Labonte to drive for Earnhardt/Ganassi in 2009
Quote selected text Published December 20th, 2008 in NASCAR NewsBobby Labonte will drive the #41 Target Chevrolet for Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing in 2009, joining Martin Truex, Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya and Aric Almirola as part of a newly merged, four-car team.
Labonte has not commented since announcing his split from Petty Enterprises last week, and the new Earnhardt-Ganassi operation remains in a virtual media lockdown. However, multiple sources close to the situation tell Sirius Speedway that a deal to put Labonte in the #41 is signed, sealed and delivered, after receiving the approval of sponsor Target.
Work has already begun on the necessary promotional infrastructure — photo shoots, marketing campaigns, ancillary programs, etc. — for the coming season.
[Sirius Speedway/Motorsports Soapbox]
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Give Bobby a good crew and stay out of his way.
I dont see it happening but it would nice to see Bobby go there and turn DEI around like Burton did with Childress. Not that Childress was in that bad of shape, but he helped alot.
ROWDY BUSH wrote:
I disagree to a point,I mean win a championship no but I think he could win a race or 2 and probably make the chase next year ,he has a couple of decent years left in him but that depends on what kind of equipment and crew they have to give him.