A.J. Allmendinger Will Become Full-Time Driver in #47 for JTG Daugherty Racing

AJ Allmendinger will become the full-time driver of the #47 Sprint Cup car for JTG Daugherty Racing in 2014, sources told ESPN.com on Thursday. Allmendinger has accepted a three-year deal to replace Bobby Labonte, who has been in the car since 2011. A formal announcement is expected Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where Allmendinger will drive the #47 in Sunday’s Cup race.

Allmendinger has an average finish of 17th in three 2013 races in the #47, including a season-best 10th place finish Aug. 11th at Watkins Glen.

He will be back behind the wheel of the #47 this weekend at Atlanta.