Labonte to stay with Pettys

Bobby Labonte has agreed to a contract extension, according to a report by The Associated Press, citing an unidentified source. The report also stated that portions of the deal, including sponsorship, are still being completed.

Robbie Loomis, team executive for Petty Enterprises, wouldn't confirm or deny the report Saturday at Richmond. Loomis did say: "I'm 100 percent confident Bobby Labonte is going to be with us, moving forward.''

That would take Labonte and Edwarsd off the free-agent market this weekend. Tony Stewart, who said little about his contract status this week, remains the big unknown -- if he'll stay at Joe Gibbs Racing or go and if he leaves when? After this year or after 2009 when his contract expires. Those unsigned include Ryan Newman and Martin Truex Jr.

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