces a wide variety of metal products, assisted in developing the

The Entry List

The Entry List

February 22, 2010
for the Shelby America at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is posted, 46 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of owners points for the first five races in 2010: #09-Aric Almirola (2009 race winner as owner)(46/2) #13-Max Papis (36/2) #35-Johnny

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

February 20, 2010
#5-Mark Martin: Hendrick Motorsports Chassis #5-523 for Sunday's race. Martin drove this chassis five times last season, including to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway in June. #6-David Ragan: Primary Chassis: RK-617 Ran Charlotte in 2009 as the #26 '

The Entry List

The Entry List

February 15, 2010
for the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway is posted, 46 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of owners points for the first five races in 2010: #09-Aric Almirola (2009 race winner as owner)(49/1) #13-Max Papis (40/1) #35-Johnny Sauter

Key Motorsports gets Daytona sponsor:

Key Motorsports gets Daytona sponsor:

February 11, 2010
Key Motorsports announced Bad Boy Buggies and Buck Commander have teamed up to sponsor the #40 Chevy and driver Mike Bliss for Saturday's Drive4COPD NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona. Bad Boy Buggies, a Mississippi-based company, sponsored Bobby Labonte and

TRG form alliance with RCR:

TRG form alliance with RCR:

February 10, 2010
TRG Motorsports announced a strategic alliance with Richard Childress Racing for its 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup program. In this new agreement, RCR will provide cars, chassis repairs and testing resources for TRG's Sprint Cup Series operations. TRG will team with Stewart

Martin wins pole for Daytona 500:

Martin wins pole for Daytona 500:

February 6, 2010
#5-Mark Martin won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a lap of 191.188mph [3 mph faster then last years pole of 188.001] for his 1st career Daytona 500 pole and 49th pole of his career. #5-Mark Martin is the oldest

The Entry List

The Entry List

February 4, 2010
for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway is posted, 54 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of owners points for the first five races in 2010: #09-Aric Almirola (2009 race winner as owner)(38/36) #13-Max Papis (43/21) #21-Bill

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

February 1, 2010
Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel.

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

January 28, 2010
Champions from NASCAR, Grand-Am, IndyCar and international motorsports headline a star-studded lineup for the 48th running of the Rolex 24, set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The event kicks off the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series -- and

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 26, 2010
Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 3 to the #98:

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 3 to the #98:

December 11, 2009
Official Statement from TRG Motorsports Regarding Former Crew Chief Slugger Labbe: TRG Motorsports today released Slugger Labbe as crew chief of the #71 Cup car. TRG appreciates Slugger's dedication in its first year as a Cup organization where he helped guide the