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Just a few days after being temporarily parked by his JTG /Daugherty Racing Team, Bobby Labonte announced that he'll be driving at Michigan International Speedway for the James Finch-owned Phoenix Racing.
"James has always been one of the first to reach out to offer help in a situation like this," said Labonte. "I enjoy racing with Nick Harrison, Steve Barkdoll and the entire group of guys. I'm looking forward to this weekend."
"Racing for another team this weekend will be another process in helping me understand the development of the new car and how it compares to my current ride," continued Labonte. "I'm not happy with our current performance level as a team and absolutely want to work hard to help our race team improve. My commitment continues to give the best efforts possible each weekend. That has never changed and this opportunity will hopefully make everyone, including myself, get a better understanding of where improvements can be made. We just completed our first test at Kentucky, which was valuable time spent on the track, that should assist in improving our team performance starting this weekend and going forward."
Bobby Labonte, the 2000 Sprint Cup Champion, will be making his 705th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this weekend.
In this NASCAR version of musical chairs AJ Allmendinger, who had been driving part time for Phoenix Racing, is taking Labonte's regular drive at JTG/Daugherty for up to five races this season.
"James has always been one of the first to reach out to offer help in a situation like this," said Labonte. "I enjoy racing with Nick Harrison, Steve Barkdoll and the entire group of guys. I'm looking forward to this weekend."
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"Racing for another team this weekend will be another process in helping me understand the development of the new car and how it compares to my current ride," continued Labonte. "I'm not happy with our current performance level as a team and absolutely want to work hard to help our race team improve. My commitment continues to give the best efforts possible each weekend. That has never changed and this opportunity will hopefully make everyone, including myself, get a better understanding of where improvements can be made. We just completed our first test at Kentucky, which was valuable time spent on the track, that should assist in improving our team performance starting this weekend and going forward."
Bobby Labonte, the 2000 Sprint Cup Champion, will be making his 705th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start this weekend.
In this NASCAR version of musical chairs AJ Allmendinger, who had been driving part time for Phoenix Racing, is taking Labonte's regular drive at JTG/Daugherty for up to five races this season.