Bobby Labonte Racing Prepares for Pair of Series Events
Brad Neat and Earl Pearson Jr. Look to Gain Points in Championship

Archdale, N.C. (June 2, 2010) - Bobby Labonte Racing (BLR) will travel to Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell (Tenn.) for the Toyota of Knoxville 75 on Friday, June 4 and to Florence Speedway in Union (Ky.) for the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Ralph Latham Memorial on Saturday, June 5. Both races will have a $10,000 purse.

Both Tazewell and Florence Speedway are known for their high-banked corners. Tazewell is one of the fastest tracks in the country and is popular for its side-by-side action. This race continues to be a favorite of series regulars and has been on the schedule since the inception of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

"The Hurricane" Earl Pearson Jr. is looking to rebound this weekend from some disappointing results in Missouri and Illinois. Despite poor finishes last weekend, the No. 44 Lucas Oil Dodge Charger has had a great season thus far including two series wins. Pearson is still currently third in championship points, just 70 points out of second.

Brad Neat, "The Bluegrass Bullet" is excited to race in his home state of Kentucky. After a top-five finish and a top-10 finish at Tri-City and Lucas Oil Speedway this past weekend, the spirits of the No. 41 Red Buck Filtered Cigars Chevrolet team is high. Neat moved up three spots in the championship point standings to 14th.

 

Team Manager Jason Fitzgerald Comments on Last Week's performance and This Weekend's Events:
"It's great to see Brad and the Red Buck team back on track and collecting some great finishes. We are happy to see them get some strong, consistent runs. The past two weeks have seen those guys earn some nice results and they are definitely heading in the right direction.

"Earl had a good qualifying start at Wheatland, but he got shuffled to the back at the end of the race. We would like to be closer to the top of the championship standings than we are, but only being out 140 points, isn't too bad right now. It is certainly within reach, and hopefully with our 'summer luck' we will be able to get Earl to the top.

"We are looking forward to Tazewell Speedway this Friday. This is a really exciting track and a great show for the fans. This track has a lot of tight, close racing. So we will have to be sure to be patient and attentive. It's also nice to be close to home after two weeks traveling on the road.

"Saturday we'll be racing in Kentucky, which is a great homecoming for Brad. After his results these past two weeks, we expect that he is going to put on a good show for his home state. Florence Speedway is a great track for both Brad and Earl. They have had good results here, both finished in the top-five in last year's event. Hopefully we'll be able help one another to get a one-two finish.