Terry Labonte, Stavola Teaming Up For Richmond Run

Richmond, VA, United States (AHN) – Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Terry Labonte and former owner Bill Stavola have been away from the sport for a little while, but it appears they’re getting back into it.

Labonte, who will serve as co-owner/driver, will team with Stavola to compete in three events before the end of the 2010 season as they prepare for a run at 2011.

“Yeah, this seems like it’s been a long time coming for everyone, but probably more for Bill. He has been around the sport for a while, and we talked about doing something. He has such a passion for the sport and for doing things the right way. That’s why it was easy to partner with him,” said Labonte.

“He’s put together some good people, and I think he’s gone about this in a way that gives us the best chance to succeed. I’m happy to be with him this weekend. “I think we’re all anxious to get out there and see how it goes. We got some help from Richard Childress Racing and their group. Everyone knows that they have been extremely competitive this season. That gives us confidence that we have a good car to go to the track with.”

The last time Stavola entered a car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was in 1998 with driver Hut Stricklen 12 years ago.

The two will begin the venture this weekend at Richmond International Raceway when Labonte, a two-time Cup Series champion, races his first of three races in the No. 10 Gander Mountain Chevrolet.

The ride will be powered by Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines.

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