panther55dad Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 CORNELIUS, N.C. -- Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday that two-time Cup Series champion Terry Labonte will step into the No. 55 Toyota for the road course races at Infineon Raceway and Watkins Glen International. "It's not an easy decision for me to remove myself from the car, but I know it is for the betterment of our whole program," Waltrip said. "I know Terry's experience and road-race savvy will breathe a breath of fresh air into my young NAPA team." Labonte has had success at road-course tracks, finishing third at Infineon last year and he also has six top-10 finishes at Watkins Glen. "To put Terry in the car is a reflection of the big picture we are trying to establish with this NAPA Racing team and I know this will be a spark this team needs," Waltrip said. "I look forward to watching the NAPA team compete and learning more about all the MWR cars from a different perspective, exclusively as an owner." Waltrip's sponsor supports his decision. "NAPA appreciates and respects Michael's dedication to move our racing program forward and regain our on-track competitive edge," NAPA president Bob Susor said. "We thank him for his efforts and dedication to NAPA and welcome the addition of NASCAR champion Terry Labonte to the NAPA family for these road-course events." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered47 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I was wondering when Napa was going to catch on the Jarrett's use of those provisionals! I just never guessed they would dupe Terry out of retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPTTIGER Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 heck dw turned him down........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGR Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Originally posted by CAPTTIGERheck dw turned him down........ DW will only drive the "dream machine". :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPTTIGER Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 well the 55 "aint no dream machine"...............really though mickey has qualified as high as 23 and missed races because of the 35 rules and exemptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered47 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I really feel sorry for Waltrip. The owners points thing really stinks when you look at how his season has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPTTIGER Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 they use the prev. year for the first 6 races..........that is fine...........use 35 for the next ten...........then drop to 30 for ten ............then to 25 for the rest of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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