LEWISVILLE, Texas — Gentlemen, start your
… political campaigns?
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's re-election campaign
said Tuesday that he's sponsoring Bobby Labonte's car for the April 18
NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Perry and Labonte were at a suburban Dallas car
dealership Tuesday to unveil the car. It has the words "Governor Perry"
painted on the hood, the campaign's Web address emblazoned on the sides
and the message "Perry Governor 2010" on its back.
Perry says Labonte's driving reminds him of
Texas' strong economy. He is running against Democrat Bill White in
November's election.
Labonte is 33rd on the NASCAR money leaders
list. He is originally from Corpus Christi.