22 Quotes by Terry Labonte

My job is to try to get them top 20, top 25 in points. If I could do that, it's kind of what they need to get off to a good start.

Rick thinks it will be great for our sport to have Roger and Troy involved, ... And I get to run 17 races, instead of 10. I think it's great.

He got tires, and I had older tires on, and he was catching us there at the end. I was going to be fine, but caught some traffic and got caught behind some lapped traffic and lost a little time -- and he caught me there at the last lap.

He never has any intention of taking anybody out. It just happens that way.

I think it's going to succeed. When you look at Roger and Troy, they've been successful in everything they've done. I think they're dedicated to making this thing work. Like I said, though, it's difficult when you first start out. There's going to be a learning curve for everybody involved here. ... These guys are going to work hard at getting this thing going in the right direction.

It is pretty obvious when you drive through any race track and there are No. 3 flags around everywhere and still fans with (Earnhardt) hats, shirts and jackets. We are constantly reminded of him.

I think for two of the events we had 45 minutes of practice was all. That's kind of asking a lot for a new team like that, to just go and unload and be good off the truck.

That was pretty disappointing for everybody involved. Hall of Fame Racing doesn't even own a carburetor. It was just a mistake, a mistake that never should have happened, but it did. It was the first time I've ever been penalized and had points taken away. It was surprising for all of us.

To have the opportunity to help these guys kick off their team, being from Texas, it was just an opportunity I couldn't turn down, ... It would certainly be hard to tell Roger and Troy no. It's exciting for me.