Justin Labonte News

Justin Labonte Still Looking:

Justin Labonte Still Looking:

January 9, 2006
Justin Labonte currently has no set plans for 2006. He is looking for opportunities in the Busch or Truck Series with a credible team; full or limited schedule. (1-9-2006)

Keller to #1; Sauter to #44:

Keller to #1; Sauter to #44:

November 17, 2005
The game of musical chairs is alive and well in the Busch Series as drivers Johnny Sauter, Justin Labonte, Jason Keller, Brent Sherman and John Andretti have all showed up to play, with announcements expected by Homestead as to where these drivers will end up next

Haas CNC closes on property for new shop:

Haas CNC closes on property for new shop:

November 3, 2005
#0-Haas CNC Racing will begin construction early in 2006 on a new 140,000 square foot facility in Kannapolis, NC after agreeing to a contract with the city to purchase nearly 23 acres in the Kannapolis Gateway Business Park. The deal will bring the 85-employee firm

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

October 27, 2005
The championship will come down to the last three weeks of the season. Defending series champion Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) has been trying to shake Clint Bowyer (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet) since Bowyer took over second place in the points standings

Labonte not back at Haas in 2006:

Labonte not back at Haas in 2006:

October 21, 2005
Justin Labonte confirmed Friday in Memphis that he will not return to the Haas Racing team in 2006. He is currently exploring other options.(BGNRacing.com)(10-21-2005)

Newman wins at Dover:

Newman wins at Dover:

September 24, 2005
#39-Ryan Newman won the Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway, dominating the race by leading 193 of 200 laps. It is Newman's 4th win in a row and of the season, in 6 races run this year Newman has four wins and two 3rds. #8-Martin Truex Jr. was running 2nd until

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

Day 2 of Michigan Testing:

August 10, 2005
Paul Tracy acted a bit surprised at the group of media members assembled outside the Richard Childress Racing transporter Tuesday during the break in testing at Michigan International Speedway. Even though he was all business during the two-day test, he had time to

Ten test at Michigan…including..Paul Tracy:

Ten test at Michigan…including..Paul Tracy:

August 8, 2005
Paul Tracy might have 15 years of open-wheel experience under his belt, including 11 starts at Michigan International Speedway, but on Monday he might as well been a rookie as he made his first appearance in a stock car in a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test at MIS in

Holly to #44 Coast Guard Racing? UPDATE:

Holly to #44 Coast Guard Racing? UPDATE:

July 18, 2005
BGNRacing.com is hearing that Harold Holly will take over as crew chief next week on the #44 car driven by Justin Labonte.(7-15-2005) UPDATE: Labonte/Haas Racing announced today the appointment of Harold Holly as crew chief of the #44 U.S. Coast Guard Shield of Freedom

#0 Moving to Kannapolis?

#0 Moving to Kannapolis?

July 9, 2005
The city of Kannapolis [NC] may soon be home to a $16.1 million Haas CNC Racing facility. The city and the company are in the process of negotiating a deal that would move Haas CNC Racing [#0 NetZero-BestBuy Chevy with driver Mike Bliss] from its current 40,000-square

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Daytona

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Daytona

June 28, 2005
Second half Top 10 ramped up, too The 79 points separating the first four positions in the NASCAR Busch Series point standings is also reflective throughout the remainder of top 10. Kenny Wallace has accumulated five top-10 finishes in his last seven races including

Justin Labonte fills in for Bliss at DIS test:

Justin Labonte fills in for Bliss at DIS test:

June 15, 2005
With Mike Bliss still recovering from recent hernia surgery, NASCAR Busch Series driver Justin Labonte got behind the wheel of the #0 NetZero/BestBuy Chevy fielded by Haas CNC Racing during a one-day test session the Daytona International Speedway in preparation for

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

June 7, 2005
Nashville hub of Tennessee racing tradition Nashville has a rich racing heritage, starting with the horse track that became the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and ultimately led to the construction of the Nashville Superspeedway. The Music City Motorplex, the re-named

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Lowe’s Motor Speedway

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Lowe’s Motor Speedway

May 26, 2005
Its back to work for the competitors in the NASCAR Busch Series following the second off-week of the season. The site of Saturday nights race Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. is NASCARs proverbial backyard, housing a majority of the sports team shops and driver

Hmiel wins the pole at Texas:

Hmiel wins the pole at Texas:

April 14, 2005
#32-Shane Hmiel won the pole for the O'Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway with a speed of 189.840mph. The rest of the top-10 are: #8-Martin Truex Jr., #60-Carl Edwards, #44-Justin Labonte, #9-Mark Martin, #33-Tony Stewart, #47-Jon Wood, #66-Greg Biffle, #20-Denny Hamlin