Labonte joins Rolex contingent.

Former Nextel Cup Series Champion Bobby Labonte has added his name to the list of stars slated to compete in this weekend's Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.

The 2000 Cup Series Champion has joined current champ Tony Stewart, the recently retired Rusty Wallace and Chip Ganassi Racing's Casey Mears on the entry list for the twice round the clock endurance after signing a late deal to drive for Doug Goad's Spirit of Daytona Racing Crawford-Pontiac.

Labonte will co-drive the #09 entry with Goad, Swiss based driver Harold Primat and Stephane Gregoire. After missing the recent official test at the 3.56-mile combined road/oval course at Daytona the team will be starting at a disadvantage although Labonte does have some prior Grand Am experience, mainly with brother Terry.