Alex Labbe, recognized for his expertise in NASCAR road and street courses, is scheduled to return for a part-time campaign with SS-GreenLight Racing in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The St. Albert, Quebec-native will drive the newly-renumbered No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro in all five of the season’s road course races, reinforcing his reputation as a road specialist.
Full Road Course Lineup and Key Event Dates
Labbe will kick off his 2026 season in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on Saturday, February 28. His road course schedule also includes appearances at Watkins Glen International on May 9, Naval Base Coronado on June 20, Sonoma Raceway on June 27, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on October 10. Throughout these events, Alex Labbe’s driving skills on the diverse tracks will be a central focus for SS-GreenLight Racing.
Team Excitement Surrounds Labbe’s Announcement
SS-GreenLight Racing, established by former driver Bobby Dotter in 2001, announced Labbe’s return with enthusiasm, highlighting his valuable role in their road course strategy. The team noted,
“We’ve got our Ringer! Excited to welcome back @AlexLabbe36 for all of the road courses in the #0 Chevrolet! pic.twitter.com/Lvd9nj5B1V”
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708), January 2, 2026.
Labbe, previously a champion in the NASCAR Canada Series, expressed his anticipation to continue his relationship with SS-GreenLight Racing, stating,
“I’m really excited to be staying with SS-GreenLight Racing,”
said Labbe.
“We have had some great runs over the years, and I’m looking forward to building on that with some good runs this year.”
— Alex Labbe, Driver.
Team owner Bobby Dotter also shared his perspective on bringing Labbe back:
“We are so excited to have Alex [Labbe] back in the car next year,”
said Bobby Dotter.
“He has brought so much to our program, and we can’t wait to build on the successes we have had in the past.”
— Bobby Dotter, SS-GreenLight Racing Owner.
Recent Season Results and Teammate Announcements
During the 2025 season, Labbe made seven starts for SS-GreenLight Racing in the No. 07 Chevrolet, achieving three top-15 finishes, notably at Circuit of The Americas (14th), Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (15th), and the Chicago Street Course (12th). Throughout his ten years in NASCAR’s National Series, Labbe has achieved a single top-five and a total of 13 top-10 finishes, most with Mario Gosselin’s DGM Racing, including a career-best fourth at the 2020 Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.
For the 2026 schedule, Labbe will share the No. 0 Chevrolet with Garrett Smithley, who was confirmed as the primary racer for the team’s second entry, while Josh Bilicki assumes full-time driving duties in the No. 07 Chevrolet.
Legacy and Future Outlook for Labbe and SS-GreenLight Racing
SS-GreenLight Racing, having achieved its first-ever win in 2022 with Cole Custer at Auto Club Speedway, remains committed to competitive growth and strong showings on road circuits. Labbe’s continued presence as a road course specialist emphasizes the team’s intent to leverage his experience. Details on additional sponsorships and partners for Labbe’s campaign will be shared in coming months.
The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will commence at Daytona on February 15. As the season unfolds, Alex Labbe aims for strong performances in each scheduled road course race, supported by a team eager to build upon prior achievements and further cement its status within the series.
🇨🇦 We’ve got our Ringer!
Excited to welcome back @AlexLabbe36 for all of the road courses in the #0 Chevrolet! pic.twitter.com/Lvd9nj5B1V
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708) January 2, 2026
