Checkers/Rally’s to sponsor #37 & Skinner at Indy: Checkers/Rally’s has stepped up to be the primary sponsor on Mike Skinner’s #37 Dodge Charger for Sunday’s 400-mile race at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Skinner’s R&J Racing entry qualified 17th in Saturday’s time trials. The effort was the fastest among teams that needed to qualify on time. “It’s really exciting that we’re carrying the colors of the Official Burger of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard,” said team owner Roger Craven. “We have a veteran driver in Mike and plan on giving Checkers/Rally’s plenty of coverage in one of NASCAR’s biggest races of the season.” Sunday’s NEXTEL Cup race will mark the first start for the #37 team in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. R&J Racing, owned by Craven and John Carter, is currently in its third season of Cup racing. The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard will be Skinner’s third event of the weekend. He competed in Friday’s Truck Series race and Saturday’s Busch Series event at ORP.(DMF Communications)(8-6-2006)
