Bobby Labonte News

RCR plans to run #07 at Daytona: UPDATE:

RCR plans to run #07 at Daytona: UPDATE:

December 9, 2009
Richard Childress Racing will run a fourth car in the 2010 Daytona 500, the #07 Chevy that finished 21st in the 2009 Cup owners' standings with driver Casey Mears, a team spokesman said on Wednesday. But beyond that, the car's schedule will be determined by sponsorship

Labonte to run Rolex 24:

Labonte to run Rolex 24:

December 9, 2009
#71-Bobby Labonte, the 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion, was spotted in Tuesday's Grand-Am test at Daytona International Speedway in a TRG Porsche. Labonte drives Kevin Buckler's TRG NASCAR Sprint Cup car and plans to compete in the Rolex 24. Labonte, who has three

Randolph named crew chief for Labonte:

Randolph named crew chief for Labonte:

December 8, 2009
TRG Motorsports announced that veteran crew chief Doug Randolph will take the reins as the new crew chief for Bobby Labonte and the #71 Sprint Cup Series team effective immediately. Randolph, who was most recently at the helm of the #07 at Richard Childress Racing,

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 2 to the #98:

TRG and Labbe part ways UPDATE 2 to the #98:

December 4, 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

TRG and Labbe part ways:

TRG and Labbe part ways:

December 3, 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 Sluggers dedication in its first year as a Cup organization where he helped guide the team

Qualifying Order

Qualifying Order

November 20, 2009
for the FORD 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway is posted. 48 cars/drivers are listed. Go-or-go homers will qualify at the end of the session, once the top-35 drivers are done. The first of the top-35 drivers scheduled to go out is #83-Vickers. The final top-35 driver

Homestead practice rank for the non top-35 drivers:

Homestead practice rank for the non top-35 drivers:

November 20, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #21-Bill Elliott [PC3], 20th fastest overall #09-David Stremme, 25th #71-Bobby Labonte [PC1], 29th #82-Scott Speed, 30th #78-Regan Smith, 32nd #87-Joe Nemechek, 36th #02-David Gilliland, 38th #08-Terry

Homestead Rookie Notes:

Homestead Rookie Notes:

November 19, 2009
#20-Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 15 Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Logano posted a 21st-place finish and took top rookie honors for the 25th time this season. Logano leads #82-Scott Speed by 36

The Entry List

The Entry List

November 16, 2009
for the FORD 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway is posted, 48 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of 2009 owners points: #02-David Gilliland (53rd in owners pts/2 attempts) #08-Terry Labonte [past champ 1996] (50/7) #09-David Stremme (2009

Labonte expected back in #71 UPDATE:

Labonte expected back in #71 UPDATE:

November 14, 2009
Bobby Labonte is expected to remain driver of the #71 TRG Motorsports Chevy in 2010. An announcement is expected to take place Saturday [morning around 11:00am] at Phoenix International Raceway.(FoxSports)(11-13-2009) UPDATE: TRG Motorsports announced NASCAR Cup Series

TRG and #71 team get assoc for final two races:

TRG and #71 team get assoc for final two races:

November 14, 2009
The last two races of the year have Victory Lane Wealth Solutions as an associate sponsor with TRG Motorsports and Bobby Labonte on-board the #71 Chevy. In addition to its associate sponsorship, Victory Lane Wealth Solutions will donate 10% of its profits directly

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Phoenix:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Phoenix:

November 13, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #09-David Gilliland, 22nd fastest overall #71-Bobby Labonte [PC1], 23rd #82-Scott Speed, 27th #78-Regan Smith, 31st #87-Joe Nemechek, 33rd #37-Tony Raines, 37th #36-Michael McDowell, 38th #66-Dave Blaney

Labonte expected back in #71:

Labonte expected back in #71:

November 13, 2009
Bobby Labonte is expected to remain driver of the #71 TRG Motorsports Chevy in 2010. An announcement is expected to take place Saturday [morning around 11:00am] at Phoenix International Raceway.(FoxSports)(11-13-2009)

#71 has sponsor for Phoenix:

#71 has sponsor for Phoenix:

November 13, 2009
#71-Bobby Labonte comes off of a 31h-place finish in his CBR MotorCars TRG Motorsports Chevy in Texas and is looking to improve significantly on last week's finish. Labonte will carry CBR MotorCars as the primary sponsor on the hood of his #71 Chevy. CBR MotorCars

Some Chassis selections for Phoenix:

Some Chassis selections for Phoenix:

November 13, 2009
compiled from some pre-Phoenix press releases, some chassis selections and history: #00-David Reutimann The #00 Aaron's Dream Machine for this week is chassis #651. This is a brand new Aaron's Dream Machine. #07-Casey Mears will race Chassis #258. This is the same