A Statement from Bobby Labonte

ARCHDALE, N.C. (June 23, 2010) – Bobby Labonte, the 1991 NASCAR Nationwide and the 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, has terminated his contract with TRG Motorsports effective immediately.

Labonte, a 21-time winner in the Sprint Cup Series, is currently exploring opportunities for the remainder of this season in the Sprint Cup Series as well as the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series.

“I want to be in a position to win races and be competitive,” said Labonte. “I have worked as hard as possible to give my best at the track so far this season. I’m now looking to move on and get back into a position to win races.”

Labonte is the only driver to have won championships in two of NASCAR’s highest levels.

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Bobby Labonte to Drive for Robby Gordon Motorsports at Loudon
Former Champ to Pilot No. 7 Toyota at NHMS

Charlotte, NC (June 23, 2010) – Robby Gordon Motorsports will put 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte behind the wheel of the No. 7 Toyota at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 this weekend in a current one-race deal.

“When we found out that Bobby was available to drive for us, we jumped at it,” said team owner Robby Gordon. “To have a past champion driving your car is a good opportunity. I think we can learn from him this weekend and it will help our program moving forward.”

Robby Gordon Motorsports finished second in last weekend’s race at the Infineon Raceway.

“I can’t thank Robby and his folks enough for this opportunity,” said Labonte. “We’re going to New Hampshire with the goal of having another solid run for his team. They had a great finish at Sonoma and have some momentum right now. I’m just thankful for the opportunity and hope to get another solid finish for his team.”

Labonte will be making his first start for Robby Gordon Motorsports and plans on running the full race this Sunday.

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UPDATE

Phoenix Racing and Bobby Labonte Team Up for Pair of Races
Labonte to Race Daytona and Chicago Sprint Cup Events

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 23, 2010) – Phoenix Racing and team owner James Finch announced today that 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Bobby Labonte will drive the team’s No. 09 Chevrolet in a two-race agreement.

Labonte will race the No. 09 Chevrolet in the Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 3rd. He is also slated to drive the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 10th for the team. The team will compete for wins in both events.

“It’s good to know that we’ll have a past champion in our car for these two races,” said team owner James Finch. “I’ve known Bobby for a while and he always works hard behind the wheel. This is a good opportunity for us to race for a win.”

Labonte, a veteran of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, will be making his 600th career start at Daytona during the Coke Zero 400. The team is currently looking for sponsorship for the two events and will secure Labonte for additional events if sponsorship can be acquired.

“Any driver wants the chance to win at Daytona,” said Labonte. “It’s awesome that James has given me this opportunity and also the chance to compete at Chicagoland. I’m looking forward to these two races and making my 600th start at Daytona during the Coke Zero 400.”

Labonte is looking for his first win at Daytona while also making his 10th start at Chicagoland.